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LU3 2DL

Birdsfoot Lane

Bramingham

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Detailed insights for LU3 2DL

Overview

Postcode LU3 2DL is located in an urban city, within the Bramingham ward of Luton in the East of England region, and forms part of the Limbury area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 37.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 55% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Limbury is £54,882 per year. The nearest station is Leagrave, about 1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Fallowfield & Buckinghams Tip POS.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
30.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Limbury has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,415 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Limbury has a low crime rate, with approximately 37.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

30.6%

Approximately 30.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Limbury is £54,882 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LU3 2DL.

Flood risk

No risk

Limbury near LU3 2DL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Leagrave located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LU3 2DL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miFallowfield & Buckinghams Tip POSLargeWalking directions to Fallowfield & Buckinghams Tip POS
0.2 miLimbury MeadMediumWalking directions to Limbury Mead

Area Profile

Population
371
Population density
8,896.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.69(-31%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.72(-68%)
Drugs
3.72(+29%)
Vehicle crime
2.48(-44%)
Other theft
1.86(-66%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
103
27.69%
Pakistani
85
22.85%
Bangladeshi
78
20.97%
African
22
5.91%
Other Asian
14
3.76%
Total population: 372

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
74
27.61%
No qualifications
62
23.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
15.3%
Level 3 (A level)
37
13.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
11.19%
Total 16+ residents: 268

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
34
31.48%
Owns outright
26
24.07%
Social rents from council
26
24.07%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
12.04%
Other social rented
7
6.48%
Total households: 108

Property prices in Bramingham

Median price£356,250
Price per sq ft£391
Sales (last 12 months)132
Typical range (middle 50%)£279K – £426K

Based on 132 recent sales, the median property price is £356,250 (about £391 per square foot) in Bramingham area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £650,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bramingham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached52£435,000£381
Semi-Detached47£325,000£414
Terraced24£272,500£415
Flats9£147,000£273

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bramingham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bramingham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£340,000£130,000£257,000£220,000
2017£370,000£148,000£277,250£225,500
2018£380,000£180,000£280,000£225,000
2019£361,750£140,000£274,000£220,000
2020£386,000£165,000£275,000£230,000
2021£405,000£152,500£297,000£235,000
2022£430,000£160,000£315,000£277,500
2023£420,000£175,000£313,750£270,000
2024£447,500£160,000£310,000£274,500
2025£448,000£182,500£325,000£287,500
2026£440,000£147,000£325,000£262,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bramingham.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bramingham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£281£280£313£325
2017£323£303£345£341
2018£324£306£344£350
2019£321£269£332£359
2020£326£320£347£351
2021£340£317£348£363
2022£391£319£409£398
2023£371£331£411£411
2024£380£325£389£415
2025£387£325£424£402
2026£374£268£445£401
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bramingham.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bramingham in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU3 2DL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU3 2DL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Jul 2025229, Birdsfoot Lane, Luton, LU3 2HUSemi-DetachedFreehold£322,000
31 Jan 202511, Catsbrook Road, Luton, LU3 2ESSemi-DetachedFreehold£307,000
18 Jul 202510, Muswell Close, Luton, LU3 2HPSemi-DetachedFreehold£276,000
28 Mar 202534, Grosvenor Road, Luton, LU3 2EGSemi-DetachedFreehold£310,000
26 Mar 202521, Grosvenor Road, Luton, LU3 2EGTerracedFreehold£300,000

Schools

In the LU3 2DL postcode area, located within Limbury, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LU3 2DL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryIcknield Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryIcknield High SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryThe Meads Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU3 2DL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LU3 2DL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miA&A Food and WineBirdsfoot Lane, Luton, LU3 2HXWalking directions to A&A Food and Wine
0 miCo-op Food259 Birdsfoot Lane, Luton, LU3 2HXWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miBaba Food City54 Runfold Avenue, Luton, LU3 2EJWalking directions to Baba Food City
0.3 miBlack Swan supermarket33 Black Swan Lane, Luton, LU3 2LUWalking directions to Black Swan supermarket
0.3 miMorrisons Daily76-78 Birdsfoot Lane, Luton, LU3 2DQWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Luton district (2025-26).

Band A£1,547
Band B£1,805
Band C£2,063
Band D£2,320
Band E£2,836
Band F£3,352
Band G£3,867
Band H£4,641

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LU3 2DL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Aziz Ambia

Bramingham - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

John David Baker

Bramingham - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Stuart John Miller

Bramingham - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Sarah Owen

Luton North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictLutonE06000032
Parliamentary ConstituencyLuton NorthE14001345
WardBraminghamE05014738
ParishLuton, unparished areaE43000027
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)LimburyE02003263
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Luton 006EE01015768
Police ForceBedfordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LU3 2DL

Is LU3 2DL (Limbury) safe?

The area around LU3 2DL records about 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near LU3 2DL?

The median sale price around LU3 2DL in Limbury is £356,250 (about £391 per square foot) based on 132 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LU3 2DL?

There are 17 schools close to LU3 2DL, including Icknield Primary School (Good), Icknield High School (Good) and The Meads Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LU3 2DL?

LU3 2DL scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,415 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LU3 2DL (Limbury) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Luton North covering LU3 2DL is Sarah Owen (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Aziz Ambia (Conservative and Unionist Party), John David Baker (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Stuart John Miller (Conservative and Unionist Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.