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LU3 2DS

Hill Close

Bramingham

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Overview

Postcode LU3 2DS is located in an urban city, within the Bramingham ward of Luton in the East of England region, and forms part of the Warden Hill area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 58.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 29% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Warden Hill is £57,197 per year. The nearest station is Leagrave, about 1.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Grasmere Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
0.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

5/10

Warden Hill has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,338 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Warden Hill has an average crime rate, with approximately 58.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.6%

Approximately 0.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Warden Hill is £57,197 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 305 ft away from LU3 2DS.

Flood risk

No risk

Warden Hill near LU3 2DS 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LU3 2DS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miGrasmere ParkSmallWalking directions to Grasmere Park

Area Profile

Population
338
Population density
4,344.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
36.52(+434%)
Violence and sexual offences
24.35(-23%)
Vehicle crime
14.39(+227%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.09(-47%)
Public order
6.09(+19%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
239
69.68%
Pakistani
39
11.37%
Irish
15
4.37%
Indian
11
3.21%
Caribbean
11
3.21%
Total population: 343

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
85
29.62%
Level 4+ (Degree)
71
24.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
13.59%
Apprenticeship
31
10.8%
Level 3 (A level)
31
10.8%
Total 16+ residents: 287

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
116
69.88%
Owns with a mortgage
25
15.06%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
7.23%
Other forms of private rent
12
7.23%
Social rents from council
1
0.6%
Total households: 166

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU3 2DS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU3 2DS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Feb 20265, Hill Close, Luton, LU3 2DSDetachedFreehold£390,000
16 Feb 202625, Grasmere Road, Luton, LU3 2DTDetachedFreehold£535,000
01 Sept 202517, Grasmere Road, Luton, LU3 2DTDetachedFreehold£560,000
17 Jul 202524, Grasmere Road, Luton, LU3 2DTSemi-DetachedFreehold£320,000
15 Jan 20261, Claydon Close, Luton, LU3 2EBDetachedFreehold£475,000

Schools

In the LU3 2DS postcode area, located within Warden Hill, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LU3 2DS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryWarden Hill Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.1 miPrimaryWarden Hill Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miNurseryGrasmere Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU3 2DS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LU3 2DS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miBP Shop91 Barton Road, Luton, LU3 2BLWalking directions to BP Shop
0.2 miThe LocalBirdsfoot Lane, Luton, LU3 2DQWalking directions to The Local
0.2 miMorrisons Daily76-78 Birdsfoot Lane, Luton, LU3 2DQWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miAldiEnterprise Way, Luton, LU3 4BPWalking directions to Aldi
0.5 miSainsbury'sQuantock Rise, Luton, LU3 4ABWalking directions to Sainsbury's

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 2DS, 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)Warden HillE02003261
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Luton 004DE01015748
Police ForceBedfordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LU3 2DS

Is LU3 2DS (Warden Hill) safe?

The area around LU3 2DS records about 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near LU3 2DS?

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

What schools are near LU3 2DS?

There are 12 schools close to LU3 2DS, including Warden Hill Infant School (Good), Warden Hill Junior School (Good) and Grasmere Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LU3 2DS?

LU3 2DS scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,338 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LU3 2DS (Warden Hill) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Luton North covering LU3 2DS 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).

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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.