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LU3 2LU

Black Swan Lane

Saints

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Detailed insights for LU3 2LU

Overview

Postcode LU3 2LU is located in an urban city, within the Saints ward of Luton in the East of England region, and forms part of the Limbury area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 53.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 35% 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 0.7 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Limbury Mead POS.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
1.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Limbury has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,952 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Limbury has an average crime rate, with approximately 53.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.7%

Approximately 1.7% 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 2LU.

Flood risk

Low

Limbury near LU3 2LU has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Leagrave located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LU3 2LU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Leagrave

N/A

Walking directions to Leagrave

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LU3 2LU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miLimbury Mead POSLargeWalking directions to Limbury Mead POS
0.2 miLimbury MeadMediumWalking directions to Limbury Mead

Area Profile

Population
600
Population density
9,132.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.21(-11%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.09(+4%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.33(0%)
Other theft
5.76(+5%)
Vehicle crime
4.03(-8%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
192
32.05%
British
160
26.71%
Bangladeshi
78
13.02%
Indian
34
5.68%
African
29
4.84%
Total population: 599

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
137
31%
No qualifications
85
19.23%
Level 3 (A level)
76
17.19%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
63
14.25%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
53
11.99%
Total 16+ residents: 442

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
74
41.11%
Owns outright
53
29.44%
Private landlord or letting agency
44
24.44%
Other forms of private rent
6
3.33%
Other social rented
3
1.67%
Total households: 180

Property prices in Saints

Median price£317,500
Price per sq ft£336
Sales (last 12 months)70
Typical range (middle 50%)£270K – £354K

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £317,500 (about £336 per square foot) in Saints area, with individual transactions ranging from £111,000 up to £582,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Saints over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£390,000£351
Semi-Detached34£334,000£337
Terraced26£288,500£336
Flats3£155,000£280

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Saints

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Saints.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£390,000£132,000£240,000£246,500
2017£356,250£175,000£257,000£230,000
2018£316,000£172,000£265,000£239,000
2019£277,500£170,000£251,500£235,500
2020£332,500£127,000£263,000£222,500
2021£325,000£145,000£300,000£255,000
2022£322,750£145,000£327,500£281,000
2023£417,500£171,000£332,500£271,000
2024£353,833£164,500£307,500£281,000
2025£372,500£158,000£350,000£295,000
2026£425,000£330,000£285,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Saints.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Saints.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£291£264£279£294
2017£273£339£264£275
2018£258£320£272£288
2019£252£292£283£275
2020£281£319£271£288
2021£292£228£317£293
2022£369£283£342£336
2023£312£283£358£355
2024£345£298£329£332
2025£358£320£340£336
2026£346£330£355
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Saints.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU3 2LU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU3 2LU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Aug 202520, Black Swan Lane, Luton, LU3 2LUTerracedFreehold£345,000
18 Nov 20258, The Close, Luton, LU3 2LRSemi-DetachedFreehold£365,000
19 Feb 202610, Neville Road, Luton, LU3 2JQDetachedFreehold£390,000
30 Jun 2025109, Neville Road, Luton, LU3 2JGTerracedFreehold£320,000
29 May 202523, Neville Road, Luton, LU3 2JGTerracedFreehold£320,000

Schools

In the LU3 2LU postcode area, located within Limbury, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LU3 2LU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryIcknield Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryThe Meads Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryNorton Road Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU3 2LU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LU3 2LU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miBlack Swan supermarket33 Black Swan Lane, Luton, LU3 2LUWalking directions to Black Swan supermarket
0.1 miFamily Choice84-86 Trinity Road, Luton, LU3 2LPWalking directions to Family Choice
0.2 miBaba Food City54 Runfold Avenue, Luton, LU3 2EJWalking directions to Baba Food City
0.2 miTrinity Store23 Trinity Road, Luton, LU3 1TRWalking directions to Trinity Store
0.3 miFamily Choice47 Limbury Road, Luton, LU3 2PHWalking directions to Family Choice

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 2LU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ghulam Abbas

Saints - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Saima Hussain

Saints - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Shahanara Naser

Saints - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Sarah Owen

Luton North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictLutonE06000032
Parliamentary ConstituencyLuton NorthE14001345
WardSaintsE05014749
ParishLuton, unparished areaE43000027
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)LimburyE02003263
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Luton 006CE01015766
Police ForceBedfordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LU3 2LU

Is LU3 2LU (Limbury) safe?

The area around LU3 2LU records about 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 2LU?

The median sale price around LU3 2LU in Limbury is £317,500 (about £336 per square foot) based on 70 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LU3 2LU?

There are 16 schools close to LU3 2LU, including Icknield Primary School (Good), The Meads Primary School (Good) and Norton Road Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LU3 2LU?

The closest station to LU3 2LU is Leagrave, about 1,191 m away.

How deprived is the area around LU3 2LU?

LU3 2LU scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,952 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Luton North covering LU3 2LU is Sarah Owen (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Ghulam Abbas (Labour Party), Saima Hussain (Labour Party) and Shahanara Naser (Labour 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.