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LU3 2PD

Marsh Road

Saints

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Overview

Postcode LU3 2PD 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 61.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 25% 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 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
4.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

8/10

Limbury has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,798 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Limbury has an average crime rate, with approximately 61.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.7%

Approximately 4.7% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 186 ft away from LU3 2PD.

Flood risk

No risk

Limbury near LU3 2PD 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LU3 2PD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Leagrave

N/A

Walking directions to Leagrave

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
614
Population density
10,284.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.32(-13%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.49(-18%)
Vehicle crime
7.59(+72%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.45(+2%)
Other theft
4.93(-10%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
171
28.17%
Pakistani
97
15.98%
Indian
60
9.88%
Other White
55
9.06%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
52
8.57%
Total population: 607

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
150
34.97%
Level 4+ (Degree)
113
26.34%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
52
12.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
39
9.09%
Level 3 (A level)
36
8.39%
Total 16+ residents: 429

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
95
49.74%
Owns outright
45
23.56%
Owns with a mortgage
30
15.71%
Other social rented
8
4.19%
Other forms of private rent
8
4.19%
Total households: 191

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 2PD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU3 2PD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Oct 20259, Varna Close, Luton, LU3 1SSOtherFreehold£55,000
23 May 20257, Varna Close, Luton, LU3 1SSOtherFreehold£35,000
23 May 20251, Varna Close, Luton, LU3 1SSOtherFreehold£47,500
26 Jan 202618, Marsh Road, Luton, LU3 2NHSemi-DetachedFreehold£350,000
07 Jul 202571, Marsh Road, Luton, LU3 2QFOtherFreehold£400,000

Schools

In the LU3 2PD postcode area, located within Limbury, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LU3 2PD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryNorton Road Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miNot applicableJamiatul Uloom Al - IslamiaOther independent school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LU3 2PD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miBlundell Road Convenience Store18 Blundell Road, Luton, LU3 1SHWalking directions to Blundell Road Convenience Store
0.1 miGrand BazarLuton, LU3 1RJWalking directions to Grand Bazar
0.1 miNorton Foods58 Marsh Road, Luton, LU3 2NJWalking directions to Norton Foods
0.2 miSanthos Food and Wine60 Marsh Road, Luton, LU3 2NJWalking directions to Santhos Food and Wine
0.3 miPunia Stores & Off Licence87 Dordans Road, Luton, LU4 9BSWalking directions to Punia Stores & Off Licence

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 2PD, 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 006GE01015785
Police ForceBedfordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LU3 2PD

Is LU3 2PD (Limbury) safe?

The area around LU3 2PD records about 61 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, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near LU3 2PD?

The median sale price around LU3 2PD 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 2PD?

There are 17 schools close to LU3 2PD, including St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Good), Norton Road Primary School (Good) and Jamiatul Uloom Al - Islamia (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LU3 2PD?

The closest station to LU3 2PD is Leagrave, about 1,052 m away.

How deprived is the area around LU3 2PD?

LU3 2PD scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,798 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Luton North covering LU3 2PD 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.