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LU3 2QQ

Marsh Road

Northwell

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Detailed insights for LU3 2QQ

Overview

Postcode LU3 2QQ is located in an urban city, within the Northwell ward of Luton in the East of England region, and forms part of the Limbury area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 119.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× 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 0.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Limbury Mead POS.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
120
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
2.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

8/10

Limbury has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,308 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Limbury has a very high crime rate, with approximately 119.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.1%

Approximately 2.1% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 175 ft away from LU3 2QQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Limbury near LU3 2QQ 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LU3 2QQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Leagrave

N/A

Walking directions to Leagrave

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LU3 2QQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miLimbury Mead POSLargeWalking directions to Limbury Mead POS
0.3 miLeagrave ParkSmallWalking directions to Leagrave Park

Area Profile

Population
457
Population density
5,395.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
58(+84%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.63(+104%)
Vehicle crime
13.43(+205%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.2(+61%)
Public order
9.13(+78%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
125
27.47%
Pakistani
86
18.9%
Other White
74
16.26%
African
34
7.47%
Indian
29
6.37%
Total population: 455

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
112
32.09%
No qualifications
82
23.5%
Level 3 (A level)
57
16.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
41
11.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
8.02%
Total 16+ residents: 349

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
120
62.83%
Owns with a mortgage
40
20.94%
Owns outright
21
10.99%
Other forms of private rent
5
2.62%
Social rents from council
2
1.05%
Total households: 191

Property prices in Northwell

Median price£330,000
Price per sq ft£358
Sales (last 12 months)82
Typical range (middle 50%)£276K – £370K

Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £330,000 (about £358 per square foot) in Northwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,057 up to £480,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Northwell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£390,000£404
Semi-Detached36£350,000£367
Terraced31£280,000£310
Flats4£152,500£261

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Northwell

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Northwell.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£350,000£120,000£265,000£195,000
2017£330,000£135,000£272,000£219,000
2018£330,000£144,500£270,000£230,000
2019£345,000£125,000£251,750£215,000
2020£360,000£117,000£273,500£225,000
2021£346,000£135,000£305,000£237,000
2022£408,500£130,000£350,000£270,000
2023£422,500£145,000£339,000£272,500
2024£390,000£157,500£331,000£273,500
2025£390,250£163,000£342,500£277,500
2026£365,000£140,500£342,500£267,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Northwell.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Northwell.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£286£232£294£232
2017£287£232£287£278
2018£310£299£295£267
2019£278£252£305£267
2020£270£259£290£262
2021£333£206£317£273
2022£359£246£347£323
2023£363£250£372£329
2024£356£238£382£347
2025£404£225£360£310
2026£400£288£389£370
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Northwell.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU3 2QQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU3 2QQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Feb 20253, Empress Road, Luton, LU3 2RESemi-DetachedFreehold£275,000
10 Feb 2025Apartment 10, Empire Court, 5, Empress Road, Luton, LU3 2REFlatsLeasehold£195,000
01 Oct 202534, Hurst Way, Luton, LU3 2SQTerracedFreehold£255,000
30 Jun 20254, Hewlett Road, Luton, LU3 2RPSemi-DetachedFreehold£300,000
29 May 202562, Kathleen Court, Sarum Road, Luton, LU3 2RAFlatsLeasehold£178,000

Schools

In the LU3 2QQ postcode area, located within Limbury, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LU3 2QQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryNorton Road Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryBeechwood Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU3 2QQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LU3 2QQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miIceland171-177 Marsh Road, Luton, LU3 2QGWalking directions to Iceland
0 miSTS Supermarket193 Marsh Road, Luton, LU3 2QQWalking directions to STS Supermarket
0.1 miPolskie SmakiMarsh Road, Luton, LU3 2RWWalking directions to Polskie Smaki
0.1 miLidl164-170 Marsh Road, Luton, LU3 2QLWalking directions to Lidl
0.1 miP&A Food & Wine4a Willow Way, Luton, LU3 2SDWalking directions to P&A Food & Wine

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

Local councillors

Amy Jane Alexandra Nicholls

Northwell - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Babatunde Ajisola

Northwell - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Robert James Roche

Northwell - 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
WardNorthwellE05014746
ParishLuton, unparished areaE43000027
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)LimburyE02003263
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Luton 006BE01015765
Police ForceBedfordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LU3 2QQ

Is LU3 2QQ (Limbury) safe?

The area around LU3 2QQ records about 120 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 2QQ?

The median sale price around LU3 2QQ in Limbury is £330,000 (about £358 per square foot) based on 82 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LU3 2QQ?

There are 15 schools close to LU3 2QQ, including Norton Road Primary School (Good), Beechwood Primary School (Good) and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LU3 2QQ?

The closest station to LU3 2QQ is Leagrave, about 348 m away.

How deprived is the area around LU3 2QQ?

LU3 2QQ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,308 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Luton North covering LU3 2QQ is Sarah Owen (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Amy Jane Alexandra Nicholls (Labour Party), Babatunde Ajisola (Labour Party) and Robert James Roche (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.