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LU3 2RA

Sarum Road

Saints

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Detailed insights for LU3 2RA

Overview

Postcode LU3 2RA 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 0.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Limbury Mead POS.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
17.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

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

17.6%

Approximately 17.6% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 25 ft away from LU3 2RA.

Flood risk

No risk

Limbury near LU3 2RA 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 2RA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Leagrave

N/A

Walking directions to Leagrave

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
492
Population density
7,987 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
127
25.87%
Pakistani
79
16.09%
Other White
54
11%
African
52
10.59%
Indian
36
7.33%
Total population: 491

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
127
33.42%
No qualifications
93
24.47%
Level 3 (A level)
47
12.37%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
42
11.05%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
10.26%
Total 16+ residents: 380

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
110
50.93%
Owns with a mortgage
42
19.44%
Social rents from council
32
14.81%
Owns outright
18
8.33%
Other social rented
6
2.78%
Total households: 216

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 2RA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU3 2RA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 May 202562, Kathleen Court, Sarum Road, Luton, LU3 2RAFlatsLeasehold£178,000
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
10 Dec 20252, Dordans Road, Luton, LU4 9BPTerracedFreehold£365,000
21 Jul 202529, Dordans Road, Luton, LU4 9BPTerracedFreehold£120,000

Schools

In the LU3 2RA postcode area, located within Limbury, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LU3 2RA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryBeechwood Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryNorton Road Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LU3 2RA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miPolskie SmakiMarsh Road, Luton, LU3 2RWWalking directions to Polskie Smaki
0.1 miIceland171-177 Marsh Road, Luton, LU3 2QGWalking directions to Iceland
0.1 miSTS Supermarket193 Marsh Road, Luton, LU3 2QQWalking directions to STS Supermarket
0.1 miLidl164-170 Marsh Road, Luton, LU3 2QLWalking directions to Lidl
0.2 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 2RA, 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 2RA

Is LU3 2RA (Limbury) safe?

The area around LU3 2RA 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 2RA?

The median sale price around LU3 2RA 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 2RA?

There are 16 schools close to LU3 2RA, including Beechwood Primary School (Good), Norton Road 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 2RA?

The closest station to LU3 2RA is Leagrave, about 388 m away.

How deprived is the area around LU3 2RA?

LU3 2RA 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 2RA (Limbury) in Parliament and on the local council?

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