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LU3 2RZ

Bramingham Road

Sundon Park

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Detailed insights for LU3 2RZ

Overview

Postcode LU3 2RZ is located in an urban city, within the Sundon Park ward of Luton in the East of England region, and forms part of the Sundon Park area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 49.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Sundon Park is £54,220 per year. The nearest station is Leagrave, about 0.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Leagrave Common.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
76.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Sundon Park has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,404 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Sundon Park has an average crime rate, with approximately 49.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

76.4%

Approximately 76.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Sundon Park is £54,220 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 155 ft away from LU3 2RZ.

Flood risk

Low

Sundon Park near LU3 2RZ 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 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LU3 2RZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Leagrave

N/A

Walking directions to Leagrave

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LU3 2RZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miLeagrave CommonLargeWalking directions to Leagrave Common
0.5 miMayne SpaceMediumWalking directions to Mayne Space
0.1 miLeagrave ParkSmallWalking directions to Leagrave Park

Area Profile

Population
367
Population density
1,383.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.53(-38%)
Vehicle crime
11.31(+157%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.74(-24%)
Drugs
4.11(+42%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.08(-51%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
122
33.15%
African
60
16.3%
Pakistani
37
10.05%
Other White
34
9.24%
Bangladeshi
32
8.7%
Total population: 368

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
71
28.29%
Level 4+ (Degree)
71
28.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
13.55%
Level 3 (A level)
33
13.15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
10.36%
Total 16+ residents: 251

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
106
75.71%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
9.29%
Owns outright
9
6.43%
Owns with a mortgage
8
5.71%
Shared ownership
2
1.43%
Total households: 140

Property prices in Sundon Park

Median price£327,000
Price per sq ft£367
Sales (last 12 months)73
Typical range (middle 50%)£270K – £355K

Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £327,000 (about £367 per square foot) in Sundon Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 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 Sundon Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£420,000£357
Semi-Detached58£340,000£386
Terraced7£270,000£305
Flats6£212,500£324

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Sundon Park

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sundon Park.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£163,500£250,000£215,000
2017£168,000£257,000£221,000
2018£173,000£253,500£240,000
2019£175,000£258,000£250,000
2020£140,490£267,000£249,000
2021£178,000£266,500£260,000
2022£210,000£315,000£300,000
2023£186,250£312,500£305,000
2024£177,500£320,000£313,000
2025£195,000£338,000£284,500
2026£210,000£323,500£270,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sundon Park.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sundon Park.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£305£287£222
2017£294£295£239
2018£296£306£287
2019£254£304£267
2020£249£301£266
2021£277£321£299
2022£303£374£382
2023£324£375£347
2024£307£360£370
2025£318£373£297
2026£327£395£323
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sundon Park.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Sundon Park in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU3 2RZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU3 2RZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Mar 20254, Anvil Court, Marsh Road, Luton, LU3 2RBFlatsLeasehold£145,000
17 Feb 202623, Twigden Court, Mount Pleasant Road, Luton, LU3 2RLTerracedFreehold£180,000
28 Nov 202510, Twigden Court, Mount Pleasant Road, Luton, LU3 2RLTerracedFreehold£190,000
28 Mar 202526, Twigden Court, Mount Pleasant Road, Luton, LU3 2RLOtherFreehold£195,000
21 Mar 202517, The Avenue, Luton, LU4 9AFTerracedFreehold£330,000

Schools

In the LU3 2RZ postcode area, located within Sundon Park, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LU3 2RZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNurseryThe Gill Blowers Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableKing's House MoorlandsOther independent school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryBeechwood Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU3 2RZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LU3 2RZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miP&A Food & Wine4a Willow Way, Luton, LU3 2SDWalking directions to P&A Food & Wine
0.3 miSTS Supermarket193 Marsh Road, Luton, LU3 2QQWalking directions to STS Supermarket
0.3 miMushkoor Foods71-73 Grange Avenue, Luton, LU4 9ASWalking directions to Mushkoor Foods
0.3 miIceland171-177 Marsh Road, Luton, LU3 2QGWalking directions to Iceland
0.4 miLidl164-170 Marsh Road, Luton, LU3 2QLWalking directions to Lidl

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

Local councillors

Clive Richard Mead

Sundon Park - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Steve Barry Moore

Sundon Park - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Sarah Owen

Luton North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictLutonE06000032
Parliamentary ConstituencyLuton NorthE14001345
WardSundon ParkE05014752
ParishLuton, unparished areaE43000027
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Sundon ParkE02003259
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Luton 002AE01015801
Police ForceBedfordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LU3 2RZ

Is LU3 2RZ (Sundon Park) safe?

The area around LU3 2RZ records about 49 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near LU3 2RZ?

The median sale price around LU3 2RZ in Sundon Park is £327,000 (about £367 per square foot) based on 73 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LU3 2RZ?

There are 17 schools close to LU3 2RZ, including The Gill Blowers Nursery School (Good), King's House Moorlands (Good) and Beechwood Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LU3 2RZ?

The closest station to LU3 2RZ is Leagrave, about 212 m away.

How deprived is the area around LU3 2RZ?

LU3 2RZ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,404 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LU3 2RZ (Sundon Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Luton North covering LU3 2RZ is Sarah Owen (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Clive Richard Mead (Liberal Democrats) and Steve Barry Moore (Liberal Democrats).

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.