Postcode LU3 2SE 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 145.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Limbury is £44,700 per year. The nearest station is Leagrave located about 0.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Leagrave Common.
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.
Limbury has a very high crime rate, with approximately 145.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 12.4% 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.
The average income of residents in Limbury is £44,700 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LU3 2SE.
Limbury near LU3 2SE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 in Northwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,057 up to £475,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £390,000 |
| Flats | 8 | £161,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 39 | £316,000 |
| Terraced | 29 | £275,000 |
10 years price trend in Northwell
In the LU3 2SE postcode area, located within Limbury, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Norton Road Primary School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Beechwood Primary School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Waulud Primary School | Community school | Good |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.