Postcode LU3 2SH 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 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Limbury Mead POS.
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 58.8% 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 2SH.
Limbury near LU3 2SH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Leagrave located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Leagrave | N/A | Walking directions to Leagrave |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Limbury Mead POS | Large | Walking directions to Limbury Mead POS |
| 0.4 mi | Leagrave Park | Small | Walking directions to Leagrave Park |
Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 in Northwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,057 up to £475,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £398,250 |
| Flats | 6 | £161,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £320,000 |
| Terraced | 31 | £272,250 |
10 year median price trend in Northwell
In the LU3 2SH postcode area, located within Limbury, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU3 2SH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | 164-170 Marsh Road, Luton, LU3 2QL | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.1 mi | Family Choice | 47 Limbury Road, Luton, LU3 2PH | Walking directions to Family Choice |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | 171-177 Marsh Road, Luton, LU3 2QG | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | Polskie Smaki | Marsh Road, Luton, LU3 2RW | Walking directions to Polskie Smaki |
| 0.1 mi | P&A Food & Wine | 4a Willow Way, Luton, LU3 2SD | Walking directions to P&A Food & Wine |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.