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LU3 2TF

Watermead Road

Northwell

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Overview

Postcode LU3 2TF 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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 37.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% 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 0.6 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Limbury Mead POS.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
2.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Limbury has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,074 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 39% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Limbury has a low crime rate, with approximately 37.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.4%

Approximately 2.4% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Limbury is £54,882 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LU3 2TF.

Flood risk

No risk

Limbury near LU3 2TF 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LU3 2TF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Leagrave

N/A

Walking directions to Leagrave

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LU3 2TF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miLimbury Mead POSLargeWalking directions to Limbury Mead POS

Area Profile

Population
363
Population density
6,379.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.76(-47%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.98(-22%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.19(-34%)
Vehicle crime
4.19(-5%)
Other theft
3.59(-34%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
253
70.08%
Other White
18
4.99%
Irish
15
4.16%
Indian
13
3.6%
Bangladeshi
12
3.32%
Total population: 361

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
110
34.27%
Level 4+ (Degree)
54
16.82%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
13.4%
Level 3 (A level)
42
13.08%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
10.9%
Total 16+ residents: 321

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
71
55.91%
Owns with a mortgage
39
30.71%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
9.45%
Social rents from council
2
1.57%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.57%
Total households: 127

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU3 2TF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU3 2TF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Nov 2025134, Watermead Road, Luton, LU3 2TFTerracedFreehold£335,000
09 May 20259, Evedon Close, Luton, LU3 2TWDetachedFreehold£396,500
31 Jan 20251, Evedon Close, Luton, LU3 2TWDetachedFreehold£470,000
01 May 202621, Penda Close, Luton, LU3 3UTTerracedFreehold£260,000
26 Sept 20255, Penda Close, Luton, LU3 3UTDetachedFreehold£330,000

Schools

In the LU3 2TF postcode area, located within Limbury, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LU3 2TF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryThe Meads Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableWoodlands Secondary SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryWaulud Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU3 2TF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LU3 2TF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco Express58-60 Calverton Road, Luton, LU3 2SZWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miNisa Local25 Axe Close, Luton, LU3 3LTWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.5 miBaba Food City54 Runfold Avenue, Luton, LU3 2EJWalking directions to Baba Food City
0.5 miP&A Food & Wine4a Willow Way, Luton, LU3 2SDWalking directions to P&A Food & Wine
0.5 miFamily Choice47 Limbury Road, Luton, LU3 2PHWalking directions to Family Choice

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 2TF, 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 006AE01015764
Police ForceBedfordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LU3 2TF

Is LU3 2TF (Limbury) safe?

The area around LU3 2TF records about 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 2TF?

The median sale price around LU3 2TF 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 2TF?

There are 18 schools close to LU3 2TF, including The Meads Primary School (Good), Woodlands Secondary School (Outstanding) and Waulud Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LU3 2TF?

The closest station to LU3 2TF is Leagrave, about 974 m away.

How deprived is the area around LU3 2TF?

LU3 2TF scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,074 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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