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LU3 2TG

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Northwell

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Detailed insights for LU3 2TG

Overview

Postcode LU3 2TG is located in an urban city, within the Northwell area 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 median sale price in Northwell is £330,000 (around £365 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £270,000 and £365,000. The nearest station is Leagrave, about 0.6 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks 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
0%
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 16,134 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 49% most 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

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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 2TG.

Flood risk

No risk

Limbury near LU3 2TG 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 2TG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Leagrave

N/A

Walking directions to Leagrave

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LU3 2TG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miLimbury Mead POSLargeWalking directions to Limbury Mead POS
0.4 miLimbury MeadMediumWalking directions to Limbury Mead

Area Profile

Population
302
Population density
5,741.4 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
170
56.29%
Pakistani
21
6.95%
Caribbean
18
5.96%
Bangladeshi
17
5.63%
Indian
17
5.63%
Total population: 302

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
50
20.41%
Level 4+ (Degree)
49
20%
No qualifications
48
19.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
13.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
11.84%
Total 16+ residents: 245

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
65
56.52%
Owns with a mortgage
35
30.43%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
9.57%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.48%
Total households: 115

Property prices in Northwell

Median price: £330,000
Price per sq ft: £365
Sales (last 12 months): 81
Typical range (middle 50%): £270K – £365K

Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £330,000 (about £365 per square foot) in Northwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,410 up to £496,000.

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
Detached8£387,500£465
Semi-Detached35£351,000£385
Terraced33£285,000£310
Flats5£145,000£253

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£340,000£280,000
2026£390,000£136,000£345,000£286,250
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£413£253£386£340
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 2TG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU3 2TG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Dec 202570, Watermead Road, Luton, LU3 2TDSemi-DetachedFreehold£370,000
16 Mar 202621, Watermead Road, Luton, LU3 2TBSemi-DetachedFreehold£235,000
26 Jan 202643, Calverton Road, Luton, LU3 2SYSemi-DetachedFreehold£352,000
28 Aug 202541, Calverton Road, Luton, LU3 2SYSemi-DetachedFreehold£350,000
22 Aug 202553, Calverton Road, Luton, LU3 2SYSemi-DetachedFreehold£345,000

Schools

In the LU3 2TG postcode area, located within Limbury, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.5 miPrimaryNorton Road Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryIcknield Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LU3 2TG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LU3 2TG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco Express58-60 Calverton Road, Luton, LU3 2SZWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miBaba Food City54 Runfold Avenue, Luton, LU3 2EJWalking directions to Baba Food City
0.3 miFamily Choice47 Limbury Road, Luton, LU3 2PHWalking directions to Family Choice
0.3 miBlack Swan supermarket33 Black Swan Lane, Luton, LU3 2LUWalking directions to Black Swan supermarket
0.4 miLidl164-170 Marsh Road, Luton, LU3 2QLWalking directions to Lidl

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Luton district.

Band A£1,627
Band B£1,898
Band C£2,169
Band D£2,440
Band E£2,982
Band F£3,524
Band G£4,067
Band H£4,880

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 2TG, 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 2TG

Is LU3 2TG (Limbury) safe?

The area around LU3 2TG 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 2TG?

The median sale price around LU3 2TG in Northwell is £330,000 (about £365 per square foot) based on 81 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LU3 2TG?

There are 16 schools close to LU3 2TG, including The Meads Primary School (Good), Norton Road Primary School (Good) and Icknield Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LU3 2TG?

The closest station to LU3 2TG is Leagrave, about 932 m away.

How deprived is the area around LU3 2TG?

LU3 2TG scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,134 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Luton North covering LU3 2TG 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).