Postcode LU3 2TR 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 119.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× 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 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the 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 119.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Limbury is £54,882 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LU3 2TR.
Limbury near LU3 2TR 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Leagrave | N/A | Walking directions to Leagrave |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Limbury Mead POS | Large | Walking directions to Limbury Mead POS |
| 0.4 mi | Leagrave Park | Small | Walking directions to Leagrave Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £390,000 | £404 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £350,000 | £367 |
| Terraced | 31 | £280,000 | £310 |
| Flats | 4 | £152,500 | £261 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU3 2TR.
In the LU3 2TR postcode area, located within Limbury, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU3 2TR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 58-60 Calverton Road, Luton, LU3 2SZ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | 164-170 Marsh Road, Luton, LU3 2QL | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | P&A Food & Wine | 4a Willow Way, Luton, LU3 2SD | Walking directions to P&A Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Family Choice | 47 Limbury Road, Luton, LU3 2PH | Walking directions to Family Choice |
| 0.3 mi | STS Supermarket | 193 Marsh Road, Luton, LU3 2QQ | Walking directions to STS Supermarket |
Annual council tax rates for Luton district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LU3 2TR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Amy Jane Alexandra Nicholls
Northwell - Elected 4 May 2023
Babatunde Ajisola
Northwell - Elected 4 May 2023
Robert James Roche
Northwell - Elected 4 May 2023
Sarah Owen
Luton North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LU3 2TR records about 120 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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.
The median sale price around LU3 2TR in Limbury is £330,000 (about £358 per square foot) based on 82 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to LU3 2TR, including The Meads Primary School (Good), Norton Road Primary School (Good) and Waulud Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LU3 2TR is Leagrave, about 653 m away.
LU3 2TR scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,308 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Luton North covering LU3 2TR 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).
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.