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LU3 2TU

Marsh Road

Northwell

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Overview

Postcode LU3 2TU 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 0.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Leagrave Common.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
120
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
12.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

8/10

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.

Crime level

9/10

Limbury has a very high crime rate, with approximately 119.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12.4%

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.

Income level

4/10

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

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 242 ft away from LU3 2TU.

Flood risk

No risk

Limbury near LU3 2TU 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 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LU3 2TU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Leagrave

N/A

Walking directions to Leagrave

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LU3 2TU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miLeagrave CommonLargeWalking directions to Leagrave Common
0.4 miLimbury Mead POSLargeWalking directions to Limbury Mead POS
0.1 miLeagrave ParkSmallWalking directions to Leagrave Park

Area Profile

Population
338
Population density
8,688.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
58(+84%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.63(+104%)
Vehicle crime
13.43(+205%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.2(+61%)
Public order
9.13(+78%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
87
25.66%
Pakistani
56
16.52%
African
34
10.03%
Caribbean
31
9.14%
Indian
25
7.37%
Total population: 339

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
90
33.21%
No qualifications
56
20.66%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
40
14.76%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
12.55%
Level 3 (A level)
31
11.44%
Total 16+ residents: 271

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
65
44.83%
Owns with a mortgage
32
22.07%
Owns outright
27
18.62%
Other social rented
15
10.34%
Social rents from council
3
2.07%
Total households: 145

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 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU3 2TU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU3 2TU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Mar 20254, Anvil Court, Marsh Road, Luton, LU3 2RBFlatsLeasehold£145,000
17 Feb 202623, Twigden Court, Mount Pleasant Road, Luton, LU3 2RLTerracedFreehold£180,000
28 Nov 202510, Twigden Court, Mount Pleasant Road, Luton, LU3 2RLTerracedFreehold£190,000
28 Mar 202526, Twigden Court, Mount Pleasant Road, Luton, LU3 2RLOtherFreehold£195,000
28 Mar 202517, River Way, Luton, LU3 2SETerracedFreehold£260,000

Schools

In the LU3 2TU postcode area, located within Limbury, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LU3 2TU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miNot applicableKing's House MoorlandsOther independent school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryWaulud Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryBeechwood Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU3 2TU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LU3 2TU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miP&A Food & Wine4a Willow Way, Luton, LU3 2SDWalking directions to P&A Food & Wine
0.2 miSTS Supermarket193 Marsh Road, Luton, LU3 2QQWalking directions to STS Supermarket
0.3 miIceland171-177 Marsh Road, Luton, LU3 2QGWalking directions to Iceland
0.3 miLidl164-170 Marsh Road, Luton, LU3 2QLWalking directions to Lidl
0.3 miPolskie SmakiMarsh Road, Luton, LU3 2RWWalking directions to Polskie Smaki

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 2TU, 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 006BE01015765
Police ForceBedfordshire
Postcode Introduced2000-06-01

Frequently asked questions about LU3 2TU

Is LU3 2TU (Limbury) safe?

The area around LU3 2TU 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.

What is the average house price near LU3 2TU?

The median sale price around LU3 2TU 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 2TU?

There are 18 schools close to LU3 2TU, including King's House Moorlands (Good), Waulud Primary School (Good) and Beechwood Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LU3 2TU?

The closest station to LU3 2TU is Leagrave, about 212 m away.

How deprived is the area around LU3 2TU?

LU3 2TU 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).

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

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