Postcode LU3 2UF 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 37.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 55% 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 0.7 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.
Limbury has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,582 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.
Limbury has a low crime rate, with approximately 37.2 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 2UF.
Limbury near LU3 2UF 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Leagrave | N/A | Walking directions to Leagrave |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Limbury Mead POS | Large | Walking directions to Limbury Mead POS |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £387,500 | £465 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £351,000 | £385 |
| Terraced | 33 | £285,000 | £310 |
| Flats | 5 | £145,000 | £253 |
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 | £340,000 | £280,000 |
| 2026 | £390,000 | £136,000 | £345,000 | £286,250 |
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 | £413 | £253 | £386 | £340 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU3 2UF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Dec 2025 | 97, Swasedale Road, Luton, LU3 2UD | Terraced | Freehold | £330,000 | |
| 01 May 2026 | 21, Penda Close, Luton, LU3 3UT | Terraced | Freehold | £260,000 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | 5, Penda Close, Luton, LU3 3UT | Detached | Freehold | £330,000 | |
| 22 Jan 2026 | 101, Swasedale Walk, Luton, LU3 2UT | Terraced | Freehold | £345,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2025 | 2, Wistow Road, Luton, LU3 2UR | Detached | Freehold | £480,000 |
In the LU3 2UF postcode area, located within Limbury, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LU3 2UF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 58-60 Calverton Road, Luton, LU3 2SZ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Local | 25 Axe Close, Luton, LU3 3LT | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.5 mi | Baba Food City | 54 Runfold Avenue, Luton, LU3 2EJ | Walking directions to Baba Food City |
| 0.5 mi | Heron Foods | Purway Close, Luton, LU3 3FH | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.5 mi | Nisa Local | Purway Close, Luton, LU3 3FH | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
Annual council tax rates for Luton district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LU3 2UF, 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 2UF records about 37 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.
The median sale price around LU3 2UF in Northwell is £330,000 (about £365 per square foot) based on 81 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to LU3 2UF, including The Meads Primary School (Good), Woodlands Secondary School (Outstanding) and Waulud Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LU3 2UF is Leagrave, about 1,130 m away.
LU3 2UF scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,582 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 2UF 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).