Postcode LU3 2UJ 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 37.2 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 nearest station is Leagrave, about 1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Limbury Mead.
Limbury has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,415 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 50% least 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 2UJ.
Limbury near LU3 2UJ 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 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Limbury Mead | Medium | Walking directions to Limbury Mead |
| 0.4 mi | Grasmere Park | Small | Walking directions to Grasmere 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 2UJ.
In the LU3 2UJ postcode area, located within Limbury, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU3 2UJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Baba Food City | 54 Runfold Avenue, Luton, LU3 2EJ | Walking directions to Baba Food City |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 58-60 Calverton Road, Luton, LU3 2SZ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | 76-78 Birdsfoot Lane, Luton, LU3 2DQ | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | The Local | Birdsfoot Lane, Luton, LU3 2DQ | Walking directions to The Local |
| 0.4 mi | A&A Food and Wine | Birdsfoot Lane, Luton, LU3 2HX | Walking directions to A&A Food and Wine |
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 2UJ, 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 2UJ 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 2UJ in Limbury is £330,000 (about £358 per square foot) based on 82 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to LU3 2UJ, including The Meads Primary School (Good), Woodlands Secondary School (Outstanding) and Bramingham Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
LU3 2UJ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,415 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 2UJ 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.