Postcode LU3 3DH is located in an urban city, within the Sundon Park ward of Luton in the East of England region, and forms part of the Marsh Farm area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 74.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Marsh Farm is £47,476 per year. The nearest station is Leagrave, about 0.8 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Leagrave Common.
Marsh Farm has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,546 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
Marsh Farm has a high crime rate, with approximately 74.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 28.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 39.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Marsh Farm is £47,476 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LU3 3DH.
Marsh Farm near LU3 3DH 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Leagrave | N/A | Walking directions to Leagrave |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Leagrave Common | Large | Walking directions to Leagrave Common |
Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £327,000 (about £367 per square foot) in Sundon Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £480,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £420,000 | £357 |
| Semi-Detached | 58 | £340,000 | £386 |
| Terraced | 7 | £270,000 | £305 |
| Flats | 6 | £212,500 | £324 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £163,500 | £250,000 | £215,000 |
| 2017 | £168,000 | £257,000 | £221,000 |
| 2018 | £173,000 | £253,500 | £240,000 |
| 2019 | £175,000 | £258,000 | £250,000 |
| 2020 | £140,490 | £267,000 | £249,000 |
| 2021 | £178,000 | £266,500 | £260,000 |
| 2022 | £210,000 | £315,000 | £300,000 |
| 2023 | £186,250 | £312,500 | £305,000 |
| 2024 | £177,500 | £320,000 | £313,000 |
| 2025 | £195,000 | £338,000 | £284,500 |
| 2026 | £210,000 | £323,500 | £270,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £305 | £287 | £222 |
| 2017 | £294 | £295 | £239 |
| 2018 | £296 | £306 | £287 |
| 2019 | £254 | £304 | £267 |
| 2020 | £249 | £301 | £266 |
| 2021 | £277 | £321 | £299 |
| 2022 | £303 | £374 | £382 |
| 2023 | £324 | £375 | £347 |
| 2024 | £307 | £360 | £370 |
| 2025 | £318 | £373 | £297 |
| 2026 | £327 | £395 | £323 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU3 3DH.
In the LU3 3DH postcode area, located within Marsh Farm, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU3 3DH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Al-Zaytoun | Sundon Park Road, Luton, LU3 3BJ | Walking directions to Al-Zaytoun |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Sundon Park Road, Luton, LU3 3BJ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Sundon Superstore | Sundon Park Road, Luton, LU3 3AH | Walking directions to Sundon Superstore |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Local | 25 Axe Close, Luton, LU3 3LT | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.4 mi | Heron Foods | Purway Close, Luton, LU3 3FH | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
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 3DH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Clive Richard Mead
Sundon Park - Elected 4 May 2023
Steve Barry Moore
Sundon Park - Elected 4 May 2023
Sarah Owen
Luton North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LU3 3DH records about 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around LU3 3DH in Marsh Farm is £327,000 (about £367 per square foot) based on 73 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to LU3 3DH, including Parklea Primary School (Good), Waulud Primary School (Good) and Whitefield Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LU3 3DH is Leagrave, about 1,295 m away.
LU3 3DH scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,546 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 3DH is Sarah Owen (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Clive Richard Mead (Liberal Democrats) and Steve Barry Moore (Liberal Democrats).
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.