Postcode LU3 3LJ is located in an urban city, within the Sundon Park ward of Luton in the East of England region, and forms part of the Sundon Park area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 49.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Sundon Park is £54,220 per year. The nearest station is Leagrave, about 0.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Leagrave Common.
Sundon Park has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,404 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
Sundon Park has an average crime rate, with approximately 49.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 76.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Sundon Park is £54,220 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 6 ft away from LU3 3LJ.
Sundon Park near LU3 3LJ 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Leagrave | N/A | Walking directions to Leagrave |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Leagrave Common | Large | Walking directions to Leagrave Common |
| 0.3 mi | Leagrave Park | Small | Walking directions to Leagrave Park |
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 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU3 3LJ.
In the LU3 3LJ postcode area, located within Sundon Park, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU3 3LJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | 25 Axe Close, Luton, LU3 3LT | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.5 mi | P&A Food & Wine | 4a Willow Way, Luton, LU3 2SD | Walking directions to P&A Food & Wine |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | 58-60 Calverton Road, Luton, LU3 2SZ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | Heron Foods | Purway Close, Luton, LU3 3FH | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.5 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 3LJ, 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 3LJ records about 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around LU3 3LJ in Sundon Park is £327,000 (about £367 per square foot) based on 73 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to LU3 3LJ, including Waulud Primary School (Good), Woodlands Secondary School (Outstanding) and The Meads Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LU3 3LJ is Leagrave, about 744 m away.
LU3 3LJ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,404 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 3LJ 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.