Postcode LU3 3LQ is located in an urban city, within the Sundon Park area 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 median sale price in Sundon Park is £340,000 (around £379 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £277,500 and £360,000. 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 7,974 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 24% 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 87.7% 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 13 ft away from LU3 3LQ.
Sundon Park near LU3 3LQ 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 67 recent sales, the median property price is £340,000 (about £379 per square foot) in Sundon Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,000 up to £480,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £390,000 | £359 |
| Semi-Detached | 57 | £340,000 | £386 |
| Terraced | 4 | £267,500 | £316 |
| Flats | 5 | £215,000 | £321 |
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 | £337,500 | £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 | £393 | £323 |
There were 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU3 3LQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug 2025 | 20, Hillary Close, Luton, LU3 3DL | Flats | Leasehold | £215,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2025 | 5, Hillary Close, Luton, LU3 3DL | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £205,000 | |
| 02 May 2025 | 53, Axe Close, Luton, LU3 3LT | Terraced | Freehold | £295,000 | |
| 20 Aug 2026 | 106, Eighth Avenue, Luton, LU3 3DP | Flats | Leasehold | £167,000 | |
| 06 Aug 2025 | 10, Thricknells Close, Luton, LU3 3RP | Terraced | Freehold | £280,000 |
In the LU3 3LQ postcode area, located within Sundon Park, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LU3 3LQ
| 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 | Heron Foods | Purway Close, Luton, LU3 3FH | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.5 mi | Sundon Superstore | Sundon Park Road, Luton, LU3 3AH | Walking directions to Sundon Superstore |
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 3LQ, 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 3LQ 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 3LQ in Sundon Park is £340,000 (about £379 per square foot) based on 67 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to LU3 3LQ, including Waulud Primary School (Good), Woodlands Secondary School (Outstanding) and The Gill Blowers Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LU3 3LQ is Leagrave, about 760 m away.
LU3 3LQ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,974 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 3LQ 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).