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LU3 3NA

Harding Close

Sundon Park

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Detailed insights for LU3 3NA

Overview

Postcode LU3 3NA 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 0.6 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Leagrave Common.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
46.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

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.

Crime level

7/10

Marsh Farm has a high crime rate, with approximately 74.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

46.7%

Approximately 46.7% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Marsh Farm is £47,476 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 297 ft away from LU3 3NA.

Flood risk

No risk

Marsh Farm near LU3 3NA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Leagrave located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LU3 3NA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Leagrave

N/A

Walking directions to Leagrave

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LU3 3NA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miLeagrave CommonLargeWalking directions to Leagrave Common
0.4 miLeagrave ParkSmallWalking directions to Leagrave Park

Area Profile

Population
289
Population density
6,897.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.29(+6%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.55(+52%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.29(+62%)
Other theft
7.87(+44%)
Vehicle crime
6.66(+51%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
140
48.28%
African
27
9.31%
Pakistani
25
8.62%
Other White
20
6.9%
Caribbean
17
5.86%
Total population: 290

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
60
28.57%
No qualifications
46
21.9%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
15.71%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
13.33%
Level 3 (A level)
22
10.48%
Total 16+ residents: 210

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
44
41.12%
Owns with a mortgage
24
22.43%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
15.89%
Owns outright
15
14.02%
Other social rented
6
5.61%
Total households: 107

Property prices in Sundon Park

Median price£327,000
Price per sq ft£367
Sales (last 12 months)73
Typical range (middle 50%)£270K – £355K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sundon Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£420,000£357
Semi-Detached58£340,000£386
Terraced7£270,000£305
Flats6£212,500£324

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Sundon Park

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sundon Park.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sundon Park.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sundon Park.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sundon Park.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Sundon Park in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU3 3NA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU3 3NA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Aug 202520, Hillary Close, Luton, LU3 3DLFlatsLeasehold£215,000
31 Jul 20255, Hillary Close, Luton, LU3 3DLSemi-DetachedLeasehold£205,000
21 Feb 202517, Hillary Close, Luton, LU3 3DLSemi-DetachedLeasehold£150,000
19 Feb 202524, Little Berries, Luton, LU3 3NDTerracedFreehold£220,000
06 Aug 202510, Thricknells Close, Luton, LU3 3RPTerracedFreehold£280,000

Schools

In the LU3 3NA postcode area, located within Marsh Farm, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LU3 3NA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryWaulud Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miNot applicableWoodlands Secondary SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

0.5 miPrimaryParklea Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU3 3NA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LU3 3NA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miNisa Local25 Axe Close, Luton, LU3 3LTWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.4 miHeron FoodsPurway Close, Luton, LU3 3FHWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.4 miNisa LocalPurway Close, Luton, LU3 3FHWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.4 miSundon SuperstoreSundon Park Road, Luton, LU3 3AHWalking directions to Sundon Superstore
0.4 miTesco ExpressSundon Park Road, Luton, LU3 3BJWalking directions to Tesco Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Luton district (2025-26).

Band A£1,547
Band B£1,805
Band C£2,063
Band D£2,320
Band E£2,836
Band F£3,352
Band G£3,867
Band H£4,641

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LU3 3NA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Clive Richard Mead

Sundon Park - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Steve Barry Moore

Sundon Park - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Sarah Owen

Luton North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictLutonE06000032
Parliamentary ConstituencyLuton NorthE14001345
WardSundon ParkE05014752
ParishLuton, unparished areaE43000027
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Marsh FarmE02003260
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Luton 003FE01015802
Police ForceBedfordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LU3 3NA

Is LU3 3NA (Marsh Farm) safe?

The area around LU3 3NA 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.

What is the average house price near LU3 3NA?

The median sale price around LU3 3NA in Marsh Farm is £327,000 (about £367 per square foot) based on 73 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LU3 3NA?

There are 11 schools close to LU3 3NA, including Waulud Primary School (Good), Woodlands Secondary School (Outstanding) and Parklea Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LU3 3NA?

The closest station to LU3 3NA is Leagrave, about 1,005 m away.

How deprived is the area around LU3 3NA?

LU3 3NA 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).

Who represents LU3 3NA (Marsh Farm) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Luton North covering LU3 3NA 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).

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Data Sources

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.