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LU3 3QL

Redgrave Gardens

Northwell

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Overview

Postcode LU3 3QL is located in an urban city, within the Northwell ward of Luton in the East of England region, and forms part of the Bramingham area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 26.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 67% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bramingham is £60,801 per year. The nearest station is Leagrave, about 0.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
27
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Bramingham has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,572 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 34% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Bramingham has a very low crime rate, with approximately 26.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2%

Approximately 2.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Bramingham is £60,801 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LU3 3QL.

Flood risk

No risk

Bramingham near LU3 3QL 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LU3 3QL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Leagrave

N/A

Walking directions to Leagrave

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
268
Population density
4,364.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
11.18(-65%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.96(-6%)
Vehicle crime
3.73(-15%)
Public order
2.98(-42%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.24(-81%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
133
49.63%
Pakistani
33
12.31%
African
16
5.97%
Other White
16
5.97%
Other Asian
15
5.6%
Total population: 268

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
68
30.49%
No qualifications
46
20.63%
Level 3 (A level)
44
19.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
9.42%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
21
9.42%
Total 16+ residents: 223

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
54
52.94%
Owns with a mortgage
38
37.25%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
6.86%
Social rents from council
1
0.98%
Other social rented
1
0.98%
Total households: 102

Property prices in Northwell

Median price£330,000
Price per sq ft£358
Sales (last 12 months)82
Typical range (middle 50%)£276K – £370K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Northwell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£390,000£404
Semi-Detached36£350,000£367
Terraced31£280,000£310
Flats4£152,500£261

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Northwell

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Northwell.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Northwell.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Northwell.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Northwell.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Northwell in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU3 3QL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU3 3QL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Nov 20254, Redgrave Gardens, Luton, LU3 3QLSemi-DetachedFreehold£351,000
30 Apr 202518, Redgrave Gardens, Luton, LU3 3QLSemi-DetachedFreehold£335,000
24 Oct 2025103, Redgrave Gardens, Luton, LU3 3QNDetachedFreehold£370,000
23 Oct 202551, Redgrave Gardens, Luton, LU3 3QNSemi-DetachedFreehold£350,000
09 Dec 20255, Buckle Close, Luton, LU3 3SZTerracedFreehold£265,000

Schools

In the LU3 3QL postcode area, located within Bramingham, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LU3 3QL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableWoodlands Secondary SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

0.2 miSecondaryLea Manor High School Performing Arts CollegeAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryWaulud Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU3 3QL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LU3 3QL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miNisa LocalPurway Close, Luton, LU3 3FHWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.1 miHeron FoodsPurway Close, Luton, LU3 3FHWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.3 miNisa Local25 Axe Close, Luton, LU3 3LTWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.5 miTesco Express58-60 Calverton Road, Luton, LU3 2SZWalking 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 3QL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Amy Jane Alexandra Nicholls

Northwell - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Babatunde Ajisola

Northwell - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Robert James Roche

Northwell - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Sarah Owen

Luton North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictLutonE06000032
Parliamentary ConstituencyLuton NorthE14001345
WardNorthwellE05014746
ParishLuton, unparished areaE43000027
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)BraminghamE02003258
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Luton 001FE01015770
Police ForceBedfordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LU3 3QL

Is LU3 3QL (Bramingham) safe?

The area around LU3 3QL records about 27 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 3QL?

The median sale price around LU3 3QL in Bramingham is £330,000 (about £358 per square foot) based on 82 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LU3 3QL?

There are 11 schools close to LU3 3QL, including Woodlands Secondary School (Outstanding), Lea Manor High School Performing Arts College and Waulud Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LU3 3QL?

The closest station to LU3 3QL is Leagrave, about 1,469 m away.

How deprived is the area around LU3 3QL?

LU3 3QL scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,572 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LU3 3QL (Bramingham) in Parliament and on the local council?

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

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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.