Postcode LU3 3RP is located in an urban city, within the Northwell area of Luton in the East of England region, and forms part of the Marsh Farm area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 122.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Marsh Farm is £47,476 per year. The median sale price in Northwell is £327,500 (around £354 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £270,563 and £368,750. The nearest station is Leagrave, about 0.7 miles away. There are 7 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 1,050 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Marsh Farm has a very high crime rate, with approximately 122.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 51.2% 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 3RP.
Marsh Farm near LU3 3RP 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 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 98 recent sales, the median property price is £327,500 (about £354 per square foot) in Northwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,000 up to £560,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £390,000 | £413 |
| Semi-Detached | 40 | £350,500 | £383 |
| Terraced | 41 | £285,000 | £312 |
| Flats | 6 | £140,500 | £239 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £390,500 | £163,000 | £335,000 | £280,000 |
| 2026 | £390,000 | £115,705 | £340,000 | £285,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £403 | £225 | £360 | £318 |
| 2026 | £366 | £239 | £380 | £315 |
There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU3 3RP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Aug 2025 | 10, Thricknells Close, Luton, LU3 3RP | Terraced | Freehold | £280,000 | |
| 03 Sept 2026 | 8, Thrales Close, Luton, LU3 3RS | Terraced | Freehold | £275,000 | |
| 11 Aug 2026 | 11, Thrales Close, Luton, LU3 3RR | Terraced | Freehold | £285,000 | |
| 27 Apr 2026 | 4, Bagwicks Close, Luton, LU3 3NG | Terraced | Freehold | £302,000 | |
| 28 Apr 2026 | 303, Wauluds Bank Drive, Luton, LU3 3NF | Terraced | Freehold | £255,000 |
In the LU3 3RP postcode area, located within Marsh Farm, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Waulud Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 22 Nov 2012. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Parklea Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Feb 2024. | |
| 0.4 mi | Secondary | Lea Manor High School | Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 20 Jan 2026. |
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LU3 3RP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Nisa Local | 25 Axe Close, Luton, LU3 3LT | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.3 mi | Heron Foods | Purway Close, Luton, LU3 3FH | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Local | Purway Close, Luton, LU3 3FH | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
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 3RP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Amy Jane Alexandra Nicholls
Northwell - Elected 4 May 2023
Babatunde Ajisola
Northwell - Elected 4 May 2023
Robert James Roche
Northwell - Elected 4 May 2023
Sarah Owen
Luton North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LU3 3RP records about 122 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 3RP in Northwell is £327,500 (about £354 per square foot) based on 98 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to LU3 3RP, including Waulud Primary School (Good), Parklea Primary School (Good) and Lea Manor High School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to LU3 3RP is Leagrave, about 1,112 m away.
LU3 3RP scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,050 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 3RP 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).