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LU3 3TH

Brussels Way

Northwell

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Overview

Postcode LU3 3TH 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 average crime levels, with around 49.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% below 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 £330,000 (around £365 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £270,000 and £365,000. The nearest station is Leagrave, about 1.2 miles away. There are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
9.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Marsh Farm has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,693 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Marsh Farm has an average crime rate, with approximately 49.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

9.7%

Approximately 9.7% 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

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Marsh Farm near LU3 3TH 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
276
Population density
9,822.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.9(-15%)
Other theft
5.38(-2%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.71(-59%)
Other crime
4.71(+140%)
Public order
3.36(-34%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
90
32.97%
Other White
59
21.61%
African
23
8.42%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
20
7.33%
Bangladeshi
18
6.59%
Total population: 273

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
54
28.72%
No qualifications
33
17.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
15.96%
Level 3 (A level)
29
15.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
12.23%
Total 16+ residents: 188

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
38
36.89%
Private landlord or letting agency
27
26.21%
Owns outright
26
25.24%
Other social rented
6
5.83%
Social rents from council
4
3.88%
Total households: 103

Property prices in Northwell

Median price: £330,000
Price per sq ft: £365
Sales (last 12 months): 81
Typical range (middle 50%): £270K – £365K

Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £330,000 (about £365 per square foot) in Northwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,410 up to £496,000.

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
Detached8£387,500£465
Semi-Detached35£351,000£385
Terraced33£285,000£310
Flats5£145,000£253

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£340,000£280,000
2026£390,000£136,000£345,000£286,250
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£413£253£386£340
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU3 3TH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU3 3TH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 May 202695, Brussels Way, Luton, LU3 3THTerracedFreehold£220,000
17 Jun 2026108, Brussels Way, Luton, LU3 3TJSemi-DetachedFreehold£245,000
27 Apr 2026127, Brussels Way, Luton, LU3 3TJTerracedFreehold£230,000
14 Jul 2025126, Brussels Way, Luton, LU3 3TJTerracedFreehold£250,000
25 Apr 2025133, Brussels Way, Luton, LU3 3TJTerracedFreehold£225,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LU3 3TH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryWhitefield Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimaryParklea Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miSecondaryLealands High SchoolFoundation school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LU3 3TH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LU3 3TH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miSAS Food CityAshwell Avenue, Luton, LU3 3AZWalking directions to SAS Food City
0.5 miHeron FoodsPurway Close, Luton, LU3 3FHWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.5 miNisa LocalPurway Close, Luton, LU3 3FHWalking directions to Nisa Local

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Luton district.

Band A£1,627
Band B£1,898
Band C£2,169
Band D£2,440
Band E£2,982
Band F£3,524
Band G£4,067
Band H£4,880

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 3TH, 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)Marsh FarmE02003260
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Luton 003EE01015774
Police ForceBedfordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LU3 3TH

Is LU3 3TH (Marsh Farm) safe?

The area around LU3 3TH records about 50 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near LU3 3TH?

The median sale price around LU3 3TH in Northwell is £330,000 (about £365 per square foot) based on 81 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LU3 3TH?

There are 6 schools close to LU3 3TH, including Whitefield Primary Academy (Good), Parklea Primary School (Good) and Lealands High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LU3 3TH?

LU3 3TH scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,693 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Luton North covering LU3 3TH 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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