Postcode LU3 3UB is located in an urban city, within the Northwell ward of Luton in the East of England region, and forms part of the Marsh Farm area. It has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 49.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Marsh Farm is £47,476 per year. The nearest station is Leagrave located about 1.3 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Marsh Farm has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,456 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.
Marsh Farm has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 49.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 39.3% 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 3UB.
Marsh Farm near LU3 3UB 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £313,500 in Northwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,057 up to £480,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £390,000 |
| Flats | 5 | £160,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 39 | £348,000 |
| Terraced | 23 | £272,250 |
10 year median price trend in Northwell
In the LU3 3UB postcode area, located within Marsh Farm, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU3 3UB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Local | Purway Close, Luton, LU3 3FH | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.4 mi | Heron Foods | Purway Close, Luton, LU3 3FH | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.5 mi | Barton Hill Convience Store | 82 Kirby Drive, Luton, LU3 4AW | Walking directions to Barton Hill Convience Store |
Annual council tax rates for Luton district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LU3 3UB, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.