Postcode LU3 3UP 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 high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 44.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% 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 0.6 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Limbury Mead POS.
Marsh Farm has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,877 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.
Marsh Farm has a low crime rate, with approximately 44.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 24.6% 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 3UP.
Marsh Farm near LU3 3UP 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Leagrave | N/A | Walking directions to Leagrave |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Limbury Mead POS | Large | Walking directions to Limbury Mead POS |
| 0.5 mi | Leagrave Park | Small | Walking directions to Leagrave Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £387,500 | £465 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £351,000 | £385 |
| Terraced | 33 | £285,000 | £310 |
| Flats | 5 | £145,000 | £253 |
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 | £390,250 | £163,000 | £340,000 | £280,000 |
| 2026 | £390,000 | £136,000 | £345,000 | £286,250 |
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 | £404 | £225 | £360 | £310 |
| 2026 | £413 | £253 | £386 | £340 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU3 3UP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Jan 2026 | 78, Repton Close, Luton, LU3 3UP | Terraced | Freehold | £305,000 | |
| 01 May 2026 | 54, Verulam Gardens, Luton, LU3 3SF | Terraced | Freehold | £290,000 | |
| 29 May 2025 | 22, Verulam Gardens, Luton, LU3 3SF | Terraced | Freehold | £280,000 | |
| 05 Jun 2026 | 53, Verulam Gardens, Luton, LU3 3SE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £285,000 | |
| 10 Dec 2025 | 21, Verulam Gardens, Luton, LU3 3SE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £290,000 |
In the LU3 3UP postcode area, located within Marsh Farm, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LU3 3UP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 58-60 Calverton Road, Luton, LU3 2SZ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | 25 Axe Close, Luton, LU3 3LT | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.4 mi | Heron Foods | Purway Close, Luton, LU3 3FH | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Local | Purway Close, Luton, LU3 3FH | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.5 mi | P&A Food & Wine | 4a Willow Way, Luton, LU3 2SD | Walking directions to P&A Food & Wine |
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 3UP, 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 3UP records about 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 3UP in Northwell is £330,000 (about £365 per square foot) based on 81 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to LU3 3UP, including Waulud Primary School (Good), The Meads Primary School (Good) and Woodlands Secondary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LU3 3UP is Leagrave, about 958 m away.
LU3 3UP scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,877 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 3UP 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).