Postcode LU3 3UT 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 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 nearest station is Leagrave, about 0.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Limbury Mead POS.
Marsh Farm has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,647 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 32% 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 3UT.
Marsh Farm near LU3 3UT 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 | Limbury Mead POS | Large | Walking directions to Limbury Mead POS |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £390,000 | £404 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £350,000 | £367 |
| Terraced | 31 | £280,000 | £310 |
| Flats | 4 | £152,500 | £261 |
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 | £342,500 | £277,500 |
| 2026 | £365,000 | £140,500 | £342,500 | £267,500 |
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 | £400 | £288 | £389 | £370 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU3 3UT.
In the LU3 3UT postcode area, located within Marsh Farm, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU3 3UT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 58-60 Calverton Road, Luton, LU3 2SZ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 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 |
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 3UT, 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 3UT 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 3UT in Marsh Farm is £330,000 (about £358 per square foot) based on 82 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to LU3 3UT, including The Meads Primary School (Good), Woodlands Secondary School (Outstanding) and Waulud Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LU3 3UT is Leagrave, about 1,150 m away.
LU3 3UT scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,647 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 3UT 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).
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.