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LU3 Area Report

Luton

Data from 22 official government & open-data sources · Updated May 2026

£302,392
Median Price
Postcode district (LU3)
HIGH
Crime Level
Postcode district (LU3)
15
Schools Nearby
35/100
Transport Score
~50 Mbps
Broadband Est.
5.1/10

Investment Score

Average

Based on rental yield, price growth, safety, schools, transport & flood risk in LU3

Rental Yield
5.9
Price Growth
6
Safety
1.5
Schools
6.5
Transport
3.5
Flood Risk
6
Planning Friction
10
Climate Resilience
6

Crime Statistics

HIGH CRIMEPostcode district (LU3)

Higher crime levels. Consider security measures and research specific crime types.

260
Crimes/month
46
Area average

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12-Month Crime Trend→ Stable

2025-04: 273
2025-05: 296
2025-06: 255
2025-07: 257
2025-08: 330
2025-09: 243
2025-10: 279
2025-11: 269
2025-12: 203
2026-01: 244
2026-02: 258
2026-03: 278
2025-042026-03

↓ 7% vs previous period

Source: Police.uk • Open Government Licence

Deprivation Index (IMD)Local authority (Luton)

DECILE 4/10 — 30–40% most deprived

Luton has above-average deprivation, in the bottom 40% of areas nationally.

income
3
employment
5
education
4
health
5
crime
5
housing
3
environment
6

1 = most deprived 10%, 10 = least deprived 10% nationally

Source: MHCLG Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025 • Open Government Licence

House Price Index

Local-authority-wide figures for Luton (the HPI is only published at LAD level). LU3 spans 2 local authorities; Luton is the one covering the bulk of the outcode. For the LU3-specific median see the headline above and the sales sections below.

£287,401
Luton average
+2.6%
Annual Change
Stable
Market

Average Price by Type

£477,870
Detached
£331,479
Semi-Detached
£268,006
Terraced
£163,297
Flat

24-Month Price Trend

01/12/2002: £115,827
01/12/2003: £129,691
01/12/2004: £143,453
01/12/2005: £145,834
01/12/2006: £156,763
01/12/2007: £169,631
01/12/2008: £141,607
01/12/2009: £148,107
01/12/2010: £148,198
01/12/2011: £149,446
01/12/2012: £150,083
01/12/2013: £155,263
01/12/2014: £174,279
01/12/2015: £204,663
01/12/2016: £229,403
01/12/2017: £245,865
01/12/2018: £244,733
01/12/2019: £235,575
01/12/2020: £244,344
01/12/2021: £269,521
01/12/2022: £284,445
01/12/2023: £274,654
01/12/2024: £280,027
01/12/2025: £287,401
01/12/200201/12/2025

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index (as of 01/12/2025) • Open Government Licence

Schools & Education

11
Primary
2
Secondary
1
Special
1
Nursery
15
Within 1 mile

Breakdown of all 15 schools within 1 mile, by phase.

GCSE Performance (2024/25)

46.1
Avg Attainment 8
+8.5% vs national (42.5)
44.6%
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths
National: 45.4%
ABOVE NATIONAL AVERAGE

Based on 15 secondary schools in Luton

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Source: Department for Education • School Performance Tables 2024/25

Transport Links

35/100
Limited transport options - primarily bus-dependent.

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Source: TfL API & National Rail

Browse by property type

Median prices in LU3 broken out by HMLR property type, last 5 years.

Detached
£425,000
440 sales
Semi-detached
£325,000
1,303 sales
Terraced
£265,000
814 sales
Flat
£160,000
372 sales

Pages only appear above where at least 10 sales were registered in the last 5 years.

Price Trends

Momentum for Luton. For the headline LU3 median see the top of the page; for the smoothed local-authority average see the House Price Index section above.

+2.6%
1 Year Change
stable
Market Status
Luton
Area Tracked

12 Month Trend

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Source: ONS House Price Index • Open Government Licence

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Council Tax📍Postcode-level

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C
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000 (1991 valuation)
Est. £1,867/year
Estimated band — verify on gov.uk
Band A
Up to £40,000
Band B
£40,001 - £52,000
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000
Band E
£88,001 - £120,000
Band F
£120,001 - £160,000
Band G
£160,001 - £320,000
Band H
Over £320,000

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Planning Applications & Constraints📍Postcode-level

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Planning Friction
0/10
No restrictions
Designation Stack
0
No designations
Climate Resilience
6/10
Mixed
Planning Constraints:
Built-up Area
What can I actually do here?
✓ Likely allowed (8)
  • Single-storey rear extension (under 4 m)
  • Loft conversion with rear dormer
  • Replace windows (uPVC, double-glazed)
  • Solar PV panels on roof
  • Heat pump (air source) external unit
  • Front porch (under 3 m²)
  • Outbuilding / garden room
  • Fell or significantly prune a tree
⚠ Needs consent (2)
  • Drop kerb / new vehicle access
  • Demolish + rebuild
✗ Blocked (0)
  • —

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Source: planning.data.gov.uk

Noise Levels

quiet
This location falls outside DEFRA strategic noise contours, indicating low environmental noise levels.

Source: DEFRA Strategic Noise Maps (Round 3)

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BroadbandEst.

Avg Download~50 Mbps
Max Available~500 Mbps
Superfast+ Yes
Full Fibre× No

Estimated from area data • Verify on Ofcom

Air Quality

Low

Low pollution. Ideal for outdoor activities.

Source: DEFRA UK-AIR

Flood Risk

NONE RISK

No current flood alerts in this area.

Source: Environment Agency

Walkability

85/100

Excellent walkability with daily errands easily completed on foot.

Within ½ mile:28 places

Source: OpenStreetMap

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Local Climate

5-year average from Open-Meteo

10.7°C
Avg Temperature
734mm
Annual Rainfall
2710h
Sunshine/Year
22.1 km/h
Avg Wind
Warmest: July
Coldest: January
Wettest: November
Driest: August
Now: 15.6°C, Mainly clearHumidity: 72%

Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API

Food Hygiene Ratings

37 rated establishments within 1 mile

4.3/5
Average Rating
81%
Rated Good or Very Good
37
Total Establishments
School Catering Support T/A Relish LtdSchool/college/university
5/5
FLAVA KITCHENTakeaway/sandwich shop
Exempt
Black Swan Public HousePub/bar/nightclub
5/5
Black Swan SupermarketRetailers - other
5/5
Tesco ExpressRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets
5/5

Source: Food Standards Agency

Energy & Carbon Intensity

Grid region: Unknown

17%
Renewable Energy
210g
CO₂/kWh
high
Intensity Level

Generation Mix

gas 49.0%wind 16.7%nuclear 14.8%biomass 11.1%imports 8.4%hydro 0.1%

Source: National Grid ESO Carbon Intensity API

Elevation

115m
Highabove sea level

At 115m above sea level, this location is well-elevated, significantly reducing flood risk from coastal and river sources.

Source: Open Topo Data (SRTM 30m)

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