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LU3

LUTON

Bedfordshire, East Of England, England

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LU3 encompasses LUTON and its surrounding areas in Bedfordshire, East Of England.

Avg price £345,882
1yr change ▼ 7.8%
Crime 3% above avg
Schools 2 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£345,882

▼ 7.8% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

21% above national avg

Crime Rate

83.3/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

3% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

23 schools

Broadband Speed

380 Mbps

Property Prices in LU3

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in LU3 is £345,882, which is 6% below the Bedfordshire average of £368,807.

Properties in LU3 cost 20.5% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in LU3 have fallen 7.8% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £461,633 272
Semi-detached £329,949 791
Terraced £268,071 470
Flat £157,061 234
All types £345,882 1818

5-Year Price History

£335K £342K £349K £356K £363K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in LU3

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

LU3 has a crime rate of 83.3 per 1,000 residents, broadly in line with the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
35.2 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
2.0 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
7.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
12.7 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
8.8 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in LU3

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

LU3 has 23 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Outstanding and 7 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Grasmere Nursery School Nursery Good mi
Denbigh Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Norton Road Primary School Primary Good mi
Parklea Primary School Primary Good mi
The Meads Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

2

Outstanding

7

Good

1

Requires improvement

1

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

315,877

Population

62

Median Age

38%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
38.0%
Private rent
12.0%
Social rent
13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in LU3 are 380.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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380.0 Mbps

Avg Download

68.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

95%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in LU3 is collected by Luton Council. The Band D rate is £2,251/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

LU

LU3 — LUTON

Area Summary

LU3 (LUTON) offers above-average property prices (£345,882, 21% above national average), strong school provision (2 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (380 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Average

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about LU3 LUTON

What is the average house price in LU3 LUTON?
The average house price in LU3 (LUTON) is £345,882, based on 1818 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 21% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 7.8% over the past year.
Is LU3 LUTON a safe area to live?
Crime in LU3 is close to the national average at 83.3 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (35.2 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (12.7 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of LU3 LUTON?
The population of LU3 (LUTON) is approximately 315,877 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 38% of homes are owner-occupied, 12% are privately rented, and 13% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in LU3?
The average broadband download speed in LU3 is 380 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 95%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in LU3 LUTON?
There are 23 schools in or near LU3. 39% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 2 Outstanding and 7 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

Nearby Postcodes

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