LU3 area guide
Who lives in LU3, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.
- Council
- Luton
- Region
- East of England
- Population
- 86,574 (2024)
LU3Postcode district · Luton
What LU3 is like
The LU3 postcode district in Luton covers 838 live postcodes and is home to about 86,574 people in 28,496 households. 58.7% of households own their home, 27.4% rent privately and 13.1% are in social housing. The largest age group is 30–34, and 53.9% of adults are in work. On deprivation, it sits near the middle of the scale for England. Higher-harm crime is broadly in line with the England and Wales average. Homes in LU3 sold for a median of £335,000 over the year to August 2026.
How LU3 compares
Headline figures for LU3, set against England as a whole.
Around the middle. Scored from 1 (most deprived in England) to 10 (least deprived).
Around the middle: 29.5 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.1 nationally.
Average annual income before tax, higher than 51% of neighbourhoods in England and Wales.
Worth knowing before you invest
Where LU3 differs most from the national average.
- 01A big private rental marketPositive
27.4% of households rent privately, against 20.5% across England. Tenant demand is established here.
- 02Well-rated schoolsPositive
95% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better.
LU3 FAQs
01Is LU3 a good place to live?Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.
Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.
02How much does a house cost in LU3?The median sale price over the last year was £335,000.
The median sale price over the last year was £335,000.
03Is LU3 safe?How recorded crime here compares with the national average.
How recorded crime here compares with the national average.
04Who lives in LU3?Age, home ownership and housing from the census.
Age, home ownership and housing from the census.
05Which council covers LU3?The local authority for LU3 is Luton.
The local authority for LU3 is Luton.
06How well connected is LU3?Connectivity scores 5.0 out of 10.
Connectivity scores 5.0 out of 10.
Sources: Census 2021 (ONS); ONS mid-year population estimates; police recorded crime; the English, Welsh and Scottish indices of deprivation; ONS small area income estimates; ONS private rents; DfE, Welsh and Scottish school registers and Ofsted; DfT NaPTAN; ORR estimates of station usage; HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.