Living in LU3, Luton
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around LU3 in Luton. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Luton: £289,790, up 2.9% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider East of England average is £338,707.
What actually sold around LU3
147 recorded home sales on the streets around central LU3 in the last 2 years, with a median of £335,000 and a range from £95,000 to £1,000,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 67 GROSVENOR ROAD, LU3 2EG | semi-detached | £322,500 | 2026-06-17 |
| 135 GARDENIA AVENUE, LU3 2NR | terraced | £290,000 | 2026-05-26 |
| 23 ASHFIELD WAY, LU3 2UN | semi-detached | £362,500 | 2026-05-07 |
| 21 PENDA CLOSE, LU3 3UT | terraced | £260,000 | 2026-05-01 |
| 5 RIVERSIDE ROAD, LU3 2LY | detached | £420,000 | 2026-04-24 |
| 183 WESTMORLAND AVENUE, LU3 2PU | semi-detached | £335,000 | 2026-04-09 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
58 schools within 3 miles , of which 89% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challney High School for Girls | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.3 mi |
| Challney High School for Boys | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.4 mi |
| Denbigh High School | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.4 mi |
| Farley Junior Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 2.5 mi |
| Hillborough Junior School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.6 mi |
| Tennyson Road Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.9 mi |
34 state primary and 9 state secondary schools within range, plus 6 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
6 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Al Hikmah Boys School, Bury Park Educational Institute (Al - Hikmah Secondary School), Jamiatul Uloom Al - Islamia, King's House Moorlands, Mehria Primary School, Oakwood Primary School.
All 6 fee-paying schools near LU3, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
Universities
1 higher education institution within 3 miles: University of Bedfordshire.
Relevant beyond study: a large student population shapes rental demand, and term-time letting is a different market from family letting.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 14.4% |
| Skilled trades | 13.7% |
| Associate professional and technical | 11.9% |
| Elementary occupations | 10.9% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 10.7% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
237 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central LU3 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Luton's figures.
Common questions about LU3
What is the average house price in LU3?
The average sold price in Luton is £289,790 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in LU3?
Prices in Luton are up 2.9% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in LU3?
The median of 147 recorded sales around central LU3 in the last 2 years is £335,000, ranging from £95,000 to £1,000,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in LU3?
58 schools sit within 3 miles of central LU3, and 89% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in LU3?
237 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central LU3 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is LU3 at risk of flooding?
Central LU3 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is LU3 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 89% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £335,000; the area sits in decile 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 237 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is LU3 safe?
237 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central LU3 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? LU3 or LU4, LU3 or LU2, LU3 or LU1.
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