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Luton LU6 3 area guide

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Is Luton LU6 3 a good place to live?

In Luton (LU6 3), recorded crime is 18% below the national average, homes sell for around £339,611 on average, there are 6 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).

Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Flood risk in Luton LU6 3

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Luton LU6 3 is rated high. Around 0.0% of properties (2 of 6,134) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1 are at significant risk.

Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.

Sold-price trend (1995–2026)

1995: £68,988 (232 sales)1996: £65,765 (239 sales)1997: £71,894 (241 sales)1998: £76,971 (250 sales)1999: £97,794 (363 sales)2000: £101,504 (280 sales)2001: £117,914 (292 sales)2002: £138,078 (318 sales)2003: £156,786 (270 sales)2004: £171,709 (267 sales)2005: £192,417 (246 sales)2006: £193,239 (389 sales)2007: £203,374 (302 sales)2008: £211,210 (129 sales)2009: £191,441 (150 sales)2010: £215,555 (131 sales)2011: £202,615 (126 sales)2012: £216,681 (150 sales)2013: £205,582 (177 sales)2014: £237,556 (266 sales)2015: £249,285 (253 sales)2016: £255,082 (280 sales)2017: £308,314 (240 sales)2018: £326,605 (229 sales)2019: £306,763 (186 sales)2020: £293,490 (140 sales)2021: £336,765 (316 sales)2022: £337,480 (211 sales)2023: £334,032 (154 sales)2024: £339,611 (184 sales)2025: £370,321 (200 sales)2026: £291,806 (31 sales) 2026: £291,806 (31 sales) — part year so far £370,321 £65,765 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in LU6 3, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (31 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 57 crimesJun 24: 78 crimesJul 24: 87 crimesAug 24: 51 crimesSep 24: 56 crimesOct 24: 66 crimesNov 24: 74 crimesDec 24: 67 crimesJan 25: 55 crimesFeb 25: 62 crimesMar 25: 53 crimesApr 25: 40 crimesMay 25: 81 crimesJun 25: 56 crimesJul 25: 65 crimesAug 25: 38 crimesSep 25: 58 crimesOct 25: 58 crimesNov 25: 59 crimesDec 25: 60 crimesJan 26: 46 crimesFeb 26: 48 crimesMar 26: 35 crimesApr 26: 45 crimes Apr 26: 45 crimes 87 35 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in LU6 3 (May 24–Apr 26, average 58/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
42
One-person households
29%
Households with children
29%
Households
11,796

Owned 67% · Social rent 15% · Private rent 16%

Census 2021 (ONS), for LU6 3.

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Luton LU6 3: frequently asked questions

Is Luton LU6 3 a good place to live?

In Luton (LU6 3), recorded crime is 18% below the national average, homes sell for around £339,611 on average, there are 6 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).

What is the crime rate in Luton LU6 3?

Recorded crime in Luton LU6 3 runs at 218.4 per 1,000 properties, 18% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Luton LU6 3 safe?

Crime in Luton LU6 3 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Luton LU6 3 runs at 218.4 per 1,000 properties, 18% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Luton LU6 3?

Homes in Luton LU6 3 sell for around £339,611 on average, based on 184 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Luton LU6 3 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Luton LU6 3 is rated high. Around 0.0% of properties (2 of 6,134) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Luton LU6 3?

There are 6 schools in Luton LU6 3 (5 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Luton LU6 3 a deprived area?

Luton LU6 3 sits in deprivation decile 8 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).