The UK Postcode Database

LU3 2RE

a postcode in Luton

Introduced in January 1980
LU3 2RE Normal (geographic) postcodes Large user postcodes

The nearby postcodes map only shows currently active postcodes. Postcode markers will cluster if they are close together, which may happen in densly populated built-up areas or where single premises have multiple postcodes.

Streets Associated with LU3 2RE

Empress Road - 54 properties, USRN 24000439

Linden Road - 1 property, USRN 24000053

Street names are those nearest to properties in this postcode, they are not necessarily the postal address

Coordinates

Latitude: 51.9037 / 51°54'13"N

Longitude: -0.454 / 0°27'14"W

UTM Reference: 30U 675147 5753388

OS Easting: 506458

OS Northing: 223920

OS Grid: TL064239

Location Encoding

Mapcode Local: GBR TLW.7N

Mapcode Global: VHFRF.2FV0

Open Location Code: 9C3XWG3W+FC

Maidenhead Locator System: IO91sv56

Demographics

Urban/Rural Indicator: C1

  • urban city or town
  • a town or city, surrounded by populated countryside

ONS Population Classification: 4b1

  • Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities
  • Established Multi- Ethnic Communities
  • Multi-Generational Migrants

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD): 8308 / 32844

  • 3rd decile
  • more deprived

Demographics are based on the LSOA containing this postcode and not necessarily this postcode alone

Sun and Moon Times for LU3 2RE on Tuesday 30 June 2026

Nautical twilight begins (First light) 02:42
Civil twilight begins (Dawn) 03:58
Sunrise 04:46
Transit (sun is at its highest) 13:05
Sunset 21:24
Civil twilight ends (Dusk) 22:12
Nautical twilight ends (Nightfall) 23:28
Hours of daylight today04:16 to 21:54
Hours of darkness tonight
(lighting-up time)
21:54 to 04:16
Moon Phase Full Moon
Moon Sets 02:29
Moon Rises 20:47

For a full sun and moon calendar for LU3 2RE, go to The Time and Place

Residential Property Sales in LU3 2RE

DateAddressProperty TypeTenurePrice
18 May 2023 Flat 6, Empress Court, 1a, Empress Road, Luton LU3 2RE Flat/apartment Leasehold £141,000
13 December 2022 Apartment 2, Empire Court, 5, Empress Road, Luton LU3 2RE Flat/apartment Leasehold £150,000
21 January 2022 Apartment 7, Empire Court, 5, Empress Road, Luton LU3 2RE Flat/apartment Leasehold £163,000
23 April 2021 Apartment 8, Empire Court, 5, Empress Road, Luton LU3 2RE Flat/apartment Leasehold £165,000
8 March 2019 Apartment 3, Empire Court, 5, Empress Road, Luton LU3 2RE Flat/apartment Leasehold £160,000
5 December 2018 14, Empire Court, 5, Empress Road, Luton LU3 2RE Semi-detached Freehold £195,000
5 November 2018 Apartment 1, Empire Court, 5, Empress Road, Luton LU3 2RE Flat/apartment Leasehold £162,000
5 October 2018 13, Empire Court, 5, Empress Road, Luton LU3 2RE Flat/apartment Freehold £192,000
21 September 2018 Apartment 4, Empire Court, 5, Empress Road, Luton LU3 2RE Flat/apartment Leasehold £174,000
14 September 2018 Apartment 7, Empire Court, 5, Empress Road, Luton LU3 2RE Flat/apartment Leasehold £161,000
6 June 2018 Apartment 12, Empire Court, 5, Empress Road, Luton LU3 2RE Flat/apartment Leasehold £174,995
27 April 2018 Apartment 10, Empire Court, 5, Empress Road, Luton LU3 2RE Flat/apartment Leasehold £206,500
7 February 2018 Apartment 11, Empire Court, 5, Empress Road, Luton LU3 2RE Flat/apartment Leasehold £160,000
30 January 2018 Apartment 8, Empire Court, 5, Empress Road, Luton LU3 2RE Flat/apartment Leasehold £180,500
17 November 2017 Apartment 9, Empire Court, 5, Empress Road, Luton LU3 2RE Flat/apartment Leasehold £209,995
17 November 2017 Apartment 2, Empire Court, 5, Empress Road, Luton LU3 2RE Flat/apartment Leasehold £179,995
31 July 2017 Apartment 6, Empire Court, 5, Empress Road, Luton LU3 2RE Flat/apartment Leasehold £207,995
31 July 2017 Apartment 5, Empire Court, 5, Empress Road, Luton LU3 2RE Flat/apartment Leasehold £199,000
22 May 2017 1a Empress Road, Luton LU3 2RE Other property type Freehold £43,000
12 December 2008 Flat 2, Empress Court, 1a, Empress Road, Luton LU3 2RE Flat/apartment Leasehold £123,000
6 October 2008 Flat 11, Empress Court, 1a, Empress Road, Luton LU3 2RE Flat/apartment Leasehold £117,000
28 August 2008 Flat 8, Empress Court, 1a, Empress Road, Luton LU3 2RE Flat/apartment Leasehold £115,000
11 July 2008 Flat 4, Empress Court, 1a, Empress Road, Luton LU3 2RE Flat/apartment Leasehold £115,000
1 July 2008 16 Empress Road, Luton LU3 2RE Semi-detached Freehold £182,500
22 May 2008 Flat 6, Empress Court, 1a, Empress Road, Luton LU3 2RE Flat/apartment Leasehold £125,000
1 May 2008 Flat 10, Empress Court, 1a, Empress Road, Luton LU3 2RE Flat/apartment Leasehold £133,000
17 April 2008 Flat 3, Empress Court, 1a, Empress Road, Luton LU3 2RE Flat/apartment Leasehold £131,000
7 April 2008 Flat 5, Empress Court, 1a, Empress Road, Luton LU3 2RE Flat/apartment Leasehold £133,500
4 April 2008 Flat 1, Empress Court, 1a, Empress Road, Luton LU3 2RE Flat/apartment Leasehold £125,000
28 March 2008 Flat 9, Empress Court, 1a, Empress Road, Luton LU3 2RE Flat/apartment Leasehold £137,000
18 March 2008 Flat 7, Empress Court, 1a, Empress Road, Luton LU3 2RE Flat/apartment Leasehold £133,500
2 June 2006 14 Empress Road, Luton LU3 2RE Semi-detached Freehold £149,000
9 January 1996 Flat 8, Empress Court, 1a, Empress Road, Luton LU3 2RE Detached Freehold £195,000

Key to property sale icons:

First sale of newbuild property. This includes new properties created from existing properties, such as residential conversions of commercial or agricultural property, or subdivision of a larger residential property.
Subsequent sale of existing property.
Standard sale at market value to private individual.
Additional (non-standard) sale. This includes repossessions, buy-to-lets and transfers of property sold to non-private individuals.

Elected Representatives for LU3 2RE

United Kingdom Parliament
Constituency

Luton North

MP

Sarah Owen Labour

Luton Borough Council
Unitary Authority ward (UTW)

Northwell

Councillors

Babatunde Ajisola Labour

Amy Nicholls Labour

Robert Roche Labour

Elected representative data is updated approximately monthly, so may not include recent by-elections or vacancies.

Government Statistical Services (GSS) data for LU3 2RE

CodeNameData TypeData ThemeActive SinceData Owner
E00079713 Output Areas Statistical Building Block 1 January 2009 ONS
E01015765 Luton 006B Lower layer Super Output Areas Statistical Building Block 1 February 2004 ONS
E02003263 Luton 006 Middle layer Super Output Areas Statistical Building Block 1 August 2004 ONS
E05014746 Northwell Electoral Wards/Divisions Administrative/Electoral 4 May 2023 DLUHC
E06000032 Luton Unitary Authorities Administrative 1 January 2009 DLUHC
E12000006 East of England Regions Administrative 1 January 2009 DLUHC
E14001345 Luton North Westminster Parliamentary Constituencies Electoral 4 July 2024 LGBC
E23000026 Bedfordshire Police Force Areas Other 1 January 2009 Home Office
E30000237 Luton Travel to Work Areas Other 31 July 2015 ONS
E33025273 Workplace Zones Census 31 December 2011 ONS
E37000057 South East Midlands Local Enterprise Partnerships Other 1 April 2020 BEIS
E38000249 NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes ICB - M1J4Y Sub Integrated Care Board Locations Health 1 July 2022 ODS
E40000007 East of England NHS England Regions Health 1 April 2019 ODS
E43000027 Luton, unparished area Non-Civil Parished Areas Census 31 December 2011 ONS
E54000024 NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board Integrated Care Boards Health 1 July 2022 ODS
E56000035 East of England Cancer Alliances Health 1 April 2024 NHS England
E63011256 Luton Built Up Areas Census 17 April 2024 OS
E65000001 England Non-National Park Area England Non-National Park Area Census 27 February 2023 ONS
E92000001 England Country Administrative 1 January 2009 ONS

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