LU3 3QP

a postcode in Luton

Introduced in January 1980

LU3 3QP	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 3QP

Benson Close - 45 properties, USRN 24000120

Ventnor Gardens - 1 property, USRN 24001322

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

Coordinates

Latitude: 51.9172 / 51°55'1"N

Longitude: -0.4468 / 0°26'48"W

UTM Reference: 30U 675590 5754912

OS Easting: 506922

OS Northing: 225438

OS Grid: TL069254

Location Encoding

Mapcode Local: GBR TMZ.V6

Mapcode Global: VHFRF.62NL

Open Location Code: 9C3XWH83+V7

Maidenhead Locator System: IO91sw60

Demographics

Urban/Rural Indicator: C1

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

ONS Population Classification: 5b2

Ethnically Diverse Suburb-an Professionals
Suburban Professionals
Established Multi-Ethnic Suburbs

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD): 21572 / 32844

7th decile
somewhat less deprived

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

Sun and Moon Times for LU3 3QP on Tuesday 30 June 2026

Nautical twilight begins (First light)	02:42
Civil twilight begins (Dawn)	03:57
Sunrise	04:46
Transit (sun is at its highest)	13:05
Sunset	21:24
Civil twilight ends (Dusk)	22:13
Nautical twilight ends (Nightfall)	23:28

Hours of daylight today	04:16 to 21:54
Hours of darkness tonight (lighting-up time)	21:54 to 04:16
Moon Phase	Full Moon
Moon Sets	03:29
Moon Rises	21:20

For a full sun and moon calendar for LU3 3QP, go to The Time and Place

Residential Property Sales in LU3 3QP

Date	Address	Property Type	Tenure	Price
30 January 2024	70 Benson Close, Luton LU3 3QP	Semi-detached	Freehold	£337,000
11 December 2023	66 Benson Close, Luton LU3 3QP	Semi-detached	Freehold	£320,000
5 November 2021	56 Benson Close, Luton LU3 3QP	Semi-detached	Freehold	£342,000
4 August 2021	78 Benson Close, Luton LU3 3QP	Semi-detached	Freehold	£300,000
20 November 2020	32 Benson Close, Luton LU3 3QP	Semi-detached	Freehold	£290,000
30 November 2018	32 Benson Close, Luton LU3 3QP	Semi-detached	Freehold	£270,000
3 July 2018	52 Benson Close, Luton LU3 3QP	Semi-detached	Freehold	£254,000
29 March 2018	50 Benson Close, Luton LU3 3QP	Semi-detached	Freehold	£270,000
10 November 2017	30 Benson Close, Luton LU3 3QP	Semi-detached	Freehold	£310,000
17 April 2015	40 Benson Close, Luton LU3 3QP	Semi-detached	Freehold	£210,000
27 June 2014	32 Benson Close, Luton LU3 3QP	Semi-detached	Freehold	£199,950
21 June 2013	84 Benson Close, Luton LU3 3QP	Semi-detached	Freehold	£169,000
23 March 2012	70 Benson Close, Luton LU3 3QP	Semi-detached	Freehold	£153,000
8 March 2012	8 Benson Close, Luton LU3 3QP	Semi-detached	Freehold	£210,000
1 April 2011	48 Benson Close, Luton LU3 3QP	Semi-detached	Freehold	£156,000
25 April 2008	2 Benson Close, Luton LU3 3QP	Semi-detached	Freehold	£237,500
13 March 2008	6 Benson Close, Luton LU3 3QP	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£183,000
9 July 2007	8 Benson Close, Luton LU3 3QP	Semi-detached	Freehold	£185,000
29 June 2007	68 Benson Close, Luton LU3 3QP	Semi-detached	Freehold	£200,000
1 March 2007	12 Benson Close, Luton LU3 3QP	Semi-detached	Freehold	£185,000
19 December 2006	24 Benson Close, Luton LU3 3QP	Semi-detached	Freehold	£181,500
11 August 2006	64 Benson Close, Luton LU3 3QP	Semi-detached	Freehold	£167,500
13 June 2006	34 Benson Close, Luton LU3 3QP	Semi-detached	Freehold	£147,000
25 November 2005	32 Benson Close, Luton LU3 3QP	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£160,000
3 June 2005	64 Benson Close, Luton LU3 3QP	Semi-detached	Freehold	£155,000
24 September 2004	8 Benson Close, Luton LU3 3QP	Semi-detached	Freehold	£130,000
12 August 2004	24 Benson Close, Luton LU3 3QP	Semi-detached	Freehold	£159,950
22 August 2003	18 Benson Close, Luton LU3 3QP	Semi-detached	Freehold	£128,000
19 February 2003	26 Benson Close, Luton LU3 3QP	Detached	Freehold	£133,000
6 December 2002	8 Benson Close, Luton LU3 3QP	Semi-detached	Freehold	£130,000
16 August 2002	78 Benson Close, Luton LU3 3QP	Semi-detached	Freehold	£120,000
9 April 2002	4 Benson Close, Luton LU3 3QP	Semi-detached	Freehold	£113,000
30 November 2001	66 Benson Close, Luton LU3 3QP	Semi-detached	Freehold	£104,000
8 November 2001	42 Benson Close, Luton LU3 3QP	Semi-detached	Freehold	£118,500
26 October 2001	50 Benson Close, Luton LU3 3QP	Semi-detached	Freehold	£105,000
21 June 2001	2 Benson Close, Luton LU3 3QP	Semi-detached	Freehold	£112,000
15 June 2001	2 Benson Close, Luton LU3 3QP	Semi-detached	Freehold	£99,000
8 March 2001	24 Benson Close, Luton LU3 3QP	Semi-detached	Freehold	£94,500
25 August 2000	48 Benson Close, Luton LU3 3QP	Semi-detached	Freehold	£95,000
12 November 1999	30 Benson Close, Luton LU3 3QP	Semi-detached	Freehold	£83,500
14 June 1999	72 Benson Close, Luton LU3 3QP	Semi-detached	Freehold	£68,995
3 June 1999	18 Benson Close, Luton LU3 3QP	Semi-detached	Freehold	£64,000
25 May 1999	78 Benson Close, Luton LU3 3QP	Semi-detached	Freehold	£73,000
22 October 1998	34 Benson Close, Luton LU3 3QP	Semi-detached	Freehold	£59,000
7 March 1997	4 Benson Close, Luton LU3 3QP	Semi-detached	Freehold	£49,250
31 January 1997	20 Benson Close, Luton LU3 3QP	Semi-detached	Freehold	£50,000
10 January 1997	58 Benson Close, Luton LU3 3QP	Semi-detached	Freehold	£53,500
13 September 1996	64 Benson Close, Luton LU3 3QP	Semi-detached	Freehold	£54,000
28 June 1996	54 Benson Close, Luton LU3 3QP	Semi-detached	Freehold	£52,150
10 February 1995	24 Benson Close, Luton LU3 3QP	Semi-detached	Freehold	£60,000

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 3QP

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 3QP

Code	Name	Data Type	Data Theme	Active Since	Data Owner
E00079745		Output Areas	Statistical Building Block	1 January 2009	ONS
E01015770	Luton 001F	Lower layer Super Output Areas	Statistical Building Block	1 February 2004	ONS
E02003258	Luton 001	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
E33025252		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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