A505 Luton
3 addresses across 1 postcode (LU2), about 20 m long, classed as a a road. USRN 24003452.
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Luton costs £2,440 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Luton, about 1.7 km (1.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, People's Park, is about 840 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 158 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 3 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Stopsley Village Practice, about 770 m (0.5 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 340 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 68% of households owned their home and 28% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 64 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Luton in 2026-27: Band D £2,440 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,627 | £1,898 | £2,169 | £2,440 | £2,982 | £3,524 | £4,067 | £4,880 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (41% of about 780 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Land at Stockingstone Road, LU2 7NF: up to 62 homes, not permissioned (400 m (0.2 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 158 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LU2 7ST | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Luton 3.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Luton Airport Parkway 4.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) | |
| Leagrave 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 39 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Birchen Grove Round Green | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Luton Station Interchange Luton Town Centre | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Car parks | Parking space on Ridgway Road, LU2 | 1 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 3.3 km (2 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Stopsley Village Practice | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ashcroft Pharmacy | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Oral Health Clinic | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Luton And Dunstable University Hospital | 5 km (3.1 miles) |
| Police station | Luton Police Station | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 5 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | People's Park 6.2 ha | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 270 m² | 290 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ashcroft Road Recreation Ground 6.6 ha | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Stockingstone Leisure Gardens 1.9 ha | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Strip lynchets on Stopsley Common, a scheduled monument, 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Strip lynchets on Stopsley Common | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Wardown Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Putteridge Bury | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Wardown Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Slaughter's Wood | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Slipe Spring | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Spittlesea Wood | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Upshot Wood | Wood | 2 km (1.3 miles) north |
| Warden Hill | Hill | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.0 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
3 of the street's 3 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Luton: see them on the Luton page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 290 m | No published inspection |
| Stopsley Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 560 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ramridge Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 570 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Stopsley High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 730 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Luton Sixth Form College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Matthew's Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Someries Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Someries Infant School and Early Childhood Education Centre | Primary | 2–7 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Queen Elizabeth School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Hart Hill Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bushmead Primary & Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Wenlock CofE Academy Church of England | Primary | 7–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Paramount Care LTD LU2 9AP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 80 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jun 2025 |
| abm catering @ Sacred Heart Primary School LU2 9AJ | School/college/university | 260 m | 5 Very good | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Playtarium at Sacred Heart LU2 9AJ | School/college/university | 260 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 9 Sep 2026 |
| Jolly Topers LU2 7SP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 270 m | 5 Very good | 20 Aug 2026 |
| Novelties Cakes LU2 7SP | Retailers - other | 360 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Southern Fried Chicken LU2 7NB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 390 m | 4 Good | 16 Sep 2026 |
| Ramridge Primary School LU2 9AH | School/college/university | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Sizzle N Flame LU2 7SW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 1 Major improvement necessary | 10 Sep 2026 |
| Luton Food & Wine LU2 0TG | Retailers - other | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 17 Jun 2026 |
| BMS Grocers LU2 7SW | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Aug 2019 |
| Round Green Chippy LU2 7SW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Bamboo House LU2 7SW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Jul 2024 |
| Round Green Post Office LU2 7SW | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 Oct 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 24 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Englefield (17); On or near Hitchin Road (13); On or near Sunningdale (8); On or near Rose Wood Close (8); On or near Felix Avenue (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 68% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 37% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 14% | 17% |
| Private rented | 18% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 9% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 20% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 29% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 52% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 5% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 8% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 61% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 27% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 28% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 22% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 88% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- LU2 7ST: 3 addresses of 76 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Englefield · Deep Denes · Rose Wood Close · Shelton Way · Arnold Close · Sunningdale · Stephens Close · Birchen Grove · Stephens Gardens · Kynance Close · Felix Avenue · Hogarth Close
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.