Amberley Close Luton
12 addresses across 3 postcodes (LU2), about 90 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 24000041.
- Sales: 5 recorded sales since 1995; in 2021 the median was £345,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, E: 4).
- Flood: 26 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 3.2 km (2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 110 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 160 to 161 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 12 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Stopsley Village Practice, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 530 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 87% of households owned their home and 30% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 33 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | £345,000 | £345,000 | £345,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £315,000 | £315,000 | £315,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £235,000 | £235,000 | £235,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £127,000 | £127,000 | £127,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Aug 2021 | 4 LU2 8HX | Detached | £345,000 | |
| 8 Oct 2015 | 5 LU2 8HX | Detached | £315,000 | |
| 14 Sep 2012 | 8 LU2 8HX | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 15 Sep 2006 | 8 LU2 8HX | Detached | £235,000 | |
| 8 Oct 1999 | 8 LU2 8HX | Detached | £127,000 |
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 94 m². Most common: House, detached (5). Built: 1967-1975 (3); 1976-1982 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 addresses)
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 (39% of about 590 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)
- Garage court rear of 59 Mangrove Road, Mangrove Road, LU2 9BW: up to 6 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 4 August 2026 to 6 August 2026: AFFINITY WATER - C, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 23 addresses are in areas at high risk, 3 at medium risk and 7 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| LU2 8HX | not in 2 or 3 | 6 / 1 / 3 | unlikely |
| LU2 8HZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| LU2 8JA | not in 2 or 3 | 17 / 2 / 4 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 12 addresses are between 160 m and 161 m above sea level (160 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LU2 8HX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| LU2 8HZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| LU2 8JA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Luton 3.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Luton Airport Parkway 4.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Leagrave 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5.4 km (3.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 32 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Roedean Close Wigmore | 330 m |
| Bus or coach station | Airport Bus Station Luton Airport | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Car parks | Village Parking Free Transfers | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Stopsley Village Practice | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Krish Chemist | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Oral Health Clinic | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Luton And Dunstable University Hospital | 6.5 km (4.1 miles) |
| Police station | Luton Police Station | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Wigmore Lane | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.8 ha | 110 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 3.6 ha | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | Natural Play Space 2,270 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.6 ha | 130 m |
| Allotments | Wigmore Lane Leisure Gardens 2.8 ha | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 5.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Putteridge Bury, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 1 km (0.6 miles) north. 8 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Putteridge Bury | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1 km (0.6 miles) north |
| Strip lynchets on Stopsley Common | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Wardown Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Slipe Spring | Wood | 450 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Slaughter's Wood | Wood | 890 m (0.6 miles) south |
| Great Hayes Wood | Wood | 910 m (0.6 miles) north |
| Wardown Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) west |
| Winch Hill | Hill | 3.2 km (2 miles) south-east |
| Whiteway Bottom | Valley | 4.9 km (3.1 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.8 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 11 | 12 | 12 |
1 of the street's 12 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Putteridge Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 430 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Putteridge High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 450 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Someries Infant School and Early Childhood Education Centre | Primary | 2–7 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Someries Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 840 m (0.5 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 |
| Cockernhoe Endowed CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Queen Elizabeth School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 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 |
| Stopsley Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ramridge Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 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 |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Wigmore Primary | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Stopsley High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.8 km (1.1 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea Star Fish and Chips LU2 8DZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 14 May 2025 |
| Putteridge Community Nursery LU2 8HJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 340 m | 5 Very good | 21 Aug 2018 |
| Putteridge Primary LU2 8HJ | School/college/university | 340 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Extra Care Club LU2 8HJ | School/college/university | 340 m | 5 Very good | 1 May 2019 |
| Putteridge High School LU2 8HJ | School/college/university | 340 m | 5 Very good | 2 Dec 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 13 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Rogate Road (8); On or near Pevensey Close (6); On or near Chesford Road (5); On or near Field End Close (4); On or near Wandon Close (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 87% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 52% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 55% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 31% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 34% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 55% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 71% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 30% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 10% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 91% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 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 8HX: 10 addresses
- LU2 8HZ: 1 address of 26 in the postcode
- LU2 8JA: 1 address of 42 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Pevensey Close · Middleton Road · Field End Close · Selsey Drive · Balcombe Close · Birling Drive · Boxgrove Close · West Way · Wandon Close · Birling Drive · Rochester Avenue · Eastfield 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.