Arncliffe Crescent Luton
13 addresses across 2 postcodes (LU2), about 120 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 24000058.
- Sales: 14 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £417,500 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (D: 2, E: 4).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is 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 690 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, People's Park, is about 120 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 118 to 121 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Malzeard Road Practice, about 530 m (0.3 miles) away, with 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 510 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 14% of households owned their home and 34% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 268 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | £417,500 | £340,000 | £495,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £306,500 | £306,500 | £306,500 |
| 2019 | 1 | £240,000 | £240,000 | £240,000 |
| 2015 | 2 | £312,500 | £245,000 | £380,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £168,000 | £168,000 | £168,000 |
| 2011 | 2 | £169,998 | £140,000 | £199,995 |
| 2009 | 1 | £120,000 | £120,000 | £120,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £168,000 | £168,000 | £168,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £66,000 | £66,000 | £66,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £63,500 | £63,500 | £63,500 |
| 1995 | 1 | £77,000 | £77,000 | £77,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Oct 2025 | 3 LU2 7PL | Semi-detached | £495,000 | |
| 12 Sep 2025 | 6 LU2 7PL | Semi-detached | £340,000 | |
| 29 Jul 2022 | 5 LU2 7PL | Semi-detached | £306,500 | |
| 2 Apr 2019 | 7 LU2 7PL | Semi-detached | £240,000 | |
| 4 Dec 2015 | 3 LU2 7PL | Semi-detached | £380,000 | |
| 19 Oct 2015 | 4 LU2 7PL | Semi-detached | £245,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2014 | 8 LU2 7PL | Semi-detached | £168,000 | |
| 19 Aug 2011 | 2 LU2 7PL | Semi-detached | £140,000 | |
| 8 Jul 2011 | 3 LU2 7PL | Semi-detached | £199,995 | |
| 21 Dec 2009 | 8 LU2 7PL | Semi-detached | £120,000 | |
| 21 Dec 2004 | 5 LU2 7PL | Semi-detached | £168,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2000 | 9 LU2 7PL | Detached | £66,000 | |
| 9 Jan 1997 | 9 LU2 7PL | Detached | £63,500 | |
| 28 Jul 1995 | 3 LU2 7PL | Semi-detached | £77,000 |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 86 m². Most common: Bungalow, semi-detached (5); House, semi-detached (1). Built: 1950-1966 (6). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (5).
Each home's certificates and sales (5 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 (44% of about 1,100 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 adjacent to 108 Frederick Street, permissioned (280 m)
- 111 North Street, Luton LU2 7QG: up to 15 homes, not permissioned (310 m)
- The English Rose, 46 Old Bedford Road, Luton LU2 7PA: up to 6 homes, not permissioned (370 m)
- 45-57 Dudley Street, Luton LU2 0NP: up to 30 homes, not permissioned (420 m (0.3 miles))
- 41 - 43 Dudley Street, permissioned (450 m (0.3 miles))
- 40 Wenlock Street, Luton LU2 0NN and surrounds: up to 23 homes, not permissioned (480 m (0.3 miles))
- Land and buildings at and behind 98-100 Wenlock Street, Luton LU2 0NN: up to 7 homes, permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
- 6-14 Old Bedford Road, permissioned (520 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 30 September 2026: CITYFIBRE METRO NETWORKS LTD, Remedial works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
- 17 September 2026: CITYFIBRE METRO NETWORKS LTD, Utility repair and maintenance works, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 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 7PL | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| LU2 7FB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 13 addresses are between 118 m and 121 m above sea level (119 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LU2 7FB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| LU2 7PL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Luton 3.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Luton Airport Parkway 4.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Leagrave 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 51 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Knights Field Wardown | 150 m |
| Bus or coach station | Luton Station Interchange Luton Town Centre | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Parking space on Ridgway Road, LU2 | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 11 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Osprey | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Malzeard Road Practice | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 16 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Royal Pharmacy | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dunstable Road (Dental Surgery) | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Luton And Dunstable University Hospital | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| Police station | Luton Police Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest R V News Cashzone | 210 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest People's Park 6.2 ha | 120 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Wardown Park 14 ha | 290 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,120 m² | 320 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Luton Town and Indians Cricket Club 2.9 ha | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Stockingstone Leisure Gardens 1.9 ha | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 33 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Wardown Park, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 610 m (0.4 miles) north. 28 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Wardown Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 610 m (0.4 miles) north |
| The Improvement Garden | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Wardown Lake | Lake or reservoir | 560 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Spittlesea Wood | Wood | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) east |
| Blossom Spring | Wood | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south-west |
| Farley Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south-west |
| Lower Kidney Wood | Wood | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south |
| Warden Hill | Hill | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
None of the street's 13 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, railways or aircraft.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Matthew's Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 470 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Denbigh High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 670 m (0.4 miles) | Outstanding (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| River Bank Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 790 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Oct 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Beech Hill Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Dallow Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hart Hill Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Rothesay Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Denbigh Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Chapel Street Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Luton Sixth Form College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Wenlock CofE Academy Church of England | Primary | 7–11 | 1.6 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 |
| Maidenhall Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (Mar 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; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RV Food And Wine ltd LU2 7PJ | Retailers - other | 120 m | 5 Very good | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Sabrosa Tacos LU2 7PD | Other catering premises | 210 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 1 Sep 2026 |
| R V News LU2 7RF | Retailers - other | 210 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jan 2020 |
| Moorland Gardens Care Home LU2 7NX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 380 m | 5 Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| Belle Vue Residential Care Home LU3 1LF | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| G5ifty6 Farm2door LU3 1DN | Distributors/Transporters | 420 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Bar Coffee Lounge Parllaku LU2 0NP | Other catering premises | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 25 Jul 2026 |
| Training Depot Day Nursery LU3 1DS | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Hope Church Open House Lounge LU2 7NT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 Mar 2026 |
| S N Food and Wine LU3 1DP | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Nov 2016 |
| Around the Clock Club LU2 0NJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 31 Aug 2026 |
| St Matthews Primary School LU2 0NJ | School/college/university | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Mar 2025 |
| Lemon Crispy Chicken and Pizza LU2 7NZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 25 Feb 2025 |
| M H Supermarket LU2 7NZ | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 8 Oct 2019 |
| ATZ&H Inn T/A ATZ&H Desserts LU3 1LF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 5 May 2022 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 105 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 56 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 |
| Other theft | 23 |
| Vehicle crime | 17 |
| Burglary | 12 |
| Drugs | 11 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Robbery | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Clarendon Road (45); On or near The Larches (42); On or near Frederick Street (26); On or near William Street (26); On or near Cromwell Hill (24).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 3% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 14% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 7% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 5% | 17% |
| Private rented | 81% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 66% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 3% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 17% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 43% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 17% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 18% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 64% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 34% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 24% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 44% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 12% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 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
Nearby streets
The Wickets · Clarendon Road · Kingham Way · Wensleydale · Earls Meade · Cromwell Hill · The Larches · Reginald Street · Frederick Street Passage · Knights Field · William Street · Havelock Road
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.