Bramble Close Luton
7 addresses across 2 postcodes (LU4), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 24000166.
- Sales: 2 recorded sales since 1995; in 2018 the median was £260,000 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, F: 1).
- Flood: 8 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 Leagrave, about 790 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 140 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 13.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 120 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 7 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Drs Mirza Sukhani & Partners, about 210 m away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 740 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 75% of households owned their home and 33% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 63 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2 | £260,000 | £245,000 | £275,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Dec 2018 | 3 LU4 9LX | Semi-detached | £275,000 | |
| 26 Apr 2018 | 4 LU4 9LX | Semi-detached | £245,000 |
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 83 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (3). Built: 1950-1966 (2); 1930-1949 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (1); owner-occupied (1).
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 (40% of about 730 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)
- The Laurels, Ely Way, permissioned (360 m)
- Land at Leagrave Service Station, 102 High Street, Leagrave, Luton LU4 9LQ: up to 40 homes, 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 6 addresses are in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 6 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 30 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 2 low and 0 very low.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LU4 9LX | not in 2 or 3 | 5 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| LU4 9LU | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 2 / 6 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 120 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LU4 9LU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| LU4 9LX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Leagrave 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Luton 3.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) | |
| Luton Airport Parkway 4.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 6.2 km (3.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 14 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 51 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bramble Road Hockwell Ring | 110 m |
| Bus or coach station | Luton Station Interchange Luton Town Centre | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) |
| Car parks | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Car Park Estates Yard - Luton | 390 m |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 240 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 7.7 km (4.8 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Drs Mirza Sukhani & Partners | 210 m |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hockwell Ring Pharmacy | 270 m |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Acworth Crescent (Dental Surgery) | 280 m |
| Hospital | Luton And Dunstable University Hospital | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Police station | Luton North Police Station | 270 m |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest MFG - Leagrave Cashzone | 250 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.3 ha | 140 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,690 m² | 220 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 28 ha | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,670 m² | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 6.7 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Neolithic enclosure known as Waulud's Bank, a scheduled monument, 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Neolithic enclosure known as Waulud's Bank | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Stanner's Wood | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south |
| Skimpot Wood | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south-west |
| Great Bramingham Wood | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north-east |
| Little Bramingham Wood | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north-east |
| Valentine Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) north-east |
| Stipers Hill | Hill | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 13.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 14.2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 4 | 7 | 7 |
3 of the street's 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leagrave Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 300 m | No published inspection |
| The Gill Blowers Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 350 m | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Challney High School for Girls | Secondary | 11–16 | 600 m (0.4 miles) | Outstanding (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Pirton Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 820 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Beechwood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Sep 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ferrars Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Challney High School for Boys | Secondary | 11–16 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Ferrars Academy | Primary | 3–7 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Pastures Way Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Southfield Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Waulud Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leagrave Primary School/Leagrave Lunches LU4 9NE | School/college/university | 140 m | 5 Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| GB food bank LU4 9LB | Retailers - other | 200 m | 4 Good | 17 Oct 2025 |
| Hockwell Ring Pharmacy LU4 9PG | Retailers - other | 260 m | Exempt | |
| Hockwell ring grocery LTD LU4 9PG | Retailers - other | 270 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 3 Jun 2025 |
| Londis Leagrave LU4 9LQ | Retailers - other | 280 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Hockwell Ring Fish & Chips & Chinese Take Away LU4 9PG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 280 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Hockwell ring butchers ltd LU4 9PG | Retailers - other | 280 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 26 Aug 2026 |
| Peri Bite LU4 9PG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 280 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Premier News LU4 9PG | Retailers - other | 280 m | 4 Good | 22 Mar 2016 |
| Aujla Superstore Luton Ltd LU4 9PG | Retailers - other | 280 m | 5 Very good | 13 Oct 2017 |
| Gill Blowers Nursery School LU4 9JL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 350 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jul 2025 |
| St Luke’s Leagrave LU4 9JY | Other catering premises | 380 m | 5 Very good | 24 Nov 2023 |
| JJ Convenience Store Ltd LU4 9JU | Retailers - other | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 Feb 2025 |
| Leagrave Mr Chips LU4 9JU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 Jun 2025 |
| Capwell Grange LU4 9GR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 19 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Drugs | 6 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near The Green (28); On or near Petrol Station (13); On or near Saltfield Crescent (5); On or near Mayne Avenue (4); On or near Clifford Crescent (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 24% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 75% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 37% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 14% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 19% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 22% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 60% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 5% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 9% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 68% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 12% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 33% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 22% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 85% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 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
Nearby streets
Bramble Road · Mayne Avenue · Orchard Way · Torquay Drive · Sir Herbert Janes Village · The Green · Bank Close · Haverdale · Hurlock Way · Barley Lane · Clifford Crescent · Broxley Mead
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.