Caleb Close Luton
18 addresses across 4 postcodes (LU4), about 150 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 24000222.
- Flood: 4 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 98% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Leagrave, about 1.6 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Ferndale Leisure Gardens, is about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 127 to 135 m above sea level.
- Noise: 9 of its 18 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Lister House Surgery, about 220 m away, with 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 1,340 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 38% of households owned their home and 30% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 154 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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band B (59% of about 1,470 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)
- 38a Wingate Road, Luton LU4 8PX: up to 17 homes, not permissioned (190 m)
- Regent Court & Regent Court South, Laporte Way, permissioned (660 m (0.4 miles))
- Chubb House, 400 Dallow Road, Luton LU1 1FF: up to 130 homes, permissioned (890 m (0.6 miles))
- Britannia Estate, Leagrave Road, Luton LU3 1RJ: up to 96 homes, not permissioned (920 m (0.6 miles))
- Easingwold Gardens garage courts, Luton LU1 1UD: up to 12 homes, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 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, 4 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LU4 8DR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| LU4 8DY | not in 2 or 3 | 4 / 0 / 5 | unlikely |
| LU4 8FS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| LU4 8DD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 18 addresses are between 127 m and 135 m above sea level (132 m on average); the ground rises about 8 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LU4 8DD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| LU4 8DR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| LU4 8DY | 100% | 100% | 98% | 0% |
| LU4 8FS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Leagrave 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Luton 3.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) | |
| Luton Airport Parkway 4.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 31 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Arundel Road Maidenhall | 50 m |
| Bus or coach station | Luton Station Interchange Luton Town Centre | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Car parks | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Parking space on Malham Close | 350 m |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Osprey Charging Station | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lister House Surgery | 220 m |
| Pharmacies | 13 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Makan's Pharmacy | 120 m |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Marsh Road Dental Practice | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Luton And Dunstable University Hospital | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Police station | Luton North Police Station | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Kingsway Service Station Cashzone | 300 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Ferndale Leisure Gardens 27 ha | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 940 m² | 390 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Kingsway Park 3.0 ha | 250 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 4,080 m² | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Wardown Park, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 2 km (1.3 miles) east.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Wardown Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2 km (1.3 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Round Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) south |
| Bush Wood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Badgerdell Wood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Blossom Spring | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Wardown Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Warden Hill | Hill | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 9 | 18 | 18 |
9 of the street's 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maidenhall Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 570 m (0.4 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: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Downside Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 640 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Denbigh Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 950 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Foxdell Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Norton Road Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Beechwood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Sep 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Beech Hill Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 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 |
| Challney High School for Boys | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Challney High School for Girls | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Outstanding (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Denbigh High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Outstanding (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| William Austin Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Makans Pharmacy LU4 8DE | Retailers - other | 90 m | Exempt | |
| KASHMIRI ZAIQA LIMITED LU4 8RP | Mobile caterer | 100 m | 5 Very good | 11 Nov 2025 |
| DESI TADKA LUTON LTD LU4 8DJ | Mobile caterer | 140 m | 4 Good | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Asda Express Empire PFS LU4 8DL | Retailers - other | 150 m | 4 Good | 14 Aug 2025 |
| Bestfoods LU4 8RP | Retailers - other | 230 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 25 Jul 2026 |
| Darbar FC LTD LU4 8RP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Convenient Cart LU4 8RP | Retailers - other | 230 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Chiltern Hotel LU4 9RU | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 240 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jul 2025 |
| A1 Lahori Taste LU4 8DA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 250 m | 5 Very good | 11 Mar 2026 |
| B&M Retail Ltd LU4 8PX | Retailers - other | 290 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jan 2020 |
| T’z Treatz LU4 8DA | Other catering premises | 290 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 1 Sep 2026 |
| Beech Hill Bowling Club LU4 8DA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 300 m | Exempt | |
| Subway LU4 8DA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 5 Very good | 11 Feb 2025 |
| Original Roti Junction LU4 8DA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 8 Sep 2026 |
| Krispy Lemon Chicken Ltd LU4 8DA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 m | 5 Very good | 22 Aug 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 61 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 27 |
| Vehicle crime | 16 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 |
| Public order | 11 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Robbery | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near A505 (32); On or near Bongrace Walk (28); On or near Shopping Area (18); On or near Petrol Station (17); On or near Beverley Road (12).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 29 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 27% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 38% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 15% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 9% | 1% |
| Social rented | 21% | 17% |
| Private rented | 31% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 55% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 10% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 6% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 16% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 55% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 12% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 13% | 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 | 12% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 30% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 25% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 71% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 7% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhoods around this street are all in decile 2 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
- LU4 8DR: 12 addresses of 13 in the postcode
- LU4 8DY: 3 addresses of 135 in the postcode
- LU4 8FS: 2 addresses of 44 in the postcode
- LU4 8DD: 1 address of 19 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Chandos Road · Bongrace Walk · Beverley Road · Thornhill Place · Crosby Close · Douglas Road · Thornhill Road · Manx Close · Larkspur Gardens · Newark Road · Malham Close · Erin 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.