Cedar Close Luton
13 addresses across 2 postcodes (LU4), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 24000251.
- Sales: 9 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £280,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 10 homes have an energy certificate (C: 5, D: 5).
- 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 Leagrave, about 2.9 km (1.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 40 m away, and Houghton Hall Park (20 hectares) is about 580 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 141 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 13 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Wheatfield Surgery, about 390 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 390 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 59% of households owned their home and 26% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 88 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 | 1 | £280,000 | £280,000 | £280,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £315,000 | £315,000 | £315,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £206,000 | £206,000 | £206,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £240,000 | £240,000 | £240,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £149,995 | £149,995 | £149,995 |
| 2002 | 1 | £97,000 | £97,000 | £97,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £50,500 | £50,500 | £50,500 |
| 1997 | 1 | £35,000 | £35,000 | £35,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 May 2025 | 10 LU4 0SQ | Terraced | £280,000 | |
| 18 Feb 2022 | 8 LU4 0SQ | Terraced | £315,000 | |
| 21 Feb 2020 | 3 LU4 0SQ | Terraced | £206,000 | |
| 13 Sep 2019 | 2 LU4 0SQ | Terraced | £240,000 | |
| 27 Jan 2017 | 6 LU4 0SQ | Terraced | £250,000 | |
| 27 Jan 2010 | 8 LU4 0SQ | Terraced | £149,995 | |
| 28 Nov 2002 | 8 LU4 0SQ | Terraced | £97,000 | |
| 7 Jun 1999 | 8 LU4 0SQ | Terraced | £50,500 | |
| 29 Aug 1997 | 9 LU4 0SQ | Terraced | £35,000 |
Energy performance certificates
10 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 73 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (5); House, end-terrace (5). Built: 1950-1966 (9); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (6); rented (social) (4).
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 (80% of about 640 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)
- Oatfield Close garage courts, Luton LU4 0UH: up to 6 homes, not permissioned (520 m (0.3 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 141 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LU4 0SD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| LU4 0SQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Leagrave 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Luton 3.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 6.2 km (3.9 miles) | |
| Harlington (Bedfordshire) 308,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.9 km (4.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 14 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 42 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Woodside Estate Dunstable | 200 m |
| Bus or coach station | Luton Station Interchange Luton Town Centre | 6.1 km (3.8 miles) |
| Car parks | Cradock Rd Parking | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | 6 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest All Saints View Apartment Car Park | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 9.5 km (5.9 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wheatfield Surgery | 390 m |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Smiths Pharmacy | 340 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Poynters Road Dental Practice | 380 m |
| Hospital | Luton And Dunstable University Hospital | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Police station | Luton North Police Station | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Lewsey Farm, Lewsey Farm Cashzone | 340 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.2 ha | 40 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Houghton Hall Park 20 ha | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 260 m² | 80 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 2.7 ha | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.7 ha | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 28 hectares in all.
Landmarks
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Green | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Skimpot Wood | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
| Grove Spring | Wood | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) south |
| Stanner's Wood | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south-east |
| Stipers Hill | Hill | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) south |
| Valentine Pond | Lake or reservoir | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 12 | 13 | 13 |
1 of the street's 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chantry Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 470 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Vale Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 600 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Willow Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Southfield Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Pastures Way Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 810 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Chalk Hills Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 820 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hadrian Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 940 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Christophers Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Jul 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 |
| Lime Tree Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Ferrars Academy | Primary | 3–7 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cafe LU5 4TB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jun 2025 |
| Molly's Ltd LU4 0UN | Retailers - other | 340 m | 4 Good | 3 Jun 2026 |
| New Halal World LU4 0UN | Retailers - other | 340 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Voievod LU4 0UN | Retailers - other | 340 m | 5 Very good | 27 Sep 2024 |
| J Pao & Co Ltd LU5 4TP | Manufacturers/packers | 350 m | 5 Very good | 11 Dec 2025 |
| P & I Smith Ltd LU4 0UN | Retailers - other | 350 m | Exempt | |
| Co-operative LU4 0UN | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 360 m | 5 Very good | 27 Aug 2026 |
| Rooster LU4 0QL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 370 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 15 Jul 2026 |
| The Poynters Arms LU5 4SJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 380 m | 5 Very good | 28 Sep 2023 |
| Chantry Primary Academy LU4 0QP | School/college/university | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Lewsey Community Cafe LU4 0QP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Oct 2025 |
| Sfc peri peri LU4 0QL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 1 Major improvement necessary | 25 Jul 2026 |
| VR Supermarket LU4 0QT | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 1 Major improvement necessary | 9 Feb 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 53 |
| Other crime | 7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Drugs | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Parking Area (21); On or near Binder Close (15); On or near Carfax Close (10); On or near Nettle Close (7); On or near Marlin Road (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 23% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 59% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 26% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 30% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 51% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 11% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 14% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 13% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 62% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 12% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 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 | 15% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 26% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 26% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 84% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 4% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is 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
Nearby streets
Regis Road · Aspley Close · Marlin Road · Kimberley Close · Carfax Close · Marlin Court · Binder Close · Nettle Close · Brunel Court · Plough Close · Lillyfield Close · Lollard 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.