Copt Hall New Mill End, Central Bedfordshire
13 addresses across 3 postcodes (LU2), about 2.1 km (1.3 miles) long. USRN 35101230.
- Sales: 5 recorded sales since 1995; in 2009 the median was £175,000 across 1 sale.
- 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 D; Band D in Central Bedfordshire costs £2,516 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 92% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Luton Airport Parkway, about 3 km (1.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 2.6 km (1.6 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 108 to 150 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 Elms Medical Practice, about 3.9 km (2.4 miles) away.
- People: About 410 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 51% of households owned their home and 35% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | £175,000 | £175,000 | £175,000 |
| 1998 | 2 | £149,000 | £83,000 | £215,000 |
| 1997 | 2 | £87,819 | £45,638 | £130,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar 2009 | 74 LU2 9PJ | Terraced | £175,000 | |
| 5 Aug 1998 | THE COTTAGE LU2 9PJ | Detached | £215,000 | |
| 21 Apr 1998 | 73 LU2 9PJ | Semi-detached | £83,000 | |
| 23 Jun 1997 | 74 LU2 9PJ | Terraced | £45,638 | |
| 13 Jun 1997 | THE COTTAGE LU2 9PJ | Detached | £130,000 |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Central Bedfordshire in 2026-27: Band D £2,516 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,677 | £1,957 | £2,237 | £2,516 | £3,075 | £3,634 | £4,194 | £5,032 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (33% of about 690 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 2.
- 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: yes, Central Bedfordshire.
Listed buildings
- LABURNUM FARMHOUSE, grade II
- NEW MILL END FARMHOUSE, grade II
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 0 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 9PW | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
| LU2 9PJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| LU2 9PN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 13 addresses are between 108 m and 150 m above sea level (128 m on average); the ground rises about 42 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LU2 9PJ | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% |
| LU2 9PN | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| LU2 9PW | 92% | 92% | 92% | 8% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Luton Airport Parkway 4.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Harpenden 2.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) | |
| Luton 3.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 0 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Chiltern Green Road Newmill End | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Bus or coach station | Airport Bus Station Luton Airport | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Car parks | Parking space on Someries Hill, LU2 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Elms Medical Practice | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Asda Pharmacy | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Pure Dentistry Limited | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Spire Harpenden Hospital | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Police station | Harpenden Police Station | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Batford, Batford | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 12 ha | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Play area | Westfield Road Play Area 560 m² | 3 km (1.8 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 4.6 ha | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 2,480 m² | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Someries Castle: a medieval magnate's residence and formal garden remains, a scheduled monument, 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north. 5 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Someries Castle: a medieval magnate's residence and formal garden remains | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Luton Hoo | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Fernell's Wood | Wood | 520 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Deacon's Spring | Wood | 740 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Hardingdell Wood | Wood | 820 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Mill Stream | Lake or reservoir | 1.6 km (1 mile) south |
| Winch Hill | Hill | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) north |
| Whiteway Bottom | Valley | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.0 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 12 | 7 | 13 |
1 of the street's 13 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 6 from railways, 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 Central Bedfordshire: see them on the Central Bedfordshire page.
Nearest schools
No open schools within 2 km (1.2 miles).
Food hygiene ratings nearby
No rated food businesses within 500 m (0.3 miles).
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (bedfordshire).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 51% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 28% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 4% | 17% |
| Private rented | 45% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 66% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 20% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 40% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 51% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 54% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 17% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 35% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 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 9PW: 11 addresses of 47 in the postcode
- LU2 9PJ: 1 address of 13 in the postcode
- LU2 9PN: 1 address of 14 in the postcode
All the streets in LU2 and across Central Bedfordshire.
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.