Coupees Path Luton
1 address across 1 postcode (LU2), about 140 m long. USRN 24002814.
- Flood: 21 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 A; 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 230 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, The Moor, is about 290 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 14.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 109 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Lea Vale Medical Practice, about 510 m (0.3 miles) away, with 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 450 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 15% of households owned their home and 36% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 673 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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (52% of about 810 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): Luton Town Centre and Surrounds (2023).
- 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)
- 6-14 Old Bedford Road, permissioned (20 m)
- Hatton Place, 114-134 Midland Road, Luton LU2 0FB: up to 7 homes, not permissioned (50 m)
- 41 - 43 Dudley Street, permissioned (80 m)
- 45-57 Dudley Street, Luton LU2 0NP: up to 30 homes, not permissioned (90 m)
- The English Rose, 46 Old Bedford Road, Luton LU2 7PA: up to 6 homes, not permissioned (140 m)
- 3-15 Cross Street, Luton LU2 0DP: up to 4 homes, not permissioned (190 m)
- Mill Gardens, 16 - 26 Mill Street, permissioned (200 m)
- Rear of 2-18 High Town Road, Luton LU2 0BW: up to 7 homes, not permissioned (240 m)
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, 21 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 38 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's address is about 109 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LU2 7NZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Luton 3.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 230 m |
| Luton Airport Parkway 4.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Leagrave 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 21 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 70 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Villa Road Wardown | 50 m |
| Bus or coach station | Luton Station Interchange Luton Town Centre | 160 m |
| Car parks | 11 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Blue Badge Car Park | 230 m |
| EV charging points | 11 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Osprey | 90 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lea Vale Medical Practice | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 14 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Royal Pharmacy | 270 m |
| NHS dentists | 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Sharing Smiles | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Luton And Dunstable University Hospital | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) |
| Police station | Luton Police Station | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 7 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Luton Station - Upper Level Cashzone | 260 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Moor 2.0 ha | 290 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Wardown Park 14 ha | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,120 m² | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | Manor Road Park 2.5 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 5,510 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 7 parks and gardens, 36 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Parish Church of St Mary, a listed building (Grade I), 710 m (0.4 miles) south-east. 62 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Parish Church of St Mary | Listed building, Grade I | 710 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Wardown Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| The Improvement Garden | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Wardown Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Spittlesea Wood | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) east |
| Lower Kidney Wood | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south-east |
| Farley Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south-west |
| Blossom Spring | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south-west |
| Warden Hill | Hill | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 14.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.5 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
1 of the street's 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 1 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 Luton: see them on the Luton page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Matthew's Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 490 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Rothesay Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 880 m (0.5 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 |
| Dallow Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 910 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hart Hill Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Denbigh High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Chapel Street Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Beech Hill Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 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 |
| River Bank Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Oct 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hillborough Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hillborough Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Tennyson Road Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Outstanding (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Wenlock CofE Academy Church of England | Primary | 7–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lemon Crispy Chicken and Pizza LU2 7NZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 50 m | 5 Very good | 25 Feb 2025 |
| M H Supermarket LU2 7NZ | Retailers - other | 50 m | 4 Good | 8 Oct 2019 |
| Diamond coffee Mediterranean cuisine LU2 0BL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 15 Sep 2026 |
| Victoria's Kitchen LU2 0NP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 12 Jun 2026 |
| J J Food Store LU2 0NP | Retailers - other | 80 m | 4 Good | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Bar Coffee Lounge Parllaku LU2 0NP | Other catering premises | 100 m | 5 Very good | 25 Jul 2026 |
| Hope Church Open House Lounge LU2 7NT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 5 Very good | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Moorland Gardens Care Home LU2 7NX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 160 m | 5 Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| Spark by Hilton Luton LU1 2NA | Other catering premises | 160 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jun 2026 |
| Farooj house LU1 2NA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Gold Coast Stores Ltd LU2 0BW | Retailers - other | 200 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Gourmet Junction LU2 0HS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 200 m | 4 Good | 4 Mar 2025 |
| Stoondido LU1 2NA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 200 m | 4 Good | 24 Feb 2026 |
| I Luv Coffee Ltd LU1 2LT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 5 Very good | 22 Mar 2022 |
| The Baguetters LU1 2LT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 200 m | 5 Very good | 19 Sep 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 212 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 107 |
| Public order | 69 |
| Other theft | 64 |
| Vehicle crime | 57 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 39 |
| Drugs | 30 |
| Bicycle theft | 21 |
| Robbery | 16 |
| Possession of weapons | 16 |
| Burglary | 15 |
| Theft from the person | 13 |
| Other crime | 12 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Bridge Street (210); On or near Mill Street (70); On or near Parking Area (70); On or near Plait Court (62); On or near Dudley Street (57).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 4% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 15% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 6% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 26% | 17% |
| Private rented | 59% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 67% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 9% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 3% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 18% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 39% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 5% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 25% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 14% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 56% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 36% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 53% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 8% | 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
- LU2 7NZ: 1 address of 76 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Dudley Street · Villa Road · Albion Court · Berkeley Path · Boyle Close · Albion Road · Butterworth Path · Mill Street · Cross Street · Station Road · Villa Road · New Bedford 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.