Eyncourt Road Luton, Central Bedfordshire
22 addresses across 2 postcodes (LU5), about 450 m (0.3 miles) long, classed as a minor road. USRN 35100533.
- 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 D; Band D in Central Bedfordshire costs £2,516 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Leagrave, about 3.8 km (2.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Houghton Hall Park, is about 830 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 13.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 144 to 148 m above sea level.
- Noise: 6 of its 22 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Priory Gardens Surgery, about 800 m (0.5 miles) away, with 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 430 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 74% of households owned their home and 17% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 13 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 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 (50% of about 840 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)
- Dukeminster Estate, Church Street, Dunstable: up to 170 homes, permissioned (660 m (0.4 miles))
- Dukeminster, Church Street, Dunstable: up to 270 homes, permissioned (680 m (0.4 miles))
- Site of former Dunstable Library, Vernon Place, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
- Former Interbrew, Eastern Avenue Industrial Estate, Eastern Avenue, Dunstable: up to 100 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
- Former Interbrew, Eastern Avenue Industrial Estate, Eastern Avenue, Dunstable: up to 120 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 3 August 2026: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, two-way signals, on the carriageway (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LU5 4TS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| LU5 4LT | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 22 addresses are between 144 m and 148 m above sea level (147 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LU5 4LT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| LU5 4TS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Leagrave 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) |
| Luton 3.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 6.8 km (4.2 miles) | |
| Harlington (Bedfordshire) 308,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.6 km (4.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 29 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Verey Road Dunstable | 10 m |
| Bus or coach station | Luton Station Interchange Luton Town Centre | 6.6 km (4.1 miles) |
| Car parks | Ashton Square Car Park | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 10 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Sainsburys Dunstable Smart Charge | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 10.1 km (6.3 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Priory Gardens Surgery | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 11 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Asda Pharmacy | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Poynters Road Dental Practice | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Luton And Dunstable University Hospital | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Police station | Dunstable Police Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cash In & Out Machine Asda Lloyds Bank | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Houghton Hall Park 20 ha | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 460 m² | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.7 ha | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 4,190 m² | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Marshe Almshouses, a listed building (Grade II*), 870 m (0.5 miles) south-west. 4 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Marshe Almshouses | Listed building, Grade II* | 870 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Houghton Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) north |
| Dunstable Priory | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Medieval village 100m west of Zouches Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Green | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Grove Spring | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Stipers Hill | Hill | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south |
| Blue Waters Woodland | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-west |
| Skimpot Wood | Wood | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
| Stanner's Wood | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 13.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.9 | 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 |
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 16 | 22 | 22 |
6 of the street's 22 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 Central Bedfordshire: see them on the Central Bedfordshire page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 490 m (0.3 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hadrian Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 560 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Vale Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 580 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 |
| Priory Academy | All-through | 9–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| All Saints Academy Dunstable Church of England | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Christophers Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 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 |
| Chantry Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Thomas Whitehead Church of England Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Houghton Regis Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Jul 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Good |
| Dunstable Icknield Lower School | Primary | 3–9 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Requires improvement (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 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 |
| The Chalk Hills Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TeamSport LU5 4TT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 5 Very good | 5 Apr 2022 |
| Superdrug Stores LU5 4LT | Retailers - other | 190 m | Exempt | |
| Kids in Action LU5 4SB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | 5 Very good | 13 Nov 2024 |
| Tim Hortons LU5 4WL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 5 Very good | 15 Aug 2024 |
| Sports Direct LU5 4WL | Retailers - other | 350 m | Exempt | |
| Evans Cycles LU5 4WL | Retailers - other | 350 m | Exempt | |
| Hot Dog Cart LU5 4QW | Mobile caterer | 370 m | 5 Very good | 23 Feb 2026 |
| OCS Food Co @ AS Watson (Superdrug) LU5 4RZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 25 Feb 2025 |
| Bernard SELLARS LU5 4RZ | Distributors/Transporters | 420 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Cosmo Fit / Zestfit Eats LU5 4RZ | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| KFC LU5 4WL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Costa Ltd LU5 4WL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Baxter Storey LU5 4FE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Woodside Stores LU5 4TP | Retailers - other | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 22 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Eyncourt Road (7); On or near Verey Road (5); On or near A5505 (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 74% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 43% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 10% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 52% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 29% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 11% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 23% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 60% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 63% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 17% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 32% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 91% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 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
Verey Road · Chiltern Park · Lovett Way · Ridgeway Avenue
All the streets in LU5 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.