Faraday Close Luton
4 addresses across 2 postcodes (LU4), about 60 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 24000459.
- Sales: 2 recorded sales since 1995; in 2013 the median was £245,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 1 homes have an energy certificate (D: 1).
- Flood: 15 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 C; 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 1.9 km (1.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 520 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 17.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 136 to 137 m above sea level.
- Noise: 4 of its 4 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Oakley Surgery, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 330 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 85% of households owned their home and 30% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 34 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | £245,000 | £245,000 | £245,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £239,950 | £239,950 | £239,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Aug 2013 | 3 LU4 0AU | Detached | £245,000 | |
| 10 Nov 2003 | 2 LU4 0AU | Detached | £239,950 |
Energy performance certificates
1 home with a current certificate; median floor area 112 m². Most common: House, detached (1). Built: 1983-1990 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (1).
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 C (55% of about 670 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.
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, 14 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 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 0AU | not in 2 or 3 | 10 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
| LU4 0AZ | not in 2 or 3 | 4 / 1 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 4 addresses are between 136 m and 137 m above sea level (137 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LU4 0AU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| LU4 0AZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Leagrave 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Luton 3.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) | |
| Luton Airport Parkway 4.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5.7 km (3.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 14 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Stanton Road Lewsey | 240 m |
| Bus or coach station | Luton Station Interchange Luton Town Centre | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| Car parks | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cradock Rd Parking | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 7.4 km (4.6 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Oakley Surgery | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Halfway Pharmacy | 230 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Leagrave Dental | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Luton And Dunstable University Hospital | 390 m |
| Police station | Luton North Police Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,240 m² | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 230 m² | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 3.3 ha | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,080 m² | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Medieval village 100m west of Zouches Farm, a scheduled monument, 1.7 km (1 mile) south-west. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Medieval village 100m west of Zouches Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Stanner's Wood | Wood | 950 m (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Skimpot Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Twentynine Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Bush Wood | Wood | 1.7 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Stipers Hill | Hill | 3.2 km (2 miles) south-west |
| Wardown Lake | Lake or reservoir | 3.6 km (2.3 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 17.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 14.4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
4 of the street's 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Challney High School for Boys | Secondary | 11–16 | 570 m (0.4 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Ferrars Academy | Primary | 3–7 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Challney High School for Girls | Secondary | 11–16 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | Outstanding (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ferrars Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 900 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Downside Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Leagrave Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Chalk Hills Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Christophers Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 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 |
| St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Beechwood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Good (Sep 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Pastures Way Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Gill Blowers Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanton Road Lunch Club LU4 0BH | Other catering premises | 90 m | 5 Very good | 1 Oct 2026 |
| The Brown Owl LU4 0DU | Retailers - other | 230 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 25 Jul 2026 |
| DAZZYLS KITCHEN LU4 0DU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Halfway Chemist LU4 0DU | Retailers - other | 230 m | Exempt | |
| Dazzyl’s Freshly LU4 0DU | Other catering premises | 230 m | 4 Good | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Chaii Khana LU4 0DU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Travelodge Limited LU4 8QR | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 350 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Dunstable Road Service Station LU4 8QR | Retailers - other | 350 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Luton and Dunstable Hospital Charity Hub LU4 0DZ | Retailers - other | 380 m | 5 Very good | 3 Dec 2021 |
| ISS Facility Services LU4 0DZ | Other catering premises | 380 m | 5 Very good | 29 Sep 2025 |
| SariSari Filipino LU4 0HL | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Shopzonemania Ltd LU4 0HL | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Coffee House LU4 0DZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Oct 2025 |
| Costa Coffee LU4 0DZ | Other catering premises | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Mar 2025 |
| L & D News LU4 0HW | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 2 Improvement necessary | 13 Aug 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Derby Road (9); On or near Eldon Road (7); On or near Ripley Road (6); On or near Stanton Road (5); On or near Faraday Close (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 85% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 48% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 15% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 54% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 27% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 16% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 59% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 8% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 13% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 68% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 13% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 30% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 26% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 81% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 5% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 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
Stanton Road · Staveley Road · Bakewell Close · Eldon Road · Derby Road · Bampton Road · Matlock Crescent · Charlwood Road · Ripley Road · M1 · M1 · Toland 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.