Felstead Close Luton
19 addresses across 2 postcodes (LU2), about 100 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 24000469.
- Sales: 25 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £412,500 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 11 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 4, E: 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 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 1.5 km (0.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, People's Park, is about 470 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 161 to 166 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 19 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Blenheim Medical Centre, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 440 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 70% of households owned their home and 43% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 55 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £412,500 | £412,500 | £412,500 |
| 2023 | 1 | £395,000 | £395,000 | £395,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £387,000 | £387,000 | £387,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £331,000 | £331,000 | £331,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £350,000 | £350,000 | £350,000 |
| 2019 | 2 | £347,500 | £310,000 | £385,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £311,000 | £311,000 | £311,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £335,000 | £335,000 | £335,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £330,000 | £330,000 | £330,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £348,000 | £348,000 | £348,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £95,000 | £95,000 | £95,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Feb 2024 | 7 LU2 7LR | Semi-detached | £412,500 | |
| 2 Jun 2023 | 2 LU2 7LR | Semi-detached | £395,000 | |
| 30 May 2022 | 14 LU2 7LR | Semi-detached | £387,000 | |
| 27 Sep 2021 | 15 LU2 7LR | Terraced | £331,000 | |
| 18 Jun 2020 | 8 LU2 7LR | Semi-detached | £350,000 | |
| 24 Jan 2019 | 7 LU2 7LR | Semi-detached | £310,000 | |
| 3 Jan 2019 | 9 LU2 7LR | Semi-detached | £385,000 | |
| 21 Sep 2018 | 5 LU2 7LR | Semi-detached | £311,000 | |
| 19 May 2017 | 3 LU2 7LR | Semi-detached | £335,000 | |
| 4 Oct 2016 | 14 LU2 7LR | Semi-detached | £330,000 | |
| 8 Oct 2014 | 6 LU2 7LR | Semi-detached | £348,000 | |
| 29 Nov 2010 | 11 LU2 7LR | Semi-detached | £250,000 | |
| 26 Mar 2008 | 13 LU2 7LR | Semi-detached | £95,000 | |
| 31 Aug 2006 | 11 LU2 7LR | Semi-detached | £249,995 | |
| 31 Jan 2003 | 14 LU2 7LR | Semi-detached | £180,000 | |
| 10 Jan 2003 | 16 LU2 7LR | Semi-detached | £160,000 | |
| 26 Apr 2002 | 2 LU2 7LR | Semi-detached | £135,000 | |
| 16 May 2001 | 6 LU2 7LR | Semi-detached | £146,000 | |
| 10 Jan 2001 | 9 LU2 7LR | Semi-detached | £127,500 | |
| 2 May 2000 | 5 LU2 7LR | Semi-detached | £130,750 | |
| 6 Aug 1999 | 12 LU2 7LR | Semi-detached | £93,000 | |
| 21 Oct 1998 | 1 LU2 7LR | Semi-detached | £13,500 | |
| 8 Nov 1996 | 2 LU2 7LR | Semi-detached | £54,000 | |
| 29 Feb 1996 | 13 LU2 7LR | Semi-detached | £44,950 | |
| 19 May 1995 | 14 LU2 7LR | Semi-detached | £59,500 |
Energy performance certificates
11 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 110 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (11). Built: 1930-1949 (10); 1900-1929 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (8).
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 (33% of about 830 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)
- Land at Stockingstone Road, LU2 7NF: up to 62 homes, not permissioned (360 m)
- Hitchin Road Industrial Estate, Oxen Road, Luton LU2 0EH: up to 53 homes, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
- Land adjacent to 108 Frederick Street, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Started, not reported finished by 30 September 2026
- 29 September 2026 to 1 October 2026: LUTON BOROUGH COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, 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 2 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 7LR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| LU2 7LH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 19 addresses are between 161 m and 166 m above sea level (163 m on average); the ground rises about 5 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LU2 7LH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| LU2 7LR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Luton 3.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Luton Airport Parkway 4.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Leagrave 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 36 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Wendover Way Round Green | 120 m |
| Bus or coach station | Luton Station Interchange Luton Town Centre | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Car parks | Parking space on Ridgway Road, LU2 | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Osprey | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Blenheim Medical Centre | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 8 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ashcroft Pharmacy | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Oral Health Clinic | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Luton And Dunstable University Hospital | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) |
| Police station | Luton Police Station | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest CS - Luton Mart Cashzone | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest People's Park 6.2 ha | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Wardown Park 14 ha | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 270 m² | 300 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Luton Town and Indians Cricket Club 2.9 ha | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Stockingstone Leisure Gardens 1.9 ha | 190 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 38 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Wardown Park, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 650 m (0.4 miles) west. 6 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Wardown Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 650 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Strip lynchets on Stopsley Common | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Putteridge Bury | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 3 km (1.9 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Wardown Lake | Lake or reservoir | 710 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Upshot Wood | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north |
| Spittlesea Wood | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south-east |
| Slaughter's Wood | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) east |
| Slipe Spring | Wood | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) east |
| Warden Hill | Hill | 3 km (1.9 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 17 | 19 | 19 |
2 of the street's 19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stopsley High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 750 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Luton Sixth Form College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 870 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| River Bank Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Oct 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Matthew's Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Stopsley Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Denbigh High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ramridge Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Jun 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 |
| Bushmead Primary & Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| William Austin Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| William Austin Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hart Hill Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daisy Doo-licious LU2 7JL | Other catering premises | 350 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| KING OF DRINKS LU2 7NE | Retailers - other | 360 m | 4 Good | 25 Jul 2026 |
| Fillers Sandwich Bar LU2 7NE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 m | 5 Very good | 18 Feb 2025 |
| S & R Newsagents LU2 7NE | Retailers - other | 360 m | 5 Very good | 12 Mar 2025 |
| Luton Co-operative Sports & Social Club LU2 7NF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 390 m | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2026 |
| Luton Indoor Bowls Club LU2 7NF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 390 m | 5 Very good | 20 Feb 2026 |
| THE PAVILION/LUTON MASONIC HALL COMPANY LU2 7HR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Liberty House Clinic Ltd LU2 7HP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 25 Oct 2024 |
| Richmond Hill West Primary School LU2 7JL | School/college/university | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Jul 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 |
| Burglary | 11 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 |
| Vehicle crime | 8 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Felstead Close (11); On or near Sandell Close (10); On or near Fair Oak Drive (9); On or near Trowbridge Gardens (8); On or near Stockingstone Road (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 22% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 70% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 36% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 29% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 68% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 20% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 32% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 57% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 62% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 11% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 43% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 87% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 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
Stockingstone Road · Wendover Way · Fair Oak Drive · Trowbridge Gardens · Heywood Drive · Felstead Way · Hatherley Chase · Sandell Close · Wardown Crescent · Green Oaks · St Martin's Avenue · Greenside Park
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.