Frome Close Luton
11 addresses across 2 postcodes (LU4), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 24000507.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (B: 2, D: 3).
- 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 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 230 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 460 m (0.3 miles) away, and Leagrave Common (15 hectares) is about 470 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 123 to 125 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 11 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Dr Whm Matta's Practice, about 160 m away, with 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 320 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 70% of households owned their home and 33% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 63 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
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 48 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (3); Flat (1); Bungalow, semi-detached (1). Built: 1950-1966 (4); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 addresses)
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 (36% of about 720 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)
- 5 Empress Road, permissioned (350 m)
- Land at Leagrave Service Station, 102 High Street, Leagrave, Luton LU4 9LQ: up to 40 homes, permissioned (370 m)
- Royal Mail, Sarum Road: up to 12 homes, not permissioned (410 m (0.3 miles))
- The Laurels, Ely Way, permissioned (550 m (0.3 miles))
- 112-114 Marsh Road, permissioned (590 m (0.4 miles))
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
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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.
Height above sea level
The street's 11 addresses are between 123 m and 125 m above sea level (124 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LU4 9BX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| LU4 9DA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Leagrave 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 230 m |
| Luton 3.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Luton Airport Parkway 4.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5.5 km (3.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 48 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Station Road Leagrave | 260 m |
| Bus or coach station | Luton Station Interchange Luton Town Centre | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Car parks | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Apcoa | 220 m |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 370 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 7 km (4.4 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dr Whm Matta's Practice | 160 m |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Jardines Pharmacy | 340 m |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Healthy Smiles Dental Practice | 270 m |
| Hospital | Luton And Dunstable University Hospital | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Police station | Luton North Police Station | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest VS Food & Wine Cashzone | 160 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7.6 ha | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Leagrave Common 15 ha | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 130 m² | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Leagrave Park 17 ha | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8,710 m² | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 6 parks and gardens, 27 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Neolithic enclosure known as Waulud's Bank, a scheduled monument, 760 m (0.5 miles) north. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Neolithic enclosure known as Waulud's Bank | Scheduled monument | 760 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Wardown Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 3 km (1.8 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Little Bramingham Wood | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Valentine Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-east |
| Bramingham Wood | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north |
| Great Bramingham Wood | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north |
| Stanner's Wood | Wood | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south-west |
| Warden Hill | Hill | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.6 | 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 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 10 | 11 | 11 |
1 of the street's 11 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beechwood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 300 m | Good (Sep 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Challney High School for Girls | Secondary | 11–16 | 790 m (0.5 miles) | Outstanding (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Gill Blowers Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Norton Road Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Leagrave Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Challney High School for Boys | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Waulud Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Meads Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Pirton Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Downside Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ferrars Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VS Food and Wine LU4 9QZ | Retailers - other | 160 m | 5 Very good | 8 Mar 2018 |
| Leagrave Kiosk LU4 9BA | Retailers - other | 250 m | 5 Very good | 20 Aug 2018 |
| Coffee Altura LU4 9BA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 250 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jul 2026 |
| JJ Convenience Store Ltd LU4 9JU | Retailers - other | 310 m | 5 Very good | 5 Feb 2025 |
| Leagrave Mr Chips LU4 9JU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | 5 Very good | 5 Jun 2025 |
| Strive and succeed ltd LU4 9AF | Other catering premises | 320 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jul 2026 |
| China House LU4 9QD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 4 Good | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Family Choice LU4 9QD | Retailers - other | 340 m | 5 Very good | 22 Sep 2026 |
| Tropical Food Store LU4 9QD | Retailers - other | 340 m | 5 Very good | 7 Nov 2016 |
| Pret A Manager LU3 2RR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jun 2025 |
| Londis Mount Pleasant LU3 2RR | Retailers - other | 340 m | 5 Very good | 15 Feb 2021 |
| Jardines Pharmacy LU4 9QD | Retailers - other | 340 m | Exempt | |
| Beechwood Primary School LU4 9RD | School/college/university | 360 m | 5 Very good | 15 Dec 2025 |
| All Kids Active Ltd LU4 9RD | Other catering premises | 360 m | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2024 |
| Red Rooster LU3 2RT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 370 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 21 |
| Vehicle crime | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Other crime | 7 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Frome Close (13); On or near Station Road (11); On or near Linden Road (10); On or near Woodbridge Close (6); On or near Parking Area (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 70% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 35% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 15% | 17% |
| Private rented | 15% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 17% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 20% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 59% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 7% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 9% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 72% | 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) | 33% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 21% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 80% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 5% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 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
- Food hygiene ratings Papa Johns Pizza (restaurant/cafe/canteen, LU3 2RW) now 4 Good, was Awaiting inspection (rated 24 September 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Filmer Road · Woodbridge Close · Compton Avenue · Capron Road · Linden Road · Grange Avenue · The Oaks · Station Road · Archway Road · School Lane · Piggotts Lane · Linacres
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.