Ickley Close Luton
34 addresses across 1 postcode (LU4), about 160 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 24000671.
- Sales: 20 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £265,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 17 homes have an energy certificate (C: 9, D: 7, E: 1).
- 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 B; 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 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 40 m away, and Woodside Park (16 hectares) is about 510 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 123 to 125 m above sea level.
- Noise: 32 of its 34 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Drs Mirza Sukhani & Partners, about 350 m away, with 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 410 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 60% of households owned their home and 30% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 89 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 | £265,000 | £265,000 | £265,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £230,000 | £230,000 | £230,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £125,000 | £125,000 | £125,000 |
| 2009 | 3 | £87,000 | £81,000 | £102,000 |
| 2006 | 2 | £121,000 | £120,000 | £122,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £132,000 | £132,000 | £132,000 |
| 2003 | 4 | £75,000 | £34,489 | £102,500 |
| 2001 | 1 | £64,250 | £64,250 | £64,250 |
| 2000 | 2 | £66,748 | £64,995 | £68,500 |
| 1999 | 1 | £44,500 | £44,500 | £44,500 |
| 1997 | 2 | £36,500 | £32,500 | £40,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Dec 2024 | 15 LU4 9PA | Semi-detached | £265,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2023 | 24 LU4 9PA | Terraced | £230,000 | |
| 9 Feb 2021 | 25 LU4 9PA | Semi-detached | £250,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 5 Jun 2014 | 18 LU4 9PA | Terraced | £125,000 | |
| 23 Jul 2009 | 21 LU4 9PA | Terraced | £87,000 | |
| 17 Jun 2009 | 16 LU4 9PA | Semi-detached | £102,000 | |
| 22 Apr 2009 | 21 LU4 9PA | Terraced | £81,000 | |
| 26 Oct 2006 | 22 LU4 9PA | Terraced | £122,000 | |
| 4 May 2006 | 21 LU4 9PA | Terraced | £120,000 | |
| 17 Aug 2004 | 13 LU4 9PA | Semi-detached | £132,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2003 | 21 LU4 9PA | Terraced | £34,489 | |
| 22 Apr 2003 | 18 LU4 9PA | Semi-detached | £102,500 | |
| 21 Apr 2003 | 22 LU4 9PA | Terraced | £56,000 | |
| 6 Feb 2003 | 21 LU4 9PA | Terraced | £94,000 | |
| 31 Jan 2001 | 24 LU4 9PA | Terraced | £64,250 | |
| 12 Oct 2000 | 13 LU4 9PA | Semi-detached | £68,500 | |
| 12 May 2000 | 16 LU4 9PA | Semi-detached | £64,995 | |
| 2 Aug 1999 | 24 LU4 9PA | Terraced | £44,500 | |
| 18 Aug 1997 | 16 LU4 9PA | Semi-detached | £40,500 | |
| 30 May 1997 | 21 LU4 9PA | Terraced | £32,500 |
Energy performance certificates
17 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 48 m². Most common: Flat (9); House, semi-detached (4); House, mid-terrace (3). Built: 1950-1966 (17). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (9); owner-occupied (2); rented (private) (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 B (48% of about 710 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)
- The Laurels, Ely Way, permissioned (860 m (0.5 miles))
- Land at Leagrave Service Station, 102 High Street, Leagrave, Luton LU4 9LQ: up to 40 homes, permissioned (940 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Planned, as of 30 September 2026
- 5 October 2026 to 7 October 2026: LUTON BOROUGH COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, give and take, on the footway (minor works)
Finished in the last three months
- 11 March 2026 to 6 August 2026: CADENT GAS LIMITED, Utility asset works, no carriageway incursion, on the verge (major works)
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 34 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 9PA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Leagrave 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Luton 3.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5 km (3.1 miles) | |
| Harlington (Bedfordshire) 308,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.4 km (4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 45 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ickley Close Hockwell Ring | 60 m |
| Bus or coach station | Luton Station Interchange Luton Town Centre | 4.9 km (3 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Car Park Estates Yard - Luton | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 8.2 km (5.1 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Drs Mirza Sukhani & Partners | 350 m |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hockwell Ring Pharmacy | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Acworth Crescent (Dental Surgery) | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Luton And Dunstable University Hospital | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Police station | Luton North Police Station | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Aujla Superstore, Hockwell Ring Cashzone | 390 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.2 ha | 40 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Woodside Park 16 ha | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,640 m² | 150 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 28 ha | 360 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.7 ha | 270 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 22 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Neolithic enclosure known as Waulud's Bank, a scheduled monument, 1.4 km (0.9 miles) east. 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 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Stanner's Wood | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south |
| Skimpot Wood | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south |
| Sundon Wood | Wood | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) north |
| Great Bramingham Wood | Wood | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north-east |
| Valentine Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north-east |
| Stipers Hill | Hill | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 14.9 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 17 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 2 | 34 | 34 |
32 of the street's 34 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pirton Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 500 m (0.3 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 |
| Leagrave Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 540 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Gill Blowers Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 570 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ferrars Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Pastures Way Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Ferrars Academy | Primary | 3–7 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Southfield Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 940 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Challney High School for Girls | Secondary | 11–16 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Outstanding (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Chantry Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Chalk Hills Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Challney High School for Boys | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hockwell Ring Pharmacy LU4 9PG | Retailers - other | 390 m | Exempt | |
| Hockwell Ring Fish & Chips & Chinese Take Away LU4 9PG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 390 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Hockwell ring butchers ltd LU4 9PG | Retailers - other | 390 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 26 Aug 2026 |
| Peri Bite LU4 9PG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 390 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Premier News LU4 9PG | Retailers - other | 390 m | 4 Good | 22 Mar 2016 |
| Aujla Superstore Luton Ltd LU4 9PG | Retailers - other | 390 m | 5 Very good | 13 Oct 2017 |
| Hockwell ring grocery LTD LU4 9PG | Retailers - other | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 3 Jun 2025 |
| Leagrave Primary School/Leagrave Lunches LU4 9NE | School/college/university | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| GB food bank LU4 9LB | Retailers - other | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 17 Oct 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 35 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 |
| Other theft | 10 |
| Public order | 9 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 |
| Drugs | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Westerdale (27); On or near Home Close (19); On or near Thorntondale (16); On or near Ickley Close (8); On or near Hunston Close (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 60% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 33% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 30% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 61% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 9% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 29% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 60% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 64% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 16% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 30% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 82% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 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
- LU4 9PA: 34 addresses of 49 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Withy Close · Westerdale · Hedges Way · Pond Close · Trimley Close · Green Close · Hunston Close · M1 · M1 · M1 · Hockwell Ring · Helmsley 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.