Limerick Close Luton
13 addresses across 2 postcodes (LU4), about 60 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 24003730.
- Energy: 9 homes have an energy certificate (B: 9).
- 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 70% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Leagrave, about 2.1 km (1.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 360 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 134 to 135 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 13 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Dr Dv Shah's Practice, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 520 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 72% of households owned their home and 34% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 43 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
9 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 112 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (4); Flat (3); House, detached (2). Built: 2022 (9).
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 (52% 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.
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 13 addresses are between 134 m and 135 m above sea level (134 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LU4 0AF | 100% | 70% | 70% | 0% |
| LU4 0LJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Leagrave 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Luton 3.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.9 km (3 miles) | |
| Luton Airport Parkway 4.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 6.4 km (4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 31 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Browning Road Lewsey | 180 m |
| Bus or coach station | Luton Station Interchange Luton Town Centre | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) |
| Car parks | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cradock Rd Parking | 390 m |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 8.1 km (5.1 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dr Dv Shah's Practice | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tesco Instore Pharmacy | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Poynters Road Dental Practice | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Luton And Dunstable University Hospital | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Police station | Luton North Police Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 260 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,240 m² | 360 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 230 m² | 350 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.4 ha | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.7 ha | 1.2 km (0.7 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, 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-west.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Medieval village 100m west of Zouches Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Skimpot Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) south |
| Stanner's Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) south |
| Grove Spring | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Twentynine Wood | Wood | 1.7 km (1 mile) south |
| Stipers Hill | Hill | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south-west |
| Valentine Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.5 | 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 | 12 | 13 | 13 |
1 of the street's 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ferrars Academy | Primary | 3–7 | 490 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ferrars Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 560 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Chalk Hills Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 620 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Christophers Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 650 m (0.4 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 | 950 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) |
| Pastures Way Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Leagrave Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Challney High School for Girls | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Chantry Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Southfield Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Vale 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: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assvi catering ltd LU4 0HJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Choice Food and Wine LU4 0HZ | Retailers - other | 120 m | 5 Very good | 21 Aug 2021 |
| Selva Store LU4 0HW | Retailers - other | 140 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Pepes Fish Bar Ltd LU4 0HR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Mexgrocer Limited LU4 0JF | Distributors/Transporters | 210 m | 5 Very good | 18 Mar 2026 |
| L & D News LU4 0HW | Retailers - other | 260 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 13 Aug 2026 |
| SariSari Filipino LU4 0HL | Retailers - other | 290 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Shopzonemania Ltd LU4 0HL | Retailers - other | 290 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Genting Casino Luton LU4 0JB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 5 Very good | 30 Oct 2025 |
| Mecca Bingo LU4 0JB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 5 Very good | 4 Mar 2026 |
| The Halfway House LU5 4LL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 300 m | 5 Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Poynters News LU5 4SG | Retailers - other | 380 m | Exempt | |
| St Hugh's Parish Church LU4 0ND | Other catering premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 Sep 2026 |
| Yo! To Go! LU5 4JU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Jun 2026 |
| St Martin De Porres Parish Church LU4 0NG | Other catering premises | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 May 2022 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Shelley Road (17); On or near Wordsworth Road (10); On or near Poets Green (9); On or near Petard Close (4); On or near Byron Road (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 72% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 28% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 5% | 17% |
| Private rented | 23% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 67% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 13% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 15% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 52% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 24% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 77% | 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) | 34% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 20% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 74% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 4% | 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
Wordsworth Road · Shelley Road · Petard Close · Poets Green · A505 · Byron Road · Kendale Road · Browning Road · Hathaway Close · Poets Green · Skimpot Road · Poynters Road
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.