Lygetun Drive Luton
7 addresses across 6 postcodes (LU3), about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) long, classed as a local road. USRN 24000805.
- Flood: 54 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 B; Band D in Luton costs £2,440 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Leagrave, about 1.6 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 190 m away, and Great Bramingham Park (7.8 hectares) is about 710 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 120 to 127 m above sea level.
- Noise: 4 of its 7 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Barton Hills Medical Group, about 590 m (0.4 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 1,720 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 46% of households owned their home and 27% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 35 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
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band B (44% of about 1,770 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)
- Sherd Lodge, Sherd Close, permissioned (520 m (0.3 miles))
- Bramingham Service Station, Icknield Way, permissioned (670 m (0.4 miles))
- Berry Leys garage courts, Berry Leys, Luton LU3 3NQ: up to 12 homes, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 6 August 2026: LUTON BOROUGH COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the carriageway (major works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 48 addresses are in areas at high risk, 6 at medium risk and 27 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LU3 3LS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 16 | unlikely |
| LU3 3LT | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| LU3 3QD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| LU3 3SH | not in 2 or 3 | 5 / 4 / 7 | unlikely |
| LU3 3SJ | not in 2 or 3 | 11 / 2 / 3 | unlikely |
| LU3 3SX | not in 2 or 3 | 32 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 7 addresses are between 120 m and 127 m above sea level (124 m on average); the ground rises about 7 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LU3 3LS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| LU3 3LT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| LU3 3QD | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| LU3 3SH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| LU3 3SJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| LU3 3SX | 100% | 94% | 94% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Leagrave 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Luton 3.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.4 km (2.8 miles) | |
| Luton Airport Parkway 4.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 6 km (3.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 30 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ailsworth Road Limbury Meads | 340 m |
| Bus or coach station | Luton Station Interchange Luton Town Centre | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) |
| Car parks | Archway Parade Car Park | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Smart Charge Charging Station | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 7.1 km (4.4 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Barton Hills Medical Group | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Moakes Pharmacy | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Marsh Farm Dental Practice | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Luton And Dunstable University Hospital | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Police station | Luton North Police Station | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,600 m² | 190 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Great Bramingham Park 7.8 ha | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 110 m² | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.2 ha | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Limbury Leisure Gardens 2.9 ha | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 6 parks and gardens, 12 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Neolithic enclosure known as Waulud's Bank, a scheduled monument, 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-west. 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 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Dray's Ditches See also BEDFORDSHIRE 1 | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Little Bramingham Wood | Wood | 180 m north-east |
| Valentine Pond | Lake or reservoir | 360 m north |
| Bramingham Wood | Wood | 420 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Great Bramingham Wood | Wood | 540 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Warden Hill | Hill | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) east |
| Smithcombe Valley | Valley | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.7 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 3 | 7 | 3 |
4 of the street's 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lea Manor High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 480 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| The Meads Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 690 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bramingham Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Waulud Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 810 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Grasmere Nursery School | Nursery | 3–5 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Whitefield Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Warden Hill Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Warden Hill Infant Academy | Primary | 4–7 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Requires improvement (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Parklea Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Icknield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Icknield High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slimming World LU3 3SJ | Retailers - other | 300 m | Exempt | |
| Friends of the Elderly LU3 3XF | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 320 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jul 2026 |
| ARTS CONVENIENCE STORE LU3 3XF | Retailers - other | 320 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Woodlands Special School LU3 3SP | School/college/university | 330 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Woodlands Community Cafe LU3 3SP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 |
| Vehicle crime | 7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Benson Close (19); On or near Brompton Close (6); On or near Ventnor Gardens (6); On or near Bembridge Gardens (2); On or near Quickswood (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 23% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 46% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 21% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 32% | 17% |
| Private rented | 21% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 55% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 17% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 17% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 63% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 9% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 69% | 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) | 27% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 25% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 84% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 3 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 2 to 7 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
- LU3 3LS: 2 addresses of 71 in the postcode
- LU3 3LT: 1 address of 109 in the postcode
- LU3 3QD: 1 address
- LU3 3SH: 1 address of 26 in the postcode
- LU3 3SJ: 1 address of 60 in the postcode
- LU3 3SX: 1 address of 43 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Benson Close · Ventnor Gardens · Leamington Road · Quickswood · Bembridge Gardens · Milverton Green · Brompton Close · Shanklin Close · Northwell Drive · Bramingham Road · Willenhall Close · Freshwater 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.