Mandem Place Luton
4 addresses across 2 postcodes (LU4), about 50 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 24002799.
- Energy: 2 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2).
- Flood: 4 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Leagrave, about 2.4 km (1.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 350 m away, and Woodside Park (16 hectares) is about 730 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 132 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 4 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Wheatfield Surgery, about 340 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 770 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 37% of households owned their home and 20% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 75 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
2 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 76 m². Most common: House, end-terrace (2). Built: 1991-1995 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (2).
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 (75% of about 630 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)
- Oatfield Close garage courts, Luton LU4 0UH: up to 6 homes, not permissioned (60 m)
- The Dog And Duck, Parkside Drive, Houghton Regis, Dunstable,: up to 12 homes, permissioned (800 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 2 addresses are in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LU4 0US | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| LU4 0UH | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 2 / 4 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 132 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LU4 0UH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| LU4 0US | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Leagrave 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Luton 3.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 6 km (3.7 miles) | |
| Harlington (Bedfordshire) 308,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.5 km (4.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 14 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 39 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Radnor Road Lewsey Farm | 120 m |
| Bus or coach station | Luton Station Interchange Luton Town Centre | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) |
| Car parks | Apcoa Parking | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| EV charging points | All Saints View Apartment Car Park | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 9.2 km (5.7 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wheatfield Surgery | 340 m |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wheatfield Pharmacy | 150 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Poynters Road Dental Practice | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Luton And Dunstable University Hospital | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Police station | Luton North Police Station | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 220 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.2 ha | 350 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Woodside Park 16 ha | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 320 m² | 160 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 28 ha | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.7 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 24 hectares in all.
Landmarks
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Green | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) west |
| Skimpot Wood | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south |
| Stanner's Wood | Wood | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) south-east |
| Grove Spring | Wood | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) south |
| Stipers Hill | Hill | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) south |
| Valentine Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.0 | 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
1 of the street's 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chantry Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 230 m | No published inspection |
| Southfield Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 250 m | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Pastures Way Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 350 m | No published inspection |
| St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 550 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Chalk Hills Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 790 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Vale Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 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 |
| Ferrars Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Ferrars Academy | Primary | 3–7 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lime Tree Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Willow Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Houstone School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Christophers Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewsey Nursery LU4 0UG | Other catering premises | 60 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Chantry Primary Academy LU4 0QP | School/college/university | 180 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Lewsey Community Cafe LU4 0QP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | 5 Very good | 17 Oct 2025 |
| Pebbles Pre-School LU4 0RH | School/college/university | 200 m | 5 Very good | 25 Apr 2016 |
| Co-operative LU4 0UN | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 220 m | 5 Very good | 27 Aug 2026 |
| Rooster LU4 0QL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 15 Jul 2026 |
| P & I Smith Ltd LU4 0UN | Retailers - other | 230 m | Exempt | |
| Molly's Ltd LU4 0UN | Retailers - other | 240 m | 4 Good | 3 Jun 2026 |
| New Halal World LU4 0UN | Retailers - other | 240 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Voievod LU4 0UN | Retailers - other | 240 m | 5 Very good | 27 Sep 2024 |
| Sfc peri peri LU4 0QL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 390 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 25 Jul 2026 |
| BAKIN LU4 0UU | Other catering premises | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Nov 2023 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 40 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 |
| Drugs | 6 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Sussex Close (26); On or near Wedgewood Road (14); On or near St Kilda Road (8); On or near Paddock Close (8); On or near Mandem Place (7).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 23% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 37% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 16% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 44% | 17% |
| Private rented | 19% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 51% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 17% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 9% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 12% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 61% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 14% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 70% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 18% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 20% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 32% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 77% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 4% | 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
Nearby streets
Oatfield Close · Radnor Road · St Kilda Road · Sussex Close · Thresher Close · Gelding Close · Paddock Close · Pastures Way · St Dominics Square · Thatch Close · Wedgewood Road · Shepherd 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.