Newark Road Path Luton
1 address across 1 postcode (LU4), about 140 m long. USRN 24002829.
- 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 1.9 km (1.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Ferndale Leisure Gardens, is about 1 km (0.6 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 126 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Conway Medical Centre, about 270 m away, with 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 560 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 60% of households owned their home and 24% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 56 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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (56% of about 480 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)
- Britannia Estate, Leagrave Road, Luton LU3 1RJ: up to 96 homes, not permissioned (390 m)
- Regent Court & Regent Court South, Laporte Way, permissioned (610 m (0.4 miles))
- 38a Wingate Road, Luton LU4 8PX: up to 17 homes, not permissioned (620 m (0.4 miles))
- Car park adjacent to 95 Maple Road East, Luton LU1 1SP: up to 54 homes, not permissioned (910 m (0.6 miles))
- 176-180A Dunstable Road: up to 6 homes, not permissioned (920 m (0.6 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 3 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's address is about 126 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LU4 8LE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Leagrave 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Luton 3.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) | |
| Luton Airport Parkway 4.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 27 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Maidenhall Road | 160 m |
| Bus or coach station | Luton Station Interchange Luton Town Centre | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Car parks | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Luton Airport Parking | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Osprey Charging Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 5.3 km (3.3 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Conway Medical Centre | 270 m |
| Pharmacies | 14 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dr Pharmacy | 270 m |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Beech Hill Dental Practice | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Luton And Dunstable University Hospital | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Police station | Luton Police Station | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 7 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Leagrave Service Station Cashzone | 280 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Ferndale Leisure Gardens 27 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 940 m² | 390 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Kingsway Park 3.0 ha | 380 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 5,830 m² | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Wardown Park, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 1.5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wardown Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Wardown Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Round Wood | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Blossom Spring | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Badgerdell Wood | Wood | 2 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| Bush Wood | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| Warden Hill | Hill | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.7 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
None of the street's 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, railways or aircraft.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maidenhall Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 90 m | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Denbigh Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 450 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Beech Hill Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 820 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Foxdell Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Denbigh High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Norton Road Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Downside Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| River Bank Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Oct 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| William Austin Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| William Austin Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Dallow Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maidenhall Primary School Catering LU4 8LD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 80 m | 5 Very good | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Newark Store LU4 8LD | Retailers - other | 90 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Kiddies Kingdom M R Ltd LU4 8JZ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 190 m | 5 Very good | 17 Nov 2025 |
| Kashmir catering services lrd LU4 8NH | Other catering premises | 230 m | 5 Very good | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Families United Network LU3 1RJ | Other catering premises | 270 m | 5 Very good | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Ds Kitchen Luton LU4 8BY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| G & A Fast Food LU4 8BY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 270 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jun 2025 |
| G & A Superstore LU4 8BY | Retailers - other | 270 m | 4 Good | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Thonia Off Licence LU4 8BY | Retailers - other | 270 m | 5 Very good | 30 Sep 2026 |
| Tesco Express LU4 8JS | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 310 m | 5 Very good | 17 Feb 2026 |
| UK Halal LU4 8LS | Retailers - other | 310 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 6 Nov 2025 |
| Fish and Tikka House LU4 8LS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Original Roti Junction LU4 8DA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 8 Sep 2026 |
| Krispy Lemon Chicken Ltd LU4 8DA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 5 Very good | 22 Aug 2026 |
| Kingsway Service Station LU4 8DA | Retailers - other | 340 m | 5 Very good | 24 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 36 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Grantham Road (19); On or near Maidenhall Road (12); On or near Selbourne Road (12); On or near Newark Road (9); On or near Sherwood Road (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 24% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 60% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 34% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 16% | 17% |
| Private rented | 24% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 47% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 10% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 11% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 19% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 48% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 10% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 18% | 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 | 11% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 24% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 35% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 1% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 70% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 12% | 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 8LE: 1 address of 29 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Sherwood Road · Selbourne Road · Maidenhall Road · Grantham Road · Newark Road · Erin Close · Maryport Road · Manx Close · Stratford Road · Douglas Road · Dunstable Close · Lincoln 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.