Newbold Road Luton
6 addresses across 5 postcodes (LU3), about 320 m long, classed as a minor road. USRN 24000903.
- Flood: 15 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 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 2.1 km (1.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 200 m away, and Great Bramingham Park (7.8 hectares) is about 570 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 115 to 122 m above sea level.
- Noise: 4 of its 6 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Barton Hills Medical Group, about 330 m away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 1,490 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 72% of households owned their home and 30% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 68 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 C (36% of about 2,010 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)
- Bramingham Service Station, Icknield Way, permissioned (550 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 16 October 2026 to 20 October 2026: VIRGIN MEDIA, Utility asset works, no carriageway incursion, on the footway, verge (minor works)
- 18 August 2026: HUTCHISON 3G LTD, Utility asset works, no carriageway incursion, on the verge (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 5 addresses are in areas at high risk, 10 at medium risk and 37 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 47 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 8 low and 0 very low.
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 3XB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| LU3 2BU | not in 2 or 3 | 3 / 4 / 6 | unlikely |
| LU3 3XE | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 2 / 12 | unlikely |
| LU3 3XG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| LU3 4BG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 4 / 18 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 6 addresses are between 115 m and 122 m above sea level (119 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 2BU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| LU3 3XB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| LU3 3XE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| LU3 3XG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| LU3 4BG | 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 | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) | |
| Luton Airport Parkway 4.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5.7 km (3.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 30 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Grasmere Avenue Runfold | 210 m |
| Bus or coach station | Luton Station Interchange Luton Town Centre | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) |
| Car parks | Parking available near Luton Airport | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Smart Charge Charging Station | 270 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 6.6 km (4.1 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Barton Hills Medical Group | 330 m |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Britannia Pharmacy | 330 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bramingham Dental Clinic | 330 m |
| Hospital | Luton And Dunstable University Hospital | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Police station | Luton North Police Station | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Morrisons Daily - Luton Cashzone | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.3 ha | 200 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Great Bramingham Park 7.8 ha | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 760 m² | 230 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.8 ha | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 4.3 ha | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 10 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Dray's Ditches See also BEDFORDSHIRE 1, a scheduled monument, 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Dray's Ditches See also BEDFORDSHIRE 1 | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Neolithic enclosure known as Waulud's Bank | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Wardown Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Little Bramingham Wood | Wood | 520 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Valentine Pond | Lake or reservoir | 780 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Bramingham Wood | Wood | 870 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Great Bramingham Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Warden Hill | Hill | 1.5 km (0.9 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 and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 2 | 6 |
4 of the street's 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grasmere Nursery School | Nursery | 3–5 | 320 m | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bramingham Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 480 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Warden Hill Infant Academy | Primary | 4–7 | 600 m (0.4 miles) | Requires improvement (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Warden Hill Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 620 m (0.4 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 |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Meads Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lea Manor High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 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 |
| Icknield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Icknield High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Waulud Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Whitefield Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| William Austin Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Horizons Bramingham Day Nursery and Preschool LU3 4BG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 60 m | 5 Very good | 10 Apr 2025 |
| Grasmere Nursery LU3 2BU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 180 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jul 2026 |
| The Brim and Crown LU3 4AB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 26 Feb 2026 |
| The Brim and Crown LU3 4AB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 250 m | 5 Very good | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Sainsbury's LU3 4AB | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 250 m | 5 Very good | 2 Oct 2025 |
| J Sainsbury Service Station LU3 4AB | Retailers - other | 250 m | 5 Very good | 3 Oct 2017 |
| Costa Coffee LU3 4AB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 24 Sep 2026 |
| Jolly Milliner LU3 2BX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 290 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jul 2025 |
| Maz Does Cakes LU3 4AF | Retailers - other | 300 m | 5 Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| Whitehorse Vale Stores LU3 4AD | Retailers - other | 310 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Bramingham Primary School LU3 4BL | School/college/university | 320 m | 5 Very good | 1 Apr 2025 |
| Learning Land Preschool LU3 4BL | School/college/university | 320 m | 5 Very good | 17 Sep 2018 |
| Friends of the Elderly LU3 3XF | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 350 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jul 2026 |
| ARTS CONVENIENCE STORE LU3 3XF | Retailers - other | 350 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Widecombe Nursing Home LU3 2DT | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Jun 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 |
| Public order | 9 |
| Vehicle crime | 7 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Marsom Grove (13); On or near Spayne Close (10); On or near Stoneleigh Close (9); On or near Lucas Gardens (7); On or near Sharples Green (7).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 72% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 42% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 4% | 17% |
| Private rented | 24% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 28% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 27% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 59% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 63% | 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) | 30% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 22% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 89% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 3 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 5 to 8 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: VIRGIN MEDIA: Utility asset works, 15 October 2026 to 20 October 2026 (no carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- LU3 3XB: 2 addresses of 40 in the postcode
- LU3 2BU: 1 address of 21 in the postcode
- LU3 3XE: 1 address of 35 in the postcode
- LU3 3XG: 1 address of 21 in the postcode
- LU3 4BG: 1 address of 53 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Wootton Close · Stoneleigh Close · Lucas Gardens · Icknield Way · Sharples Green · Spayne Close · Hardwick Green · Marsom Grove · Icknield Way · Sorrel Close · Sorrell Close · Grasmere Avenue
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.