Nursery Road Luton
74 addresses across 5 postcodes (LU3), about 120 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 24000920.
- Sales: 8 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £260,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 1, E: 2).
- Flood: 22 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 69% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Leagrave, about 350 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 290 m away, and Leagrave Common (15 hectares) is about 440 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 114 to 119 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 74 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Dr Whm Matta's Practice, about 430 m (0.3 miles) away, with 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 1,540 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 27% of households owned their home and 28% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 205 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | £260,000 | £260,000 | £260,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £202,000 | £202,000 | £202,000 |
| 2019 | 2 | £214,000 | £195,000 | £233,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £122,000 | £122,000 | £122,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £73,500 | £73,500 | £73,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Aug 2022 | 2 LU3 2RG | Semi-detached | £260,000 | |
| 24 Mar 2020 | 2 LU3 2RG | Semi-detached | £202,000 | |
| 29 Nov 2019 | 1 LU3 2RG | Semi-detached | £195,000 | |
| 11 Jan 2019 | 1A LU3 2RG | Semi-detached | £233,000 | |
| 19 Jul 2016 | 1 LU3 2RG | Semi-detached | £220,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 25 Nov 2013 | 3 LU3 2RG | Semi-detached | £122,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 2 Mar 2010 | 2 LU3 2RG | Semi-detached | £122,000 | |
| 13 Dec 2001 | 3 LU3 2RG | Semi-detached | £73,500 |
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 66 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (2); House, end-terrace (1); House, mid-terrace (1). Built: 1950-1966 (2); 2018 (1); 1991-1995 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 addresses)
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 (41% of about 2,330 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)
- 5 Empress Road, permissioned (140 m)
- Royal Mail, Sarum Road: up to 12 homes, not permissioned (170 m)
- 112-114 Marsh Road, permissioned (300 m)
- Land at Leagrave Service Station, 102 High Street, Leagrave, Luton LU4 9LQ: up to 40 homes, permissioned (810 m (0.5 miles))
- The Laurels, Ely Way, permissioned (1 km (0.6 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, 17 addresses are in areas at high risk, 5 at medium risk and 12 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 2RQ | not in 2 or 3 | 13 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| LU3 2RG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
| LU3 2QG | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 2 / 0 | unlikely |
| LU3 2QL | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 3 / 5 | unlikely |
| LU3 2QP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 74 addresses are between 114 m and 119 m above sea level (116 m on average); the ground rises about 5 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LU3 2QG | 96% | 92% | 92% | 0% |
| LU3 2QL | 97% | 69% | 69% | 0% |
| LU3 2QP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| LU3 2RG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| LU3 2RQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Leagrave 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 350 m |
| Luton 3.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Luton Airport Parkway 4.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5.4 km (3.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 26 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hewlett Road Leagrave | 60 m |
| Bus or coach station | Luton Station Interchange Luton Town Centre | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) |
| Car parks | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Archway Parade Car Park | 110 m |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 380 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 6.7 km (4.2 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dr Whm Matta's Practice | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 9 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Gardenia Pharmacy | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Healthy Smiles Dental Practice | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Luton And Dunstable University Hospital | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Police station | Luton North Police Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest STS Supermarket Cashzone | 40 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7.6 ha | 290 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Leagrave Common 15 ha | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,240 m² | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Leagrave Park 17 ha | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8,710 m² | 310 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 23 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Neolithic enclosure known as Waulud's Bank, a scheduled monument, 650 m (0.4 miles) north-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 | 650 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Wardown Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Little Bramingham Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Valentine Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Bramingham Wood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Great Bramingham Wood | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Wardown Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south-east |
| Warden Hill | Hill | 3.3 km (2 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 73 | 74 | 74 |
1 of the street's 74 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beechwood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 510 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Sep 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Norton Road Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 570 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Meads Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Waulud Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Gill Blowers Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Challney High School for Girls | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Outstanding (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Icknield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Leagrave Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Challney High School for Boys | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Downside Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| William Austin Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmhouse Pizza LU3 2QL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 10 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Buffalo Smokehouse LU3 2QQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 m | 5 Very good | 7 Sep 2026 |
| A1 SUPERSTORE LUTON LTD LU3 2QP | Retailers - other | 40 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 4 Mar 2026 |
| GrocersLocal.com LU3 2QP | Retailers - other | 40 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Flamers LU3 2QL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 50 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 14 Aug 2025 |
| Foodfellas LU3 2QQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 8 Jan 2026 |
| sts supermarket LU3 2QQ | Retailers - other | 50 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Poundstretcher LU3 2QQ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 50 m | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2026 |
| Greggs LU3 2QP | Other catering premises | 60 m | 5 Very good | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Best Choice in Luton LU3 2QL | Retailers - other | 60 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Best choice Luton LU3 2QL | Retailers - other | 70 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Subway LU3 2QW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | 5 Very good | 1 Apr 2025 |
| Two Bro's Pizza & Dessert LU3 2QQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 15 Sep 2026 |
| Lidl LU3 2QL | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 110 m | 5 Very good | 2 Sep 2026 |
| Prime supermarket LU3 2QL | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 110 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 9 Oct 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 77 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 34 |
| Vehicle crime | 19 |
| Public order | 16 |
| Other theft | 14 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 |
| Drugs | 9 |
| Shoplifting | 7 |
| Robbery | 5 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Willow Way (31); On or near Mostyn Road (29); On or near Mount Pleasant Road (20); On or near Supermarket (19); On or near Marsh Road (17).
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) | 27% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 11% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 23% | 17% |
| Private rented | 49% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 55% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 9% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 14% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 20% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 56% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 10% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 67% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 14% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 28% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 25% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 78% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 5% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 3 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 3 to 5 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
- Food hygiene ratings Papa Johns Pizza (restaurant/cafe/canteen, LU3 2RW) now 4 Good, was Awaiting inspection (rated 24 September 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- LU3 2RQ: 64 addresses of 66 in the postcode
- LU3 2RG: 7 addresses
- LU3 2QG: 1 address of 38 in the postcode
- LU3 2QL: 1 address of 69 in the postcode
- LU3 2QP: 1 address of 28 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Mostyn Road · Hewlett Road · Empress Road · Archway Road · Mount Pleasant Road · Linden Road · Rydal Way · Ambleside · Sarum Road · Memorial Road · Hurst Way · River Way
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.