Paisley Close Luton
60 addresses across 2 postcodes (LU4), about 270 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 24003428.
- Sales: 6 recorded sales since 1995; in 2018 the median was £132,500 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 54 homes have an energy certificate (C: 51, D: 1, E: 2).
- Flood: 33 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 780 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 180 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 13.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 120 to 123 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 60 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Oakley Surgery, about 180 m away, with 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 870 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 34% of households owned their home and 34% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 185 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | £132,500 | £132,500 | £132,500 |
| 2013 | 1 | £72,500 | £72,500 | £72,500 |
| 2010 | 1 | £124,000 | £124,000 | £124,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £74,000 | £74,000 | £74,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £72,500 | £72,500 | £72,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct 2024 | 6 LU4 9GF | Terraced | £268,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 18 May 2018 | 4 LU4 9GF | Semi-detached | £132,500 | Leasehold. |
| 4 Feb 2013 | 6 LU4 9GF | Terraced | £72,500 | Leasehold. |
| 27 Oct 2010 | 45 LU4 9GF | Terraced | £124,000 | |
| 13 Oct 2009 | 7 LU4 9GF | Flat or maisonette | £74,000 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Nov 2005 | 7 LU4 9GF | Flat or maisonette | £72,500 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
54 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 76 m². Most common: House, end-terrace (23); House, mid-terrace (15); House, semi-detached (8). Built: 2003-2006 (48); 1996-2002 (3); 1967-1975 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (30); owner-occupied (6); rented (private) (4).
Each home's certificates and sales (38 addresses)
- 1, Paisley Close
- 3, Paisley Close
- 4, Paisley Close
- 5, Paisley Close
- 10, Paisley Close
- 11, Paisley Close
- 14, Paisley Close
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- 50, Paisley Close
- 51, Paisley Close
- 52, Paisley Close
- 54, Paisley Close
- 55, Paisley Close
- 56, Paisley Close
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 (54% of about 670 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)
- The Laurels, Ely Way, permissioned (300 m)
- Land at Leagrave Service Station, 102 High Street, Leagrave, Luton LU4 9LQ: up to 40 homes, permissioned (360 m)
- 5 Empress Road, permissioned (840 m (0.5 miles))
- Royal Mail, Sarum Road: up to 12 homes, not permissioned (880 m (0.5 miles))
- 112-114 Marsh Road, 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, 22 addresses are in areas at high risk, 11 at medium risk and 11 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 9GF | not in 2 or 3 | 8 / 6 / 7 | unlikely |
| LU4 9FR | not in 2 or 3 | 14 / 5 / 4 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 60 addresses are between 120 m and 123 m above sea level (121 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LU4 9FR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| LU4 9GF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Leagrave 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Luton 3.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Luton Airport Parkway 4.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5.5 km (3.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 16 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 39 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Wraysbury Close Leagrave | 110 m |
| Bus or coach station | Luton Station Interchange Luton Town Centre | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) |
| Car parks | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ParkBee - Green Parking - Oakley House | 210 m |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 7.1 km (4.4 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Oakley Surgery | 180 m |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Jardines Pharmacy | 240 m |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Hospital | Luton And Dunstable University Hospital | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| Police station | Luton North Police Station | 390 m |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest MFG - Leagrave Cashzone | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,880 m² | 180 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 2.3 ha | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 550 m² | 200 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.3 ha | 280 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 4,670 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 4.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Neolithic enclosure known as Waulud's Bank, a scheduled monument, 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north. 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 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Stanner's Wood | Wood | 2 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| Skimpot Wood | Wood | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| Round Wood | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south |
| Bush Wood | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south |
| Valentine Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north-east |
| Stipers Hill | Hill | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 13.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 14.2 | 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 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 58 | 60 | 60 |
2 of the street's 60 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Challney High School for Girls | Secondary | 11–16 | 280 m | Outstanding (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Challney High School for Boys | Secondary | 11–16 | 510 m (0.3 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Beechwood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 510 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Sep 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Leagrave Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 640 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Gill Blowers Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 940 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Downside Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ferrars Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Ferrars Academy | Primary | 3–7 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Norton Road Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Pirton Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elements LU4 9QQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jul 2025 |
| First Choice Convenient Store LU4 9FZ | Retailers - other | 180 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 26 Mar 2025 |
| LALA JEE Restaurant LU4 9FZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Kiddies Kingdom Nursery LU4 9FZ | School/college/university | 180 m | 4 Good | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Capwell Grange LU4 9GR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 210 m | 5 Very good | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Jardines Pharmacy LU4 9QD | Retailers - other | 220 m | Exempt | |
| China House LU4 9QD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 250 m | 4 Good | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Family Choice LU4 9QD | Retailers - other | 250 m | 5 Very good | 22 Sep 2026 |
| Tropical Food Store LU4 9QD | Retailers - other | 250 m | 5 Very good | 7 Nov 2016 |
| St Luke’s Leagrave LU4 9JY | Other catering premises | 300 m | 5 Very good | 24 Nov 2023 |
| JJ Convenience Store Ltd LU4 9JU | Retailers - other | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 Feb 2025 |
| Leagrave Mr Chips LU4 9JU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 Jun 2025 |
| Beechwood Primary School LU4 9RD | School/college/university | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Dec 2025 |
| All Kids Active Ltd LU4 9RD | Other catering premises | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2024 |
| Bonitos Peri Peri LU4 9SE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 May 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 100 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 |
| Vehicle crime | 16 |
| Public order | 12 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 |
| Other theft | 9 |
| Drugs | 8 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Shoplifting | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Parking Area (62); On or near Angel Close (27); On or near Hutton Close (23); On or near Platt Close (20); On or near St Vincent Gardens (13).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 28 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 30% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 3% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 34% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 5% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 34% | 17% |
| Private rented | 31% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 59% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 4% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 23% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 58% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 61% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 17% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 34% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 20% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 2% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 78% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 6% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 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
Wraysbury Close · St Vincent Gardens · Seal Close · Addington Way · Ouseley Close · Platt Close · Angel Close · Villiers Close · Eynsford Road · Collingwood Close · Milligan Close · Oakley 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.