Proctor Way Luton
57 addresses across 6 postcodes (LU2,LU3), about 240 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 24001002.
- Energy: 11 homes have an energy certificate (B: 9, C: 2).
- Flood: 2 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 D; Band D in Luton costs £2,440 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 96% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Luton Airport Parkway, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Wigmore Valley Park, is about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 18.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 143 to 159 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 57 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Larkside Practice, about 1.9 km (1.2 miles) away.
- People: About 650 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 73% of households owned their home and 38% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Mar 2024 | ATC HUT LU2 9PE | Other | £210,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 14 Mar 2014 | AUTAIR ENGINEERING LU2 9PE | Other | £153,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 17 Feb 2014 | ESSEX HOUSE LU2 9PE | Other | £360,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
11 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 45 m². Most common: Flat (11). Built: 2024 (11).
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 D (38% of about 1,200 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): Land at Percival Way, Prince Way and President Way (2023).
- 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)
- Land around Charlotte's Court, 113 Proctor Way, Luton LU2 9PE: up to 22 homes, permissioned (50 m)
- Land around 113 Proctor Way, Luton LU2 9PE: up to 22 homes, not permissioned (50 m)
- Land around Prudence Place, 113 Proctor Way, Luton LU2 9PE: up to 22 homes, permissioned (50 m)
- International House, Eaton Green Road, permissioned (660 m (0.4 miles))
- 4 Eaton Green Road, Luton LU2 9HB: up to 13 homes, not permissioned (670 m (0.4 miles))
- Napier Park, Kimpton Road, Luton: up to 1,395 homes, permissioned (810 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 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 2 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 22 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 19 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 0 low and 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LU2 9PE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| LU2 9LF | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| LU2 9LU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 19 | unlikely |
| LU2 9NZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| LU2 9PA | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| LU3 2AD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 57 addresses are between 143 m and 159 m above sea level (152 m on average); the ground rises about 17 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LU2 9LF | 33% | 0% | 0% | 67% |
| LU2 9LU | 0% | 0% | 0% | 98% |
| LU2 9NZ | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% |
| LU2 9PA | 25% | 25% | 25% | 75% |
| LU2 9PE | 61% | 61% | 61% | 39% |
| LU3 2AD | 96% | 96% | 96% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Luton Airport Parkway 4.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Luton 3.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) | |
| Leagrave 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 6 km (3.7 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Luton Airport DART Station | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 25 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Prospect Way Luton Airport | 140 m |
| Bus or coach station | Airport Bus Station Luton Airport | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Car parks | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Easy Airport Parking LTD | 40 m |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Apcoa Charging Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Larkside Practice | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Asda Pharmacy | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Vogue Dental Care | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Spire Harpenden Hospital | 5.7 km (3.6 miles) |
| Police station | Luton Police Station | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | Hart Store | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Wigmore Valley Park 41 ha | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 180 m² | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 4.6 ha | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1,020 m² | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Someries Castle: a medieval magnate's residence and formal garden remains, a scheduled monument, 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-east. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Someries Castle: a medieval magnate's residence and formal garden remains | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Luton Hoo | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Spittlesea Wood | Wood | 520 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Bush Pasture | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south |
| George Wood | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Winch Hill | Hill | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) east |
| Wardown Lake | Lake or reservoir | 3 km (1.9 miles) north-west |
| Whiteway Bottom | Valley | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 18.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.8 | 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 | 0 | 0 | 57 |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 55 | 57 | 0 |
2 of the street's 57 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 57 from aircraft, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crawley Green Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 900 m (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Dec 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Wenlock CofE Academy Church of England | Primary | 7–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Chiltern Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hart Hill Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Linden Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Queen Elizabeth School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Wigmore Primary | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Ramridge Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Cutenhoe Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 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 |
| Someries Infant School and Early Childhood Education Centre | Primary | 2–7 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| Someries Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IBIS London Luton Airport LU2 9NZ | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 120 m | 5 Very good | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Holiday Inn London - Luton Airport LU2 9LF | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 140 m | 5 Very good | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Courtyard by Marriott Luton Airport LU2 9LF | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 140 m | 5 Very good | 2 Oct 2025 |
| LLA Excellence Academy LU2 9NU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 5 Very good | 18 Sep 2024 |
| Compass Group UK & Ireland TA Eurest LU2 9PA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Holiday Inn Express Luton Airport LU2 9GP | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 260 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Partou Prospect House Day Nursery LU2 9QH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 310 m | 5 Very good | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Starbucks (Airside) LU2 9QT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Boots UK LU2 9LY | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Jul 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (bedfordshire).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 73% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 34% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 26% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 65% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 13% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 31% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 55% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 74% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 38% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 83% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 7 to 9 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
- LU2 9PE: 37 addresses of 38 in the postcode
- LU2 9LF: 10 addresses of 22 in the postcode
- LU2 9LU: 4 addresses of 151 in the postcode
- LU2 9NZ: 3 addresses of 9 in the postcode
- LU2 9PA: 2 addresses of 68 in the postcode
- LU3 2AD: 1 address of 32 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Percival Way · Prospect Way · Spittlesea Road · Airport Way · Vauxhall Way · London Road · Prentice Way · Airport Approach 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.