Queens Close Luton
42 addresses across 3 postcodes (LU1), about 90 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 24001012.
- Energy: 39 homes have an energy certificate (C: 37, D: 2).
- Flood: 37 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 A; 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 Luton, about 810 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Hat Gardens, is about 600 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 109 to 112 m above sea level.
- Noise: 16 of its 42 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Castle Medical Group Practice, about 310 m away, with 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 990 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 17% of households owned their home and 27% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 469 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
39 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 45 m². Most common: Flat (36); House, mid-terrace (2); House, end-terrace (1). Built: 1950-1966 (36); 2007-2011 (3). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (36); rented (social) (3).
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 A (65% of about 3,120 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 Windsor Castle, 12 Albert Road, Luton LU1 3UZ: up to 131 homes, permissioned (40 m)
- Crescent House, 1-5 Latimer Road, Luton LU1 3UZ: up to 131 homes, permissioned (100 m)
- 1 - 11 Cumberland Street, Luton LU1 3BW: up to 200 homes, permissioned (110 m)
- 54-62 Park Street, permissioned (170 m)
- 1 Park Terrace, Manor Road, Luton LU1 3HN: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (170 m)
- 69 - 71 Latimer Road, permissioned (190 m)
- 89 - 93 Park Street, Luton LU1 3HG: up to 14 homes, permissioned (190 m)
- Car Park adjacent to 15 Oxford Road and 23-27 Union Street, permissioned (200 m)
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, 32 addresses are in areas at high risk, 5 at medium risk and 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LU1 3BU | not in 2 or 3 | 12 / 0 / 6 | unlikely |
| LU1 3BJ | not in 2 or 3 | 16 / 2 / 11 | unlikely |
| LU1 3ES | not in 2 or 3 | 4 / 3 / 3 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 42 addresses are between 109 m and 112 m above sea level (110 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LU1 3BJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| LU1 3BU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| LU1 3ES | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Luton 3.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
| Luton Airport Parkway 4.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Leagrave 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 20 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 64 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Latimer Road Park Town | 180 m |
| Bus or coach station | Luton Station Interchange Luton Town Centre | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Car parks | 9 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Vicarage Street Car Park | 270 m |
| EV charging points | 16 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 190 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Castle Medical Group Practice | 310 m |
| Pharmacies | 8 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Kamsons Pharmacy | 310 m |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest A George Street (Dental Surgery) | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Luton And Dunstable University Hospital | 4.8 km (3 miles) |
| Police station | Bedfordshire Police | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 6 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest BT Kiosk o/s entrance University of Bedfordshire Cashzone | 240 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hat Gardens 1,520 m² | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Luton Hoo Memorial Park 4.3 ha | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,080 m² | 280 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Manor Road Park 2.5 ha | 310 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,020 m² | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 4.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Parish Church of St Mary, a listed building (Grade I), 380 m north. 59 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Parish Church of St Mary | Listed building, Grade I | 380 m north |
| The Improvement Garden | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Wardown Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Kidney Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Kidney Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) south |
| Bull Wood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Stockings Wood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Farley Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Winch Hill | Hill | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.6 | 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 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 9 | 0 | 39 |
| Under 55 | 26 | 42 | 3 |
16 of the street's 42 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 39 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel Street Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 590 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Tennyson Road Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 600 m (0.4 miles) | Outstanding (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Linden Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 640 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Chiltern Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 740 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Cutenhoe Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 810 m (0.5 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 |
| Rothesay Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Hart Hill Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hillborough Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hillborough Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Matthew's Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Wenlock CofE Academy Church of England | Primary | 7–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 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 |
| Crawley Green Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.4 km (0.8 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sk wholesale LU1 3PR | Retailers - other | 100 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 5 Feb 2025 |
| Wings n Tings also T/A Tens Kitchen LU1 3PR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 m | 5 Very good | 6 Dec 2024 |
| VILLAGE CHICKEN BOX LU1 3PR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Wiggy Wings LU1 3PR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 9 Apr 2025 |
| Dosa Planet LU1 3PR | Other catering premises | 100 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Hatters Tandoori LU1 3EY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 5 Very good | 7 Mar 2025 |
| The Greek Pitta LU1 3EY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 30 Apr 2026 |
| MIA MUSICA PUB LU1 3BS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 140 m | 5 Very good | 24 Feb 2026 |
| The Sandwich Bar LU1 3EU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 140 m | 4 Good | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Hot food @ £4.99 LU1 3EU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Pizza and Chicken Time LU1 3EU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 140 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 11 Aug 2025 |
| The Four Horseshoes & Harveys LU1 3EU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 140 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 8 Sep 2026 |
| Kahwa Cafe 2 LU1 3EY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 19 Aug 2025 |
| The Chequers LU1 3EZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 150 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Lounge 33 Ltd LU1 3BW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 5 Very good | 12 Oct 2021 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 183 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 64 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 35 |
| Drugs | 32 |
| Vehicle crime | 29 |
| Public order | 27 |
| Other theft | 27 |
| Burglary | 22 |
| Shoplifting | 19 |
| Robbery | 8 |
| Theft from the person | 8 |
| Possession of weapons | 6 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Bicycle theft | 4 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Park Street West (63); On or near Kingsland Road (62); On or near St Ann'S Road (55); On or near Bailey Street (53); On or near Union Street (41).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 17% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 6% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 55% | 17% |
| Private rented | 27% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 53% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 19% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 16% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 49% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 16% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 13% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 58% | 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) | 27% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 30% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 74% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 5% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 3 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 1 to 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
- LU1 3BU: 40 addresses of 41 in the postcode
- LU1 3BJ: 1 address of 38 in the postcode
- LU1 3ES: 1 address of 119 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Chobham Walk · Albert Road · Langley Street · Essex Close · Cumberland Street · Chequer Street · Chobham Street · Albert Gardens · Surrey Street · Latimer Road · Robin Hood Mews · Oxford 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.