Spring Place Luton
7 addresses across 2 postcodes (LU1), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 24001153.
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 67% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Luton, about 690 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 230 m away, and Stockwood Park (100 hectares) is about 770 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 121 to 122 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 7 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Town Centre Practice, about 190 m away, with 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 870 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 12% of households owned their home and 45% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 789 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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (91% of about 1,660 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): Luton Town Centre and Surrounds (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)
- 22 to 36 Hastings Street, Luton LU1 5BE: up to 20 homes, permissioned (50 m)
- Units 1 And 2 Spring Place and 4 - 6 Dumfries Street, permissioned (70 m)
- 9 - 15 Adelaide Street, pending decision (70 m)
- 46 Windsor Walk, Luton Lu1 5DP: up to 6 homes, permissioned (70 m)
- 79 - 81 Windsor Walk, permissioned (100 m)
- 72 Chapel Street, Luton, LU1 5DA: up to 18 homes, permissioned (120 m)
- 8-10 George Street West, permissioned (130 m)
- 32 King Street, permissioned (140 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
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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.
Height above sea level
The street's 7 addresses are between 121 m and 122 m above sea level (121 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LU1 5DF | 100% | 100% | 67% | 0% |
| LU1 5FT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Luton 3.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Luton Airport Parkway 4.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | |
| Leagrave 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 16 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 66 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Dumfries Court Chapel Langley | 110 m |
| Bus or coach station | Luton Station Interchange Luton Town Centre | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Car parks | 11 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest NCP | 70 m |
| EV charging points | 15 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 340 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Town Centre Practice | 190 m |
| Pharmacies | 12 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Kamsons Pharmacy | 250 m |
| NHS dentists | 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Luton Dental Practice | 180 m |
| Hospital | Luton And Dunstable University Hospital | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) |
| Police station | Bedfordshire Police | 220 m |
| Cash machines | 7 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Costcutter Express Cashzone | 260 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,930 m² | 230 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Stockwood Park 100 ha | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 120 m² | 260 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Manor Road Park 2.5 ha | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 5.6 ha | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 103 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Parish Church of St Mary, a listed building (Grade I), 610 m (0.4 miles) east. 62 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 | 610 m (0.4 miles) east |
| The Improvement Garden | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Wardown Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Farley Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Lower Kidney Wood | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Wardown Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Kidney Wood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Blossom Spring | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) west |
| Harps Hill | Hill | 5 km (3.1 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 6 | 7 | 7 |
1 of the street's 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel Street Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 270 m | No published inspection |
| Rothesay Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 380 m | 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 |
| Hillborough Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 620 m (0.4 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hillborough Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 620 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Tennyson Road Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 690 m (0.4 miles) | Outstanding (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Dallow Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 900 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Farley Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Outstanding (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Linden Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Matthew's Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Cutenhoe Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 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 |
| Hart Hill Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Chiltern Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PCP LU1 5BE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 30 m | 4 Good | 9 Jan 2025 |
| Black Horse LU1 5BE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 40 m | 5 Very good | 14 Sep 2021 |
| Premier Inn Luton LU1 5FA | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 40 m | 5 Very good | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Pumpkin Lane Day Nursery LU1 5BB | School/college/university | 70 m | 5 Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Henar Mini Market LU1 5AA | Retailers - other | 110 m | 4 Good | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Chickenero LU1 5AF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 4 Good | 8 Sep 2026 |
| Red Chilli Restaurant LU1 5AF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 4 Good | 21 Oct 2025 |
| ALB Market LU1 5AF | Retailers - other | 110 m | 4 Good | 20 Apr 2026 |
| KSK Food And Wine Ltd LU1 5AF | Retailers - other | 110 m | 5 Very good | 30 Dec 2020 |
| Sr mart LU1 5AA | Retailers - other | 110 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Morley’s chicken LU1 5DA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| New Town Chinese Take Away LU1 5DA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 m | 4 Good | 11 Jul 2025 |
| Day Stop Convenience Store LU1 5DA | Retailers - other | 130 m | 5 Very good | 12 Feb 2022 |
| Lew's little softplay cafe and community hub CIC LU1 5BB | Retailers - other | 140 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Wellspring Apprenticeship Training Centre UK CIC LU1 2SJ | Other catering premises | 140 m | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 274 |
| Shoplifting | 92 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 88 |
| Public order | 53 |
| Drugs | 52 |
| Vehicle crime | 50 |
| Other theft | 48 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 32 |
| Burglary | 30 |
| Robbery | 19 |
| Theft from the person | 19 |
| Possession of weapons | 17 |
| Other crime | 11 |
| Bicycle theft | 4 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Peel Street (185); On or near Elizabeth Street (60); On or near Victoria Street (51); On or near Castle Street (50); On or near Windsor Street (46).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 28 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 10% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 3% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 12% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 4% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 24% | 17% |
| Private rented | 63% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 60% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 16% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 3% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 13% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 42% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 5% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 24% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 14% | 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 | 13% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 45% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 64% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 5% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 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
Hastings Street · Regent Street · New Street · Stuart Street · Windsor Walk · Dumfries Street · Stuart Street Passage · Victoria Street · Stuart Street · Stuart Place · Elizabeth Street · Chapel Street
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.