Station Road Luton
11 addresses across 4 postcodes (LU1,LU4), about 120 m long, classed as a minor road. USRN 24001187.
- 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 C; Band D in Luton costs £2,440 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 99% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Leagrave, about 80 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Leagrave Common, is about 200 m 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 118 to 121 m above sea level.
- Noise: 4 of its 11 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Dr Whm Matta's Practice, about 410 m (0.3 miles) away, with 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 910 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 69% of households owned their home and 32% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 137 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 C (36% of about 720 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 (410 m (0.3 miles))
- Royal Mail, Sarum Road: up to 12 homes, not permissioned (500 m (0.3 miles))
- Land at Leagrave Service Station, 102 High Street, Leagrave, Luton LU4 9LQ: up to 40 homes, permissioned (510 m (0.3 miles))
- 112-114 Marsh Road, permissioned (680 m (0.4 miles))
- The Laurels, Ely Way, permissioned (700 m (0.4 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, 2 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 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 9BA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| LU1 2LT | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| LU4 9AS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| LU4 9AZ | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 11 addresses are between 118 m and 121 m above sea level (121 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LU1 2LT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| LU4 9AS | 99% | 99% | 99% | 0% |
| LU4 9AZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| LU4 9BA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Leagrave 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 80 m |
| Luton 3.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) | |
| Luton Airport Parkway 4.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5.7 km (3.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 40 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Station Road Leagrave | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Luton Station Interchange Luton Town Centre | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Car parks | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Apcoa | 80 m |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 120 m |
| 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 Dr Whm Matta's Practice | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Jardines Pharmacy | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Healthy Smiles Dental Practice | 130 m |
| Hospital | Luton And Dunstable University Hospital | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Police station | Luton North Police Station | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest MFG - Mount Pleasant Cashzone | 190 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Leagrave Common 15 ha | 200 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 620 m² | 300 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Leagrave Park 17 ha | 340 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,670 m² | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 26 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Neolithic enclosure known as Waulud's Bank, a scheduled monument, 490 m (0.3 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 | 490 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Little Bramingham Wood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Bramingham Wood | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Valentine Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Great Bramingham Wood | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Sundon Wood | Wood | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) north |
| Warden Hill | Hill | 3.6 km (2.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 7 | 1 | 11 |
4 of the street's 11 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 10 from railways, 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 | 560 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Sep 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Gill Blowers Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 690 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Waulud Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Norton Road Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Challney High School for Girls | Secondary | 11–16 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Outstanding (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Leagrave Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Meads Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Pirton Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 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 |
| Challney High School for Boys | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Parklea Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ferrars Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leagrave Kiosk LU4 9BA | Retailers - other | 60 m | 5 Very good | 20 Aug 2018 |
| Coffee Altura LU4 9BA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 60 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Pret A Manager LU3 2RR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jun 2025 |
| Strive and succeed ltd LU4 9AF | Other catering premises | 190 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Londis Mount Pleasant LU3 2RR | Retailers - other | 190 m | 5 Very good | 15 Feb 2021 |
| McDonald's Restaurant LU3 2TU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 5 Very good | 4 Jun 2025 |
| Red Rooster LU3 2RT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jan 2026 |
| New Maci's Fish and Chips Ltd5 LU3 2RT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 4 Jun 2026 |
| CHERRY HOUSE LU3 2RX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 290 m | 5 Very good | 31 Jul 2024 |
| Fealys Bakery LU3 2SE | Other catering premises | 300 m | 4 Good | 23 Aug 2023 |
| Two Bro's Pizza & Dessert LU3 2QQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 330 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 15 Sep 2026 |
| Subway LU3 2QW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 5 Very good | 1 Apr 2025 |
| Greggs LU3 2QP | Other catering premises | 370 m | 5 Very good | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Foodfellas LU3 2QQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 8 Jan 2026 |
| sts supermarket LU3 2QQ | Retailers - other | 380 m | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 41 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 29 |
| Public order | 11 |
| Drugs | 11 |
| Vehicle crime | 9 |
| Other theft | 9 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Robbery | 5 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 4 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Petrol Station (72); On or near Mount Pleasant Road (20); On or near Grange Avenue (11); On or near Station Road (11); On or near Parking Area (9).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 69% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 36% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 13% | 17% |
| Private rented | 18% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 49% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 28% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 29% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 54% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 8% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 64% | 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) | 32% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 22% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 87% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 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
- LU4 9BA: 8 addresses
- LU1 2LT: 1 address of 11 in the postcode
- LU4 9AS: 1 address of 86 in the postcode
- LU4 9AZ: 1 address of 42 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Marsh Road · Browns Close · Grange Avenue · Capron Road · Compton Avenue · B579 · The Avenue · Mount Pleasant Road · Frome Close · Filmer Road · Hewlett Road · Archway 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.