Styles Close Luton
82 addresses across 1 postcode (LU2), about 150 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 24001209.
- Sales: 11 recorded sales since 1995; in 2013 the median was £148,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 16 homes have an energy certificate (C: 11, D: 4, E: 1).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is 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 B; 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 2.2 km (1.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 770 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 160 to 162 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 82 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Stopsley Village Practice, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 570 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 62% of households owned their home and 30% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 44 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | £148,000 | £148,000 | £148,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £163,000 | £163,000 | £163,000 |
| 2004 | 2 | £121,500 | £116,000 | £127,000 |
| 2003 | 2 | £120,250 | £105,000 | £135,500 |
| 2000 | 1 | £82,250 | £82,250 | £82,250 |
| 1998 | 1 | £46,000 | £46,000 | £46,000 |
| 1996 | 1 | £32,000 | £32,000 | £32,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Mar 2024 | 20 LU2 9BX | Terraced | £300,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 4 Aug 2022 | 6 LU2 9BX | Other | £305,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 29 May 2013 | 20 LU2 9BX | Terraced | £148,000 | |
| 5 Oct 2012 | 21 LU2 9BX | Semi-detached | £163,000 | |
| 30 Jul 2004 | 8 LU2 9BX | Terraced | £116,000 | |
| 5 Apr 2004 | 17 LU2 9BX | Semi-detached | £127,000 | |
| 5 Sep 2003 | 5 LU2 9BX | Semi-detached | £135,500 | |
| 30 Jan 2003 | 2 LU2 9BX | Semi-detached | £105,000 | |
| 14 Jun 2000 | 4 LU2 9BX | Semi-detached | £82,250 | |
| 2 Apr 1998 | 21 LU2 9BX | Semi-detached | £46,000 | |
| 9 Dec 1996 | 8 LU2 9BX | Terraced | £32,000 |
Energy performance certificates
16 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 71 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (9); House, mid-terrace (4); House, end-terrace (3). Built: 1950-1966 (13); 2003-2006 (2); 1930-1949 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (7); rented (social) (5); rented (private) (2).
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 B (61% of about 640 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)
- Garage court rear of 59 Mangrove Road, Mangrove Road, LU2 9BW: up to 6 homes, permissioned (210 m)
- 4 Eaton Green Road, Luton LU2 9HB: up to 13 homes, not 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 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 0 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 82 addresses are between 160 m and 162 m above sea level (160 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LU2 9BX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Luton 3.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Luton Airport Parkway 4.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Leagrave 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5.2 km (3.2 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Luton Airport DART Station | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 57 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Keepers Close Stopsley | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Airport Bus Station Luton Airport | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Car parks | Long Term Parking London Luton Airport UK | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Stopsley Village Practice | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ashcroft Pharmacy | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Vogue Dental Care | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Luton And Dunstable University Hospital | 6.1 km (3.8 miles) |
| Police station | Luton Police Station | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Wigmore Lane | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.6 ha | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 460 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Playing field | Ashcroft Road Recreation Ground 6.6 ha | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Wigmore Lane Leisure Gardens 2.8 ha | 230 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 3.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Putteridge Bury, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Putteridge Bury | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north |
| Wardown Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Slaughter's Wood | Wood | 720 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Slipe Spring | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Spittlesea Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Wardown Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) west |
| Winch Hill | Hill | 3 km (1.8 miles) east |
| Whiteway Bottom | Valley | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.9 | 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 | 81 | 82 | 82 |
1 of the street's 82 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Elizabeth School | Secondary | 11–18 | 260 m | 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 |
| Someries Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 340 m | 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 |
| Someries Infant School and Early Childhood Education Centre | Primary | 2–7 | 360 m | No published inspection |
| Ramridge Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 540 m (0.3 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 |
| Wigmore Primary | Primary | 4–11 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Stopsley Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| 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 | 1.3 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 |
| Putteridge Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Putteridge High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Cockernhoe Endowed CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stopsley Fish & Grill LU2 9AE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 9 Jul 2025 |
| SPAR Ashcroft Road LU2 9AE | Retailers - other | 140 m | 5 Very good | 17 Nov 2025 |
| The Kebab Lab LU2 9AE | Mobile caterer | 140 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 11 Jun 2025 |
| Miss Boba Pop Bubble Tea LU2 9AE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 140 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Queen Elizabeth School LU2 9AG | School/college/university | 290 m | 5 Very good | 18 Mar 2025 |
| Crawley Green Sports And Social Club LU2 9AG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 290 m | Exempt | |
| Ashcroft Pharmacy Ltd LU2 9AB | Retailers - other | 290 m | Exempt | |
| Finos LU2 9EE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 320 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Someries Infants School LU2 8AH | School/college/university | 340 m | 5 Very good | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Someries Junior School LU2 8AH | School/college/university | 340 m | 5 Very good | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Oak Tree Kindergarten Limited LU2 9AA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 370 m | 5 Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Ashcroft Convenience Store LU2 9AB | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 30 Apr 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 20 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Williton Road (17); On or near Styles Close (13); On or near Marshall Road (11); On or near Keepers Close (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 24% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 62% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 30% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 7% | 1% |
| Social rented | 16% | 17% |
| Private rented | 15% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 64% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 14% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 27% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 55% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 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 | 12% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 30% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 19% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 82% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 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
- LU2 9BX: 82 addresses
Nearby streets
Marshall Road · Keepers Close · Ashcroft Road · Williton Road · Mangrove Road · Nichols Close · Burnham Road · Yeovil Road · Lamers Road · Fermor Crescent · Hanswick Close · Radstock 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.