Wigmore Lane Luton
2 addresses across 1 postcode (LU2), about 50 m long, classed as a minor road. USRN 24003489.
- Prices and rents: A typical home in Luton cost £285,800 in August 2026 (+0.1% on a year); private rents averaged £1,231 a month.
- Flood: 5 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Recorded floods: No recorded flood covers the centre of any of its postcodes.
- Landfill: 1 historic landfill site within 500 m (0.3 miles) of its postcodes; the nearest, Luton Airport, is 120 m away.
- Energy projects: 1 renewable energy project nearby is planned or being built; the nearest, Wandon End - Solar Farm & Battery Storage, is 1.8 km (1.1 miles) away.
- 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Luton Airport Parkway, about 2.3 km (1.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 190 m away, and Wigmore Valley Park (41 hectares) is about 280 m 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: It is about 143 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 2 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Larkside Practice, about 550 m (0.3 miles) away.
- People: About 250 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 72% of households owned their home and 34% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 75 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
- Road safety: 6 collisions in which someone was hurt were reported on and around it in 2021 to 2025; 5 involved a pedestrian.
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House sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
House prices and rents in Luton
A typical home in Luton cost £285,800 in August 2026, 0.1% more than a year before. That is 11% more than five years earlier and 25% more than ten years earlier.
| Home | Typical price, Aug 2026 |
|---|---|
| Detached | £473,261 |
| Semi-detached | £331,013 |
| Terraced | £266,988 |
| Flat or maisonette | £160,283 |
| Bought by a first-time buyer | £269,180 |
Private renters in Luton paid £1,231 a month on average in September 2026, 3.7% more than a year before. That is 35% more than five years earlier.
| Home | Average rent a month, Sep 2026 |
|---|---|
| One bedroom | £913 |
| Two bedrooms | £1,122 |
| Three bedrooms | £1,348 |
| Four or more bedrooms | £1,829 |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Gas and electricity use
Homes with gas used 9,442 kWh of it on average in 2024, 25% less than the district's 12,561 kWh, and 3,192 kWh of electricity, 7% less than the district's 3,435 kWh. There are gas meters for about 80% of the homes.
These are all the homes on the postcode, whatever their size and however many live in them, so they show the kind of homes and heating here rather than what any one home uses. The typical figure is the median: half the homes used less. The district is LU2.
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 (41% of about 590 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)
- Wigmore Hall: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (580 m (0.4 miles))
- 4 Eaton Green Road, Luton LU2 9HB: up to 13 homes, not permissioned (940 m (0.6 miles))
- Garage court rear of 59 Mangrove Road, Mangrove Road, LU2 9BW: up to 6 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Energy projects nearby
2 energy projects near the street's postcodes, 1 of them not yet operating.
| Project | Kind | Size | Stage | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wandon End - Solar Farm & Battery Storage North Hertfordshire 22/03231/FP | Solar farm | 49.9 MW | Permission granted, not yet built Jul 2025 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Ld At Lawrence End Park &, Dane Street Luton 15/00845/1 | Solar farm | 5 MW | Operational Dec 2015 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
Planned projects can change or not go ahead; search the planning authority's applications by the reference shown for the plans, conditions and any objections. Construction brings traffic for some months; once built, solar farms and batteries are usually quiet, while turbines and waste plants can be seen or heard further away.
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, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 5 at medium risk and 37 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.
Recorded floods
No recorded flood covers the centre of this street's postcodes.
Recorded floods are where floodwater was seen or surveyed after a flood. Many floods were never mapped, an outline over a postcode's centre does not mean every home in it flooded, and homes outside one may have. Ask the seller whether the home itself has flooded.
Coastal erosion
No projected coastal erosion zone is within 1 km (0.6 miles) of the street's postcodes.
Storm overflows
No storm overflow outlet is within 1 km (0.6 miles) of the street's postcodes.
Coal mining
No postcode centre here is in a coalfield: the Mining Remediation Authority records no coal mining risk here.
Radon
The postcode is in a 1 km square in the lowest band of radon potential: fewer than 1 home in 100 is estimated to be at or above the Action Level. It is not a radon Affected Area.
Historic landfill
1 historic landfill site is within 500 m (0.3 miles) of the street's postcodes, the nearest 120 m away.
| Site | Waste went in | Waste | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luton Airport Eaton Green Road, Luton, Bedfordshire | 1937 to 1978 | Inert, industrial, commercial, household, liquid sludge; gas control on site | 120 m |
Closed tips can give off gas (methane and carbon dioxide) and leak into the ground for years. An environmental search, which conveyancers usually order, looks at landfill and contaminated land around the home; the council keeps a register of land it has found to be contaminated.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 143 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LU2 9SY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Luton Airport Parkway 4.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Luton 3.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Leagrave 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 6 km (3.7 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Luton Airport DART Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 44 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ASDA Wigmore | 110 m |
| Bus or coach station | Airport Bus Station Luton Airport | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Long Term Parking London Luton Airport UK | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 280 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practice within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Larkside Practice Requires improvement Mar 2025 | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Asda Pharmacy | 170 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wigmore Dental Clinic | 170 m |
| Hospital | Spire Harpenden Hospital Good Jan 2017 | 6.8 km (4.2 miles) |
| Care homes | Luton Council Respite and Shared Lives Service Requires improvement Nov 2023 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Police station | Luton Police Station | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Wigmore Lane | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.6 ha | 190 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Wigmore Valley Park 41 ha | 280 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 460 m² | 340 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.3 ha | 280 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Wigmore Allotments 6,310 m² | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 48 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Putteridge Bury, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Putteridge Bury | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Slaughter's Wood | Wood | 640 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Spittlesea Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Slipe Spring | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Winch Hill | Hill | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) east |
| Wardown Lake | Lake or reservoir | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) west |
| Whiteway Bottom | Valley | 3.9 km (2.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
2 of the street's 2 addresses are 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 | Exam results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wigmore Primary | Primary | 4–11 | 170 m | No published inspection | 58% at the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 1% at the higher standard (2025; 53% in 2024 and 47% in 2023) |
| Queen Elizabeth School | Secondary | 11–18 | 600 m (0.4 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 | GCSE 2026 (provisional): Attainment 8 42.5 (39.9 in 2025 and 41.8 in 2024); 35% grade 5+ in English and maths A level 2025: average grade D+; 0% AAB or better; progress below average |
| Someries Infant School and Early Childhood Education Centre | Primary | 2–7 | 870 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection | None published |
| Someries Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 890 m (0.6 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 | 67% at the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 7% at the higher standard (2025; 62% in 2024 and 60% in 2023) |
| Cockernhoe Endowed CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | 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 | 67% at the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 33% at the higher standard (2025; 60% in 2023) |
| Ramridge Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 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 | 56% at the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 10% at the higher standard (2025; 55% in 2024 and 57% in 2023) |
| Crawley Green Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | 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 | None published |
| Wenlock CofE Academy Church of England | Primary | 7–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 | 30% at the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 1% at the higher standard (2025; 33% in 2024) |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection | None published |
| Putteridge Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection | 76% at the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 11% at the higher standard (2025; 69% in 2024 and 60% in 2023) |
| Putteridge High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection | GCSE 2026 (provisional): Attainment 8 50.4 (49.2 in 2025 and 48.3 in 2024); 55.7% grade 5+ in English and maths |
Exam results are from the Department for Education's school performance tables (Explore Education Statistics, Open Government Licence), for all pupils at each school. The middle school in England had 63% at the expected standard at the end of primary school (2025), Attainment 8 of 46.0 at GCSE (2026) and an A level average of C+ (2025). Attainment 8 adds up a pupil's grades in eight GCSEs, with English and maths counted twice (90 is the most), averaged over the school's pupils. Progress 8 compares pupils with others who had the same results at the end of primary school; it is not published for GCSEs in 2025 and 2026, as those pupils sat no primary tests during the pandemic. Small year groups swing from year to year, and figures for very small ones are withheld.
Nurseries and childcare
8 nurseries, pre-schools and clubs within 1.5 km (0.9 miles), the nearest 120 m from the middle of the street.
| Provider | Kind | Places | Latest inspection | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Gems Pre-School LU2 9TB | Sessional day care | 38 | Good (Jun 2025, overall grade under the previous framework) | 120 m |
| Eaton Green Pre-school LU2 9JE | Sessional day care | 36 | Good (Jul 2025, overall grade under the previous framework) | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Wigmore Church and Community Under Fives Pre School LU2 9TE | Full day care | 30 | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Ashcroft and Ramridge Community Nursery LU2 9AG | Full day care | 69 | Not inspected yet | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Luton Wigmore Kumon Centre LU2 9JZ | Out-of-school day care (over fives) | Not inspected yet | 630 m (0.4 miles) | |
| Be Etiquette Ltd LU2 9EE | Sessional day care (over fives) | Not inspected yet | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Oak Tree Kindergarten Ltd (Ashcroft Road) LU2 9AA | Full day care | 52 | Good (Jan 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Partou Prospect House Day Nursery & Pre-school LU2 9QH | Full day care | 120 | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
Ofsted also registers 74 childminders and 27 home childcarers (nannies) in Luton. It does not publish their addresses, so they cannot be shown here; the council's family information service lists those taking children.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wigmore Primary School LU2 9TB | School/college/university | 120 m | 5 Very good | 26 Jun 2025 |
| KFC LU2 9TA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 m | 5 Very good | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Asda LU2 9TA | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 150 m | 5 Very good | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Wigmore Arms LU2 9TA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 150 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Iceland Foods Ltd LU2 9TA | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 150 m | 5 Very good | 3 Sep 2026 |
| HAJI BABA LIMITED LU2 9TA | Retailers - other | 190 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Wigmore Fish & Chips Takeaway LU2 9TA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 5 Very good | 24 Oct 2024 |
| The Barak LU2 9XG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Greggs PLC LU2 9XG | Retailers - other | 240 m | 5 Very good | 26 Nov 2024 |
| Subway LU2 9XG | Other catering premises | 250 m | 4 Good | 5 Nov 2025 |
| BaxterStorey- TUI Luton LU2 9TN | Other catering premises | 360 m | 5 Very good | 26 Jun 2025 |
| Richmond Hill East School LU2 9TL | School/college/university | 370 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jul 2026 |
| London Luton Cargo Operations LU2 9NL | Distributors/Transporters | 490 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 19 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 |
| Vehicle crime | 10 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 |
| Shoplifting | 8 |
| Public order | 8 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (32); On or near Shopping Area (11); On or near Barnston Close (6); On or near Chelsworth Close (5); On or near Lindsey Road (4).
Road safety
6 collisions in which someone was hurt were reported on and around the street in 2021 to 2025: 0 fatal, 0 serious and 6 slight. 5 involved a pedestrian. Most were on roads with a 30 mph limit.
| Year | Collisions | Fatal or serious |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 |
| Date | Severity | Who was hurt | Road | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Oct 2025 13:56 | Slight | 1 person: 1 pedestrian | Minor road, 30 mph | Daylight |
| 26 Jul 2025 13:35 | Slight | 1 person: 1 pedestrian | Minor road, 20 mph | Daylight |
| 17 Oct 2023 08:50 | Slight | 1 person: 1 pedestrian | Minor road, 30 mph | Daylight |
| 22 Sep 2023 10:21 | Slight | 1 person: 1 pedestrian | Minor road, 20 mph | Daylight |
| 30 Jul 2022 16:40 | Slight | 2 people | Minor road, 30 mph | Daylight |
| 17 Mar 2022 16:05 | Slight | 1 person: 1 pedestrian | Minor road, 20 mph | Daylight |
Only collisions in which someone was hurt and which the police were told about are here: damage-only collisions and near misses are not, and some injuries are never reported. Positions are recorded by the police, usually to within a few metres. Each year's figures are published the following September.
Traffic on nearby roads
No traffic count point is within 500 m (0.3 miles) of the street's postcodes. The Department for Transport counts every motorway and A road and only a sample of minor roads, so a quiet residential street usually has none.
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 72% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 35% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 27% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 69% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 15% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 20% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 58% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 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) | 60% | 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) | 34% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 91% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 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 9SY: 2 addresses of 65 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Alderton Close · Twyford Drive · Felton Close · Saxtead Close · Layham Drive · Lindsey Road · Pinford Dell · Crawley Green Road · Nayland Close · Mutford Croft · Chelsworth Close · Ardleigh Green
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; road collisions count only those in which someone was hurt and the police were told.
- 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.