Lighting poles 4,5 m

Lighting poles 4.5 m are the slightly taller take on the popular "four" — they reach further and light wider strips, while still fitting semi-public spaces. A good height for estate roads, larger car parks, parks and access lanes, where 4 m is a touch low and 6 m already reads as street lighting.

Where 4.5 m poles work best

• Estate roads and access lanes — even distribution across a wider carriageway.
• Larger car parks — fewer dark gaps between bays.
• Parks and squares — prestige lighting of avenues and open spaces.

Choosing and mounting a 4.5 m pole

Spacing for 4.5 m poles is roughly 14–17 m. Here you reach for higher-output LED luminaires (2000–4000 lm), often with an asymmetric distribution to throw light over the carriageway or path. At this height, mounting on a pre-cast foundation with an anchor cage is standard, along with a pole that has an access door. Hot-dip galvanised steel gives strength; aluminium gives lightness and corrosion resistance.

Common questions

How does a 4.5 m pole differ from a 4 m one?

Half a metre more means greater reach per luminaire and wider spacing — better for estate roads and car parks than the more garden-oriented 4 m.

How is a 4.5 m pole founded?

Most often on a pre-cast foundation with an anchor cage; the sure option where vehicles move and the luminaire's wind area is larger.

See all lighting poles, or compare with lower 4 m (garden, estate) and taller 6 m (streets, roundabouts).