Latitude: 51.8885 / 51°53'18"N
Longitude: -0.3605 / 0°21'37"W
OS Eastings: 512926
OS Northings: 222373
OS Grid: TL129223
Mapcode National: GBR H6J.KNQ
Mapcode Global: VHFRG.PSRN
Plus Code: 9C3XVJQQ+9Q
Maidenhead Locator System: IO91tv63
What Three Birds: frigatebird.accentor.yellowhammer
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LU2 8SN is a primarily residential postcode in Wigmore Park, Luton. It was first introduced in February 1990.
The most common council tax bands are E, C and D.
Residential buildings are typically terraced (including end-terrace) and detached. Domestic properties are primarily houses.
Estimated residential property values, based on historical transactions and adjusted for inflation, range from £112,115 to £557,486 with an average of £277,328.
Residential buildings were typically constructed between 1983 and 1990 and between 1991 and 1995.
None of the residential properties sold since 1995 have been new builds or newly converted.
Domestic properties are mostly owner occupied, with some privately rented
The most common Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings are D and C.
The average commercial rateable value is £2,850. The most common recorded business type is Communication Station.
Luton is a town, which had a population of 211,228 in the 2011 census.
In the 2011 census, there were 124 people resident in LU2 8SN, of which 64 were male and 60 were female. This also includes overnight visitors at domestic properties, and residents of non-domestic properties such as hotels, prisons and halls of residence.
LU2 8SN is in the Luton travel to work area. NHS services are provided by the Luton Primary Care Trust.
LU2 8SN is approximately 143m (469ft) above sea level.
See recent residential property sales in LU2 8SN
Office of National Statistics Output Area Classification for the area containing LU2 8SN
5a2: Urbanites - Urban Professionals and Families - Multi-Ethnic Professionals with Families
Office of National Statistics Rural/Urban classification for LU2 8SN
England C1: a town or city, surrounded by populated countryside
Healthy Living Index
4/10 (Low)
Neighbourhood Retail Diversity Index
7/10 (High)
Area Retail Diversity Index
5/10 (Moderate)
Supermarkets near LU2 8SN include Asda, Farmfoods, Iceland, Lidl, M&S Simply Food, Sainsbury's and Tesco. (Source: OpenStreetMap)
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Residents of LU2 8SN are represented at different levels of local, regional and national government by elected representatives. Where known, these are shown here.
This data is updated approximately monthly, and may not necessarily take account of the results of any elections or by-elections held recently.
Unitary Authority
Luton Borough Council
Ward
Wigmore
Councillors
Peter Chapman (Liberal Democrat)
Diane Paulette Moles (Liberal Democrat)
Alan Skepelhorn (Liberal Democrat)
United Kingdom Parliament
Constituency
Luton South
MP
Rachel Hopkins (Labour)
Ofcom publishes annual statistics for Broadband availability. This is the most recent data for LU2 8SN.
Broadband statistics for commercial properties are less reliable than for domestic properties, as businesses are more likely to have other forms of Internet access that are not classified as 'Broadband'.
The most recent Ofsted rankings for schools near LU2 8SN.
Wigmore Primary School
Twyford Drive, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 9TB
Community School
Ages 4 - 11
Good
Cockernhoe Endowed CofE Primary School
Cockernhoe Green, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 8PY
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 3 - 11
Good
Breachwood Green Junior Mixed and Infant School
Oxford Road, Breachwood Green, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 8NP
Community School
Ages 4 - 11
Good
Ashcroft High School
Crawley Green Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 9AG
Foundation School
Ages 11 - 16
Good
Putteridge High School
Putteridge Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 8HJ
Community School
Ages 11 - 16
Good
Stopsley High School
St Thomas's Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7UX
Foundation School
Ages 11 - 16
Good
Denbigh High School
Alexandra Avenue, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1HE
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 16
Outstanding
Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College
Warden Hill Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7AE
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 18
Good
The Stockwood Park Academy
Rotheram Avenue, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 5PP
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages 11 - 18
Good
Lea Manor High School Performing Arts College
Northwell Drive, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3TL
Foundation School
Ages 11 - 16
Good
Challney High School for Girls
Addington Way, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9FJ
Community School
Ages 11 - 16
Needs improvement
Challney High School for Boys
Stoneygate Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9TJ
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 16
Outstanding
The overall school grade in this area is high.