LU4 9GQ
a residential postcode in Hockwell Ring, Luton
Coordinates
Latitude: 51.903 / 51°54'10"N
Longitude: -0.4681 / 0°28'5"W
OS Eastings: 505488
OS Northings: 223821
OS Grid: TL054238
Location Encoding
Mapcode National: GBR TJP.45
Mapcode Global: VHFRD.TFWK
Plus Code: 9C3XWG3J+5P
Maidenhead Locator System: IO91sv36
What Three Birds: goldcrest.fulmar.junco
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Orchard Place, Orchard Way, Luton LU4 9GQ
Summary
LU4 9GQ is a residential postcode in Hockwell Ring, Luton. It was first introduced in July 2008.
The most common council tax band is C.
Residential buildings are primarily terraced (including end-terrace). Domestic properties are primarily houses.
Estimated residential property values, based on historical transactions and adjusted for inflation, range from £207,461 to £433,284 with an average of £287,597.
Residential buildings were typically constructed from 2007 onwards.
33% of residential property sales since 1995 have been new builds or newly converted.
Domestic properties are predominantly owner occupied.
The most common Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings are C and B.
Luton is a town, which had a population of 211,228 in the 2011 census.
In the 2011 census, there were 10 people resident in LU4 9GQ, of which 3 were male and 7 were female. This includes overnight visitors as well as permanent residents.
LU4 9GQ is in the Luton travel to work area. NHS services are provided by the Luton Primary Care Trust.
LU4 9GQ is approximately 126m (413ft) above sea level.
Office of National Statistics Output Area Classification for the area containing LU4 9GQ
4c1: Multicultural Metropolitans - Asian Traits - Achieving Minorities
Office of National Statistics Rural/Urban classification for LU4 9GQ
England C1: a town or city, surrounded by populated countryside
Healthy Living Index
2/10 (Very low)
Neighbourhood Retail Diversity Index
5/10 (Moderate)
Area Retail Diversity Index
5/10 (Moderate)
Supermarkets near LU4 9GQ include Aldi, Asda, Co-Operative Food, Farmfoods, Lidl, Morrisons, Sainsbury's and Tesco. (Source: OpenStreetMap)
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LU4 9GQ at other websites
- Air quality forecast for LU4 9GQ at Smogwatch
- Sunrise and sunset times at LU4 9GQ at The Time and Place
- River levels and flood warnings near LU4 9GQ at River Levels UK
- Listed Buildings near LU4 9GQ at British Listed Buildings
- Food Hygiene Ratings near LU4 9GQ at Hygiene Ratings UK
- Nearest beaches to LU4 9GQ at British Beaches
- Electric vehicle charge points near LU4 9GQ at Plugpoint
- See which government petitions are popular near LU4 9GQ at Repetition.me
- Unique Property Reference Numbers (UPRNs) near LU4 9GQ at UPRN Data UK
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Councils, constituencies and elected representatives
Residents of LU4 9GQ 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
Leagrave
Councillors
Waheed Akbar (Labour)
Sameera Saleem (Labour)
Maria Lovell MBE (Labour)
United Kingdom Parliament
Constituency
Luton North
MP
Sarah Owen (Labour)
Broadband Internet
Ofcom publishes annual statistics for Broadband availability. This is the most recent data for LU4 9GQ.
- Definitions
- Ultrafast: 300Mbit/s or greater
- Superfast: 30Mbit/s to less than 300Mbit/s
- Universal Service Obligation: Download speeds at or above 10Mbit/s and upload speeds at or above 1Mbit/s
Schools
The most recent Ofsted rankings for schools near LU4 9GQ.
Primary
Leagrave Primary School
Strangers Way, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9ND
Community School
Ages 3 - 11
Good
Beechwood Primary School
Linden Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9RD
Community School
Ages 4 - 11
Needs improvement
Pirton Hill Primary School
Butely Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9EX
Community School
Ages 4 - 11
Good
The Ferrars Academy
Macaulay Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 0LL
Academy Converter
Ages 3 - 7
Needs improvement
Secondary
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
Lealands High School
Sundon Park Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3AL
Foundation School
Ages 11 - 16
Good
The Chalk Hills Academy
Leagrave High St, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 0NE
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
Houghton Regis Academy
Parkside Drive, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5PX
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages 11 - 16
Needs improvement
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
Manshead School
Dunstable Road, Caddington, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 4BB
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 11 - 19
Inadequate
The overall school grade in this area is high.