LU2 8LB
a residential and agricultural postcode in Luton, Hertfordshire
Coordinates
Latitude: 51.9032 / 51°54'11"N
Longitude: -0.3737 / 0°22'25"W
OS Eastings: 511984
OS Northings: 223990
OS Grid: TL119239
Location Encoding
Mapcode National: GBR H6B.NB6
Mapcode Global: VHFRG.GFSC
Plus Code: 9C3XWJ3G+7G
Maidenhead Locator System: IO91tv56
What Three Birds: ovenbird.fulmar.stork
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Mangrove Lodge, Putteridge Park, Luton LU2 8LB
Summary
LU2 8LB is a residential and agricultural postcode in Luton, Hertfordshire. It was first introduced in January 1980.
The most common council tax bands are D and E.
Residential buildings are primarily semi-detached. Domestic properties are primarily houses.
Estimated residential property values, based on historical transactions and adjusted for inflation, range from £174,500 to £719,391 with an average of £301,422.
Residential buildings were typically constructed before 1900.
None of the residential properties sold since 1995 have been new builds or newly converted.
Domestic properties are predominantly privately rented.
The most common Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating is E.
In the 2011 census, there were 5 people resident in LU2 8LB, of which 3 were male and 2 were female.
LU2 8LB is in the Luton travel to work area. NHS services are provided by the Hertfordshire Primary Care Trust.
LU2 8LB is approximately 167m (548ft) above sea level.
Office of National Statistics Output Area Classification for the area containing LU2 8LB
8c1: Hard-Pressed Living - Hard-Pressed Ageing Workers - Ageing Industrious Workers
Office of National Statistics Rural/Urban classification for LU2 8LB
England F1: a rural hamlet or isolated dwellings in populated countryside
Healthy Living Index
6/10 (Moderate)
Neighbourhood Retail Diversity Index
3/10 (Low)
Area Retail Diversity Index
4/10 (Low)
Supermarkets near LU2 8LB include Asda, Farmfoods, Iceland, Lidl, M&S Simply Food, Sainsbury's and Tesco. (Source: OpenStreetMap)
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- Unique Property Reference Numbers (UPRNs) near LU2 8LB at UPRN Data UK
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Councils, constituencies and elected representatives
Residents of LU2 8LB 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.
District Council
North Hertfordshire District Council
Ward
Hitchwood, Offa and Hoo
Councillors
David Barnard (Conservative)
Faye S Frost (Conservative)
Claire Strong (Conservative)
County Council
Hertfordshire
Electoral Division
Hitchin Rural
County Councillor
David Barnard (Conservative)
United Kingdom Parliament
Constituency
Hitchin and Harpenden
MP
Bim Afolami (Conservative)
Broadband Internet
Ofcom publishes annual statistics for Broadband availability. This is the most recent data for LU2 8LB.
- 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 LU2 8LB.
Primary
Cockernhoe Endowed CofE Primary School
Cockernhoe Green, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 8PY
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 3 - 11
Good
Putteridge Primary School
Putteridge Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 8HJ
Community School
Ages 4 - 11
Good
Wigmore Primary School
Twyford Drive, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 9TB
Community School
Ages 4 - 11
Good
Secondary
Putteridge High School
Putteridge Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 8HJ
Community School
Ages 11 - 16
Good
Ashcroft High School
Crawley Green Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 9AG
Foundation 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.