LU2 8QD
a primarily residential and agricultural postcode in Cockernhoe, Hertfordshire
Coordinates
Latitude: 51.8999 / 51°53'59"N
Longitude: -0.3677 / 0°22'3"W
OS Eastings: 512405
OS Northings: 223633
OS Grid: TL124236
Location Encoding
Mapcode National: GBR H6B.XHW
Mapcode Global: VHFRG.KHZW
Plus Code: 9C3XVJXJ+XW
Maidenhead Locator System: IO91tv55
What Three Birds: fulmar.raven.redwing
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The Shires, Mangrove Road, Cockernhoe, Luton LU2 8QD
Summary
LU2 8QD is a primarily residential and agricultural postcode in Cockernhoe, Hertfordshire. It was first introduced in January 1980.
The most common council tax bands are D and E.
Residential buildings are typically semi-detached, detached and terraced (including end-terrace). Domestic properties are primarily houses.
Estimated residential property values, based on historical transactions and adjusted for inflation, range from £202,282 to £667,039 with an average of £399,110.
Residential buildings were typically constructed between 1900 and 1929.
None of the residential properties sold since 1995 have been new builds or newly converted.
Domestic properties are mostly a mix of social housing and owner occupied.
The most common Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating is D.
Commercial rateable values range from £2,700 to £4,250 with an average of £3,475. The most common recorded business types are Hall and Warehouse. Farms and agricultural buildings do not pay business rates and are not included in these figures.
In the 2011 census, there were 77 people resident in LU2 8QD, of which 41 were male and 36 were female.
LU2 8QD is in the Luton travel to work area. NHS services are provided by the Hertfordshire Primary Care Trust.
LU2 8QD is approximately 161m (528ft) above sea level.
See recent residential property sales in LU2 8QD
Office of National Statistics Output Area Classification for the area containing LU2 8QD
8c1: Hard-Pressed Living - Hard-Pressed Ageing Workers - Ageing Industrious Workers
Office of National Statistics Rural/Urban classification for LU2 8QD
England F1: a rural hamlet or isolated dwellings in populated countryside
Healthy Living Index
6/10 (Moderate)
Neighbourhood Retail Diversity Index
2/10 (Very low)
Area Retail Diversity Index
4/10 (Low)
Supermarkets near LU2 8QD include Asda, Farmfoods, Iceland, Lidl, M&S Simply Food, Sainsbury's and Tesco. (Source: OpenStreetMap)
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LU2 8QD at other websites
- Air quality forecast for LU2 8QD at Smogwatch
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- River levels and flood warnings near LU2 8QD at River Levels UK
- Listed Buildings near LU2 8QD at British Listed Buildings
- Food Hygiene Ratings near LU2 8QD at Hygiene Ratings UK
- Nearest beaches to LU2 8QD at British Beaches
- Electric vehicle charge points near LU2 8QD at Plugpoint
- See which government petitions are popular near LU2 8QD at Repetition.me
- Unique Property Reference Numbers (UPRNs) near LU2 8QD at UPRN Data UK
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Councils, constituencies and elected representatives
Residents of LU2 8QD 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 8QD.
- 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
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'.
Schools
The most recent Ofsted rankings for schools near LU2 8QD.
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.