LU3 2RW
a mixed residential and non-residential postcode in Leagrave, Luton
Coordinates
Latitude: 51.9038 / 51°54'13"N
Longitude: -0.4527 / 0°27'9"W
OS Eastings: 506547
OS Northings: 223942
OS Grid: TL065239
Location Encoding
Mapcode National: GBR TM2.HJ
Mapcode Global: VHFRF.3DJV
Plus Code: 9C3XWG3W+GW
Maidenhead Locator System: IO91sv56
What Three Birds: night-heron.swan.jay
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Archway Parade, Marsh Road, Luton LU3 2RW
Summary
LU3 2RW is a mixed residential and non-residential postcode in Leagrave, Luton. It was first introduced in April 1987.
The most common council tax band is A.
Residential buildings are primarily terraced (including end-terrace). Domestic properties are primarily flats.
Residential buildings were typically constructed between 1950 and 1966.
Domestic properties are mostly a mix of privately rented and social housing.
The most common Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings are C and E.
Commercial rateable values range from £10,250 to £12,250 with an average of £11,643. The most common recorded business types are Shop and Restaurant.
Luton is a town, which had a population of 211,228 in the 2011 census.
In the 2011 census, there were 8 people resident in LU3 2RW, of which 1 were male and 7 were female. This also includes overnight visitors at domestic properties, and residents of non-domestic properties such as hotels, prisons and halls of residence.
LU3 2RW is in the Luton travel to work area. NHS services are provided by the Luton Primary Care Trust.
LU3 2RW is approximately 119m (390ft) above sea level.
Office of National Statistics Output Area Classification for the area containing LU3 2RW
4a2: Multicultural Metropolitans - Rented Family Living - Private Renting New Arrivals
Office of National Statistics Rural/Urban classification for LU3 2RW
England C1: a town or city, surrounded by populated countryside
Healthy Living Index
6/10 (Moderate)
Neighbourhood Retail Diversity Index
5/10 (Moderate)
Area Retail Diversity Index
5/10 (Moderate)
Supermarkets near LU3 2RW include Aldi, Co-Operative Food, Farmfoods, Iceland, Lidl, Morrisons, Sainsbury's and Tesco. (Source: OpenStreetMap)
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LU3 2RW at other websites
- Air quality forecast for LU3 2RW at Smogwatch
- Sunrise and sunset times at LU3 2RW at The Time and Place
- River levels and flood warnings near LU3 2RW at River Levels UK
- Listed Buildings near LU3 2RW at British Listed Buildings
- Food Hygiene Ratings near LU3 2RW at Hygiene Ratings UK
- Nearest beaches to LU3 2RW at British Beaches
- Electric vehicle charge points near LU3 2RW at Plugpoint
- See which government petitions are popular near LU3 2RW at Repetition.me
- Unique Property Reference Numbers (UPRNs) near LU3 2RW at UPRN Data UK
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Councils, constituencies and elected representatives
Residents of LU3 2RW 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
Limbury
Councillors
Amy Nicholls (Labour)
Robert Roche (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 LU3 2RW.
- 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 LU3 2RW.
Primary
Norton Road Primary School
Norton Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 2NX
Community School
Ages 5 - 11
Good
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Gardenia Avenue, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 2NS
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 5 - 11
Good
Beechwood Primary School
Linden Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9RD
Community School
Ages 4 - 11
Needs improvement
The Meads Primary School
Sawtry Close, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 2UE
Community School
Ages 4 - 11
Good
Waulud Primary School
Wauluds Bank Drive, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3LZ
Community School
Ages 3 - 11
Good
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
Lea Manor High School Performing Arts College
Northwell Drive, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3TL
Foundation School
Ages 11 - 16
Good
Lealands High School
Sundon Park Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3AL
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 Chalk Hills Academy
Leagrave High St, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 0NE
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages 11 - 18
Good
Stopsley High School
St Thomas's Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7UX
Foundation School
Ages 11 - 16
Good
The Stockwood Park Academy
Rotheram Avenue, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 5PP
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages 11 - 18
Good
The overall school grade in this area is high.