LU2 9TZ
a primarily residential postcode in Wigmore Park, Luton
Coordinates
Latitude: 51.8925 / 51°53'33"N
Longitude: -0.3679 / 0°22'4"W
OS Eastings: 512411
OS Northings: 222810
OS Grid: TL124228
Location Encoding
Mapcode National: GBR H6J.9SS
Mapcode Global: VHFRG.KPWK
Plus Code: 9C3XVJVJ+2V
Maidenhead Locator System: IO91tv54
What Three Birds: goose.bee-eater.canvasback
Marker point and cooordinate accuracy: Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean.
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Rowington Close, Luton LU2 9TZ
Summary
LU2 9TZ is a primarily residential postcode in Wigmore Park, Luton. It was first introduced in February 1990.
The most common council tax bands are E and F.
Residential buildings are primarily detached. Domestic properties are primarily houses.
Estimated residential property values, based on historical transactions and adjusted for inflation, range from £118,103 to £762,466 with an average of £408,601.
Residential buildings were typically constructed between 1983 and 1990.
None of the residential properties sold since 1995 have been new builds or newly converted.
Domestic properties are predominantly owner occupied.
The most common Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating is D.
The average commercial rateable value is £780. The most common recorded business type is Hairdressing Salon.
Luton is a town, which had a population of 211,228 in the 2011 census.
In the 2011 census, there were 98 people resident in LU2 9TZ, of which 55 were male and 43 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 9TZ is in the Luton travel to work area. NHS services are provided by the Luton Primary Care Trust.
LU2 9TZ is approximately 155m (508ft) above sea level.
See recent residential property sales in LU2 9TZ
Office of National Statistics Output Area Classification for the area containing LU2 9TZ
5a1: Urbanites - Urban Professionals and Families - White Professionals
Office of National Statistics Rural/Urban classification for LU2 9TZ
England C1: a town or city, surrounded by populated countryside
Healthy Living Index
2/10 (Very low)
Neighbourhood Retail Diversity Index
7/10 (High)
Area Retail Diversity Index
5/10 (Moderate)
Supermarkets near LU2 9TZ include Asda, Farmfoods, Iceland, Lidl, M&S Simply Food, Sainsbury's and Tesco. (Source: OpenStreetMap)
Other nearby postcodes
LU2 9TZ at other websites
- Air quality forecast for LU2 9TZ at Smogwatch
- Sunrise and sunset times at LU2 9TZ at The Time and Place
- River levels and flood warnings near LU2 9TZ at River Levels UK
- Listed Buildings near LU2 9TZ at British Listed Buildings
- Food Hygiene Ratings near LU2 9TZ at Hygiene Ratings UK
- Nearest beaches to LU2 9TZ at British Beaches
- Electric vehicle charge points near LU2 9TZ at Plugpoint
- See which government petitions are popular near LU2 9TZ at Repetition.me
- Unique Property Reference Numbers (UPRNs) near LU2 9TZ at UPRN Data UK
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Councils, constituencies and elected representatives
Residents of LU2 9TZ 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)
Broadband Internet
Ofcom publishes annual statistics for Broadband availability. This is the most recent data for LU2 9TZ.
- 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 9TZ.
Primary
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
Putteridge Primary School
Putteridge Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 8HJ
Community School
Ages 4 - 11
Good
Secondary
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.