LU3 1HE
a primarily residential postcode in Wardown, Luton
Coordinates
Latitude: 51.8914 / 51°53'29"N
Longitude: -0.424 / 0°25'26"W
OS Eastings: 508551
OS Northings: 222603
OS Grid: TL085226
Location Encoding
Mapcode National: GBR TRJ.Z3
Mapcode Global: VHFRF.LQPD
Plus Code: 9C3XVHRG+H9
Maidenhead Locator System: IO91sv93
What Three Birds: magpie.goshawk.stone-curlew
Marker point and cooordinate accuracy: Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean.
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Alexandra Avenue, Luton LU3 1HE
Summary
LU3 1HE is a primarily residential postcode in Wardown, Luton. It was first introduced in January 1980.
The most common council tax bands are D and C.
Residential buildings are typically semi-detached and detached. Domestic properties are primarily houses.
Estimated residential property values, based on historical transactions and adjusted for inflation, range from £112,115 to £593,506 with an average of £326,893.
Residential buildings were typically constructed between 1930 and 1949 and between 1900 and 1929.
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) ratings are E and D.
The average commercial rateable value is £2,850. The most common recorded business type is Communication Station.
Luton is a town, which had a population of 211,228 in the 2011 census.
In the 2011 census, there were 129 people resident in LU3 1HE, of which 71 were male and 58 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 1HE is in the Luton travel to work area. NHS services are provided by the Luton Primary Care Trust.
LU3 1HE is approximately 119m (390ft) above sea level.
See recent residential property sales in LU3 1HE
Office of National Statistics Output Area Classification for the area containing LU3 1HE
4c1: Multicultural Metropolitans - Asian Traits - Achieving Minorities
Office of National Statistics Rural/Urban classification for LU3 1HE
England C1: a town or city, surrounded by populated countryside
Healthy Living Index
3/10 (Low)
Neighbourhood Retail Diversity Index
8/10 (High)
Area Retail Diversity Index
4/10 (Low)
Supermarkets near LU3 1HE include Aldi, Asda, Co-Operative Food, Farmfoods, Iceland, Lidl, M&S Simply Food, Sainsbury's and Tesco. (Source: OpenStreetMap)
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LU3 1HE at other websites
- Air quality forecast for LU3 1HE at Smogwatch
- Sunrise and sunset times at LU3 1HE at The Time and Place
- River levels and flood warnings near LU3 1HE at River Levels UK
- Listed Buildings near LU3 1HE at British Listed Buildings
- Food Hygiene Ratings near LU3 1HE at Hygiene Ratings UK
- Nearest beaches to LU3 1HE at British Beaches
- Electric vehicle charge points near LU3 1HE at Plugpoint
- See which government petitions are popular near LU3 1HE at Repetition.me
- Unique Property Reference Numbers (UPRNs) near LU3 1HE at UPRN Data UK
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Councils, constituencies and elected representatives
Residents of LU3 1HE 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 held recently. Please bear that in mind following the elections of 6th May this year. We will try to get the new data on site as soon as possible.
Unitary Authority
Luton Borough Council
Ward
Biscot
Councillors
Kashif Choudhry (Labour)
Haji Abid (Labour)
Saima Hussain (Labour)
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 LU3 1HE.
- 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 1HE.
Primary
River Bank Primary School
Bath Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1ES
Free School
Ages 4 - 11
Needs improvement
Beech Hill Community Primary School
Dunstable Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 8BW
Community School
Ages 3 - 11
Good
St Matthew's Primary School
Wenlock Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 0NJ
Community School
Ages 4 - 11
Good
William Austin Infant School
Culverhouse Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1PZ
Community School
Ages 5 - 7
Good
Secondary
Denbigh High School
Alexandra Avenue, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1HE
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 16
Outstanding
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
Ashcroft High School
Crawley Green Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 9AG
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
Putteridge High School
Putteridge Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 8HJ
Community School
Ages 11 - 16
Good
Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College
Warden Hill Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7AE
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 18
Good
Lea Manor High School Performing Arts College
Northwell Drive, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3TL
Foundation School
Ages 11 - 16
Good
The overall school grade in this area is high.
