LU7 2QT
a residential postcode in Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire
Coordinates
Latitude: 51.9188 / 51°55'7"N
Longitude: -0.6771 / 0°40'37"W
OS Eastings: 491083
OS Northings: 225301
OS Grid: SP910253
Location Encoding
Mapcode National: GBR F32.PN6
Mapcode Global: VHFR9.61XC
Plus Code: 9C3XW89F+G5
Maidenhead Locator System: IO91pw80
What Three Birds: wigeon.knot.raven
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Springfield Road, Leighton Buzzard LU7 2QT
Summary
LU7 2QT is a residential postcode in Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire. It was first introduced in June 2001.
The most common council tax band is A.
Residential buildings are typically terraced (including end-terrace) and detached. Domestic properties are primarily flats.
Estimated residential property values, based on historical transactions and adjusted for inflation, range from £89,543 to £561,329 with an average of £151,793.
Residential buildings were typically constructed between 1950 and 1966 and between 1967 and 1975.
None of the residential properties sold since 1995 have been new builds or newly converted.
Domestic properties are mostly a mix of privately rented and owner occupied.
The most common Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings are C and D.
Leighton Buzzard is a town, which had a population of 37,469 in the 2011 census.
In the 2011 census, there were 31 people resident in LU7 2QT, of which 14 were male and 17 were female. This includes overnight visitors as well as permanent residents.
LU7 2QT is in the Milton Keynes travel to work area. NHS services are provided by the Bedfordshire Primary Care Trust.
LU7 2QT is approximately 96m (315ft) above sea level.
Office of National Statistics Output Area Classification for the area containing LU7 2QT
5a3: Urbanites - Urban Professionals and Families - Families in Terraces and Flats
Office of National Statistics Rural/Urban classification for LU7 2QT
England C1: a town or city, surrounded by populated countryside
Healthy Living Index
5/10 (Moderate)
Neighbourhood Retail Diversity Index
10/10 (Very high)
Area Retail Diversity Index
6/10 (Moderate)
Supermarkets near LU7 2QT include Aldi, Iceland, Morrisons, Tesco and Waitrose. (Source: OpenStreetMap)
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- Crime near LU7 2QT at Crime Check UK
- Air quality forecast for LU7 2QT at Smogwatch
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- River levels and flood warnings near LU7 2QT at River Levels UK
- Listed Buildings near LU7 2QT at British Listed Buildings
- Food Hygiene Ratings near LU7 2QT at Hygiene Ratings UK
- Nearest beaches to LU7 2QT at British Beaches
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- See which government petitions are popular near LU7 2QT at Repetition.me
- Unique Property Reference Numbers (UPRNs) near LU7 2QT at UPRN Data UK
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Councils, constituencies and elected representatives
Residents of LU7 2QT 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
Central Bedfordshire Council
Ward
Linslade
Councillors
Gordon Perham (Conservative)
Peter Snelling (Liberal Democrat)
Victoria Harvey (Independent)
United Kingdom Parliament
Constituency
South West Bedfordshire
MP
Andrew Selous (Conservative)
Broadband Internet
Ofcom publishes annual statistics for Broadband availability. This is the most recent data for LU7 2QT.
- 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 LU7 2QT.
Primary
Linslade Lower School
Leopold Road, Linslade, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 2QU
Community School
Ages 3 - 9
Good
Southcott Lower School
Bideford Green, Linslade, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 2UA
Community School
Ages 4 - 9
Good
The Mary Bassett Lower School
Bassett Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1AR
Community School
Ages 2 - 9
Good
Pulford CofE VA Lower School
Pulford Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1AB
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 2 - 9
Outstanding
Greenleas School
Derwent Road, Linslade, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 2AB
Community School
Ages 2 - 9
Outstanding
Secondary
Leighton Middle School
Church Square, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1EX
Community School
Ages 9 - 13
Good
Linslade Academy Trust
Mentmore Road, Linslade, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 2PA
Academy Converter
Ages 9 - 13
Good
Cedars Upper School
Mentmore Road, Linslade, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 2AE
Academy Converter
Ages 13 - 18
Good
Brooklands Middle School
Brooklands Drive, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3PF
Academy Converter
Ages 9 - 13
Needs improvement
Gilbert Inglefield Academy
Vandyke Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3FU
Academy Converter
Ages 9 - 13
Good
Vandyke Upper School and Community College
Vandyke Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3DY
Academy Converter
Ages 13 - 18
Good
The Cottesloe School
Aylesbury Road, Wing, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 0NY
Foundation School
Ages 11 - 18
Good
Sir Herbert Leon Academy
Fern Grove, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK2 3HQ
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages 11 - 19
Inadequate
Lord Grey School
Rickley Lane, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK3 6EW
Foundation School
Ages 11 - 19
Good
Parkfields Middle School
Park Road, Toddington, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 6AB
Foundation School
Ages 9 - 13
Outstanding
The overall school grade in this area is high.