LU2 8DQ
a residential postcode in Luton, Central Bedfordshire
Coordinates
Latitude: 51.9155 / 51°54'55"N
Longitude: -0.3946 / 0°23'40"W
OS Eastings: 510516
OS Northings: 225315
OS Grid: TL105253
Location Encoding
Mapcode National: GBR TX3.HB
Mapcode Global: VHFRG.33RX
Plus Code: 9C3XWJ84+55
Maidenhead Locator System: IO91tv29
What Three Birds: longspur.warbler.siskin
Marker point and cooordinate accuracy: Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean.
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Butterfield Green Road, Luton LU2 8DQ
Summary
LU2 8DQ is a residential postcode in Luton, Central Bedfordshire. It was first introduced in January 1980.
The most common council tax band is B.
Residential buildings are primarily semi-detached. Domestic properties are primarily houses.
Residential buildings were typically constructed between 1950 and 1966 and between 1930 and 1949.
Domestic properties are predominantly privately rented.
The most common Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings are F, G and E.
In the 2011 census, there were 8 people resident in LU2 8DQ, of which 4 were male and 4 were female. This includes overnight visitors as well as permanent residents.
LU2 8DQ is in the Luton travel to work area. NHS services are provided by the Bedfordshire Primary Care Trust.
LU2 8DQ is approximately 179m (587ft) above sea level.
Office of National Statistics Output Area Classification for the area containing LU2 8DQ
1b2: Rural Residents - Rural Tenants - Rural White-Collar Workers
Office of National Statistics Rural/Urban classification for LU2 8DQ
England E1: a rural village surrounded by populated countryside
Healthy Living Index
5/10 (Moderate)
Neighbourhood Retail Diversity Index
3/10 (Low)
Area Retail Diversity Index
4/10 (Low)
Supermarkets near LU2 8DQ include Asda, Farmfoods, Iceland, Lidl, M&S Simply Food, Sainsbury's and Tesco. (Source: OpenStreetMap)
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LU2 8DQ at other websites
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- Air quality forecast for LU2 8DQ at Smogwatch
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- River levels and flood warnings near LU2 8DQ at River Levels UK
- Listed Buildings near LU2 8DQ at British Listed Buildings
- Food Hygiene Ratings near LU2 8DQ at Hygiene Ratings UK
- Nearest beaches to LU2 8DQ at British Beaches
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- Unique Property Reference Numbers (UPRNs) near LU2 8DQ at UPRN Data UK
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Councils, constituencies and elected representatives
Residents of LU2 8DQ 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
Toddington
Councillors
Gary Purser (Conservative)
Mary Walsh (Independent)
United Kingdom Parliament
Constituency
Mid Bedfordshire
MP
Nadine Dorries (Conservative)
Broadband Internet
Ofcom publishes annual statistics for Broadband availability. This is the most recent data for LU2 8DQ.
- 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 LU2 8DQ.
Primary
Putteridge Primary School
Putteridge Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 8HJ
Community School
Ages 4 - 11
Good
Stopsley Community Primary School
Hitchin Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7UG
Community School
Ages 4 - 11
Good
Bushmead Primary School
Bushmead Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7EU
Community School
Ages 4 - 11
Good
Sacred Heart Primary School
Langford Drive, Stopsley, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 9AJ
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 4 - 11
Good
Warden Hill Junior School
Birdsfoot Lane, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 2DN
Community School
Ages 7 - 11
Good
Secondary
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
Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College
Warden Hill Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7AE
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 18
Good
Ashcroft High School
Crawley Green Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 9AG
Foundation School
Ages 11 - 16
Good
Denbigh High School
Alexandra Avenue, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1HE
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
Challney High School for Girls
Addington Way, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9FJ
Community School
Ages 11 - 16
Needs improvement
Lealands High School
Sundon Park Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3AL
Foundation School
Ages 11 - 16
Good
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.
Government Statistical Service (GSS) Codes for LU2 8DQ
