Postcode LU1 5LW (Luton)

The postcode LU1 5LW is located in Luton It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. LU1 5LW is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

LU1 5LW is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.7 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of LU1 5LW as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Social renting young families.

The closest road name to LU1 5LW is Wulwards Close which is centered 21 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Rotheram Avenue and is 83 m away. The closest railway station is Luton Rail Station, 1.89 km away.

The closest primary school to LU1 5LW (for ages 11 and under) is St Margaret of Scotland Catholic Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on February 3, 2022. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is The Stockwood Park Academy. The last OFSTED inspection on May 10, 2018 rated this school as Requires improvement

Residents reported an average download speed of 90 Mbps and an average upload speed of 13 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.6 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for LU1 5LW is covered by the Bedfordshire police force association and Luton is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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