Postcode LU2 8AH (Luton)

Map showing LU2 8AH and nearby postcodes

The postcode LU2 8AH is located in Luton It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. LU2 8AH is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

LU2 8AH is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.9 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 LU2 8AH as Constrained city dwellers > Challenged diversity > Multi-ethnic hardship.

The closest road name to LU2 8AH is Seaford Close which is centered 111 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Someries Infant School and is 56 m away. The closest railway station is Luton Rail Station, 2.51 km away.

The closest primary school to LU2 8AH (for ages 11 and under) is Someries Junior School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on February 26, 2019.

The local pub for residents of LU2 8AH is The Royal Oak and is 8.41 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on August 10, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from Sizzling Dutch Pot Ltd and is 8.41 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .

Policing for LU2 8AH 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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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to LU2 8AH and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to LU2 8AH, and the approximate distance away.

Seaford Close 111 m
Wigmore Lane 114 m
Someries Hill 149 m
Ditchling Close 175 m
Keymer Close 196 m
Keepers Close 202 m
Chalfont Way 209 m
Lullington Close 241 m
Mangrove Road 264 m
Ilford Close 294 m
Plumpton Close 308 m
Styles Close 315 m
Alfriston Close 322 m
Handcross Road 384 m
Littlefield Road 413 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode LU2 8AH

Introduction January 1980
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from LU2 8AH - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Someries Junior School Good
(February 26, 2019)
0 m
Someries Infant School and Early Childhood Education Centre Outstanding
(February 22, 2017)
0 m
Queen Elizabeth School Good
(January 16, 2018)
537 m
Lady Zia Wernher School Outstanding
(July 5, 2018)
733 m
Ramridge Primary School Good
(March 7, 2017)
793 m
Wigmore Primary Good
(May 1, 2018)
808 m
Sacred Heart Primary School Good
(November 1, 2019)
973 m
Putteridge Primary School Good
(February 13, 2019)
1.01 km
Putteridge High School Good
(June 19, 2019)
1.01 km
Stopsley Community Primary School Good
(September 14, 2017)
1.21 km
Cockernhoe Endowed CofE Primary School Good
(November 22, 2017)
1.37 km
Stopsley High School 1.39 km
Wenlock CofE Junior School Special Measures
(November 25, 2021)
1.7 km
Crawley Green Infant School Outstanding
(June 5, 2013)
1.7 km
Richmond Hill School Good
(November 20, 2019)
1.9 km
St Matthew's Primary School Requires improvement
(July 3, 2019)
2.13 km
Windmill Hill School 2.14 km
Luton Sixth Form College Good
(December 1, 2017)
2.33 km
Bushmead Primary School Good
(November 29, 2017)
2.43 km
River Bank Primary School Good
(October 2, 2019)
2.8 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from LU2 8AH - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Arnold Academy School/college/university 5
Very Good
January 29, 2020
8 km
Ramsey Manor Lower School School/college/university 5
Very Good
April 29, 2021
8.33 km
Cafe Goa Goan Indian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 1, 2021
8.39 km
Sizzling Dutch Pot Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
8.41 km
The Royal Oak Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
August 10, 2021
8.41 km
Barton Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
November 18, 2021
8.47 km
Barton Rovers Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
November 18, 2021
8.47 km
Meedou Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 3, 2021
8.47 km
Passage to India Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 27, 2019
8.55 km
Baan Thai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
August 18, 2021
8.59 km
Co-operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 4
Good
September 4, 2018
8.59 km
Roger's Bakery Retailers - other 4
Good
November 11, 2019
8.59 km
The Bull Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
November 19, 2019
8.59 km
The Pudding Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 13, 2019
8.59 km
Barton Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
November 18, 2021
8.63 km
The Shack Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 20, 2021
8.63 km
Orchard School & Nursery School/college/university 5
Very Good
February 3, 2021
8.82 km
A Plant Prescription Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 17, 2022
8.93 km
Mill House Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 10, 2022
8.93 km
Wok n Go Oriental Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
August 12, 2021
8.93 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to LU2 8AH - Data from Apr 2022

Someries Infant School Bus Stop/Station 56 m
Someries Infant School Bus Stop/Station 82 m
Hayling Drive Bus Stop/Station 197 m
Handcross Road Bus Stop/Station 199 m
Handcross Road Bus Stop/Station 210 m
Airport Bus Station Taxi Rank 1.89 km
Luton Rail Station Taxi Rank 2.59 km
Luton Centre Cheapside Taxi Rank 2.66 km
Luton Rail Station Rail 2.51 km
Luton Rail Station Rail 2.53 km
Luton Airport Parkway Rail Station Rail 2.66 km
London Luton Airport Air 1.75 km
London Stansted Airport Air 44.47 km
Cambridge Airport Air 51.61 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to LU2 8AH - Data from Dec 2021

Slaughter's Wood Woodland Or Forest 497 m
Slipe Spring Woodland Or Forest 792 m
Brickkiln Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.69 km
Great Hayes Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.69 km
Hawleydell Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.71 km
Messina Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.72 km
Icehouse Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.1 km
Oaket Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.22 km
Upshot Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.29 km
Beechhill Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.35 km
Wardown Lake Inland Water 2.5 km
Stubbocks Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.56 km
Darley Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.79 km
Jamaica Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.83 km
Whitehill Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.84 km

Location

Country England
Latitude 51.89493500
Longitude -0.38349700
OS Easting 511330
OS Northing 0223055
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
7209
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Bedfordshire

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Luton South
Electoral Ward Wigmore
Local Authority District Luton
Region / Government Office Region East of England
European Electoral Region Eastern
Local Enterprise Partnership Primary: South East Midlands
Secondary:
Local Learning and Skills Council Bedfordshire and Luton

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E06000032
Travel To Work Area Luton

NHS

NHS England Region East of England
Primary Care Trust
(PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
Luton
Cancer Alliance East of England - South
Strategic Health Authority
(SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB)
East of England
Sustainability and Transformation
Partnership
Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes
Clinical Comissioning Group
(CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes CCG

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Constrained city dwellers
Group: Challenged diversity
Subgroup: Multi-ethnic hardship
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Built-Up Area Luton BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Luton BUASD
Workplace Zone E33025279
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Luton 008
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Luton 008F
Output Area / Small Area 7A3