Postcode LU3 4AB (Luton)

Map showing LU3 4AB and nearby postcodes

The postcode LU3 4AB is located in Luton It was introduced in January 1993 and is an active postcode. LU3 4AB is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

LU3 4AB is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 6.9 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 LU3 4AB as Urbanites > Urban professionals and families > Multi-ethnic professionals with families.

The closest road name to LU3 4AB is Lucas Gardens which is centered 106 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Speedwell Close and is 54 m away. The closest railway station is Leagrave Rail Station, 2.11 km away.

The closest primary school to LU3 4AB (for ages 11 and under) is Bramingham Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on November 22, 2017. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College. The last OFSTED inspection on June 5, 2018 rated this school as Good

The local pub for residents of LU3 4AB is Barton Bowls Club and is 5.15 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on November 18, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from Sizzling Dutch Pot Ltd and is 5.16 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .

Policing for LU3 4AB 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 LU3 4AB and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to LU3 4AB, and the approximate distance away.

Lucas Gardens 106 m
Speedwell Close 116 m
Freeman Avenue 117 m
Sharples Green 123 m
Sorrel Close 127 m
Spayne Close 158 m
Campania Grove 163 m
Whitwell Close 211 m
Cicero Drive 212 m
Celandine Drive 224 m
Newbold Road 225 m
Corinium Gardens 259 m
Huckleberry Close 266 m
Quantock Close 272 m
Marsom Grove 280 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode LU3 4AB

Introduction January 1993
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 LU3 4AB - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Bramingham Primary School Good
(November 22, 2017)
79 m
Warden Hill Junior School Good
(January 23, 2018)
791 m
Warden Hill Infant School Good
(May 11, 2017)
791 m
Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College Good
(June 5, 2018)
865 m
Woodlands Secondary School Outstanding
(November 3, 2016)
916 m
Lea Manor High School Performing Arts College Special Measures
(July 1, 2021)
1.06 km
The Meads Primary School Good
(July 10, 2018)
1.08 km
Icknield Primary School Good
(June 6, 2017)
1.33 km
Waulud Primary School Good
(October 11, 2017)
1.45 km
Icknield High School Good
(November 24, 2021)
1.51 km
Whitefield Primary Academy 1.56 km
Parklea Primary School Good
(January 31, 2018)
1.96 km
William Austin Junior School Good
(May 19, 2016)
1.98 km
Norton Road Primary School Good
(February 28, 2017)
2.09 km
William Austin Infant School Good
(December 4, 2018)
2.15 km
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Good
(October 18, 2017)
2.17 km
Bushmead Primary School Good
(November 29, 2017)
2.2 km
Luton Sixth Form College Good
(December 1, 2017)
2.34 km
Lealands High School Good
(March 16, 2017)
2.34 km
Beechwood Primary School Good
(September 12, 2019)
2.63 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from LU3 4AB - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Arnold Academy School/college/university 5
Very Good
January 29, 2020
4.99 km
Barton Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
November 18, 2021
5.15 km
Barton Rovers Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
November 18, 2021
5.15 km
Meedou Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 3, 2021
5.15 km
Sizzling Dutch Pot Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
5.16 km
The Royal Oak Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
August 10, 2021
5.16 km
Cafe Goa Goan Indian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 1, 2021
5.17 km
Ramsey Manor Lower School School/college/university 5
Very Good
April 29, 2021
5.33 km
Passage to India Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 27, 2019
5.34 km
Baan Thai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
August 18, 2021
5.35 km
Co-operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 4
Good
September 4, 2018
5.35 km
Roger's Bakery Retailers - other 4
Good
November 11, 2019
5.35 km
The Bull Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
November 19, 2019
5.35 km
The Pudding Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 13, 2019
5.35 km
Barton Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
November 18, 2021
5.41 km
The Shack Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 20, 2021
5.41 km
A Plant Prescription Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 17, 2022
5.48 km
Mill House Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 10, 2022
5.48 km
Wok n Go Oriental Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
August 12, 2021
5.48 km
The Waggon and Horses Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
October 21, 2021
5.72 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to LU3 4AB - Data from Apr 2022

Speedwell Close Bus Stop/Station 54 m
Speedwell Close Bus Stop/Station 77 m
Whitwell Close Bus Stop/Station 162 m
Whitwell Close Bus Stop/Station 221 m
Kirby Drive Bus Stop/Station 319 m
Leagrave Rail Station Rail 2.11 km
Leagrave Rail Station Rail 2.19 km
Luton Rail Station Rail 4.42 km
London Luton Airport Air 6.08 km
London Stansted Airport Air 48.24 km
Cambridge Airport Air 52.67 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to LU3 4AB - Data from Dec 2021

Little Bramingham Wood Woodland Or Forest 457 m
Valentine Pond Inland Water 626 m
Bramingham Wood Woodland Or Forest 719 m
Great Bramingham Wood Woodland Or Forest 868 m
George Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.46 km
Warden Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.54 km
Galley Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.04 km
Sundon Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.28 km
Maulden Firs Woodland Or Forest 2.47 km
Whitehill Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.7 km
Upshot Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.81 km
Jamaica Plantation Woodland Or Forest 3.15 km
Wardown Lake Inland Water 3.18 km
Holt Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.23 km
Rangley's Spinney Woodland Or Forest 3.24 km

Location

Country England
Latitude 51.91950100
Longitude -0.43684200
OS Easting 507599
OS Northing 0225706
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
26387
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Bedfordshire

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Luton North
Electoral Ward Bramingham
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: Urbanites
Group: Urban professionals and families
Subgroup: Multi-ethnic professionals with families
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Built-Up Area Luton BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Luton BUASD
Workplace Zone E33025253
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Luton 001
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Luton 001E
Output Area / Small Area 5A2