The postcode LU7 3JF is located in Central Bedfordshire It was introduced in June 2001 and is an active postcode. LU7 3JF is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
LU7 3JF is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 6 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 LU7 3JF as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Ageing rural flat tenants.
The closest road name to LU7 3JF is Sandy Lane which is centered 191 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Heath Court and is 31 m away. The closest railway station is Leighton Buzzard Rail Station, 2.49 km away.
The closest primary school to LU7 3JF (for ages 11 and under) is High Ash Church of England Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Outstanding on May 6, 2011.
The local pub for residents of LU7 3JF is The Old Red Lion and is 2.87 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on April 1, 2022. The nearest takeaway food is available from Crispy Crackling Pigs T/A Rowley's and is 3.94 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on November 24, 2021.
Policing for LU7 3JF is covered by the Bedfordshire police force association and Bedfordshire is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to LU7 3JF and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to LU7 3JF, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode LU7 3JF
| Introduction | June 2001 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from LU7 3JF - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Bank School | Special school | 9-19 | Outstanding (March 27, 2019) | 595 m |
| Dovery Down Lower School | Maintained school | 3-9 | Special Measures (October 7, 2021) | 833 m |
| Heathwood Lower School | Maintained school | 2-9 | Good (December 13, 2017) | 877 m |
| St Leonards, Heath and Reach, VA Lower School | Maintained school | 5-9 | Outstanding (November 11, 2011) | 1.03 km |
| The Rushmere Park Academy | Academy | 2-9 | 1.88 km | |
| Gilbert Inglefield Academy | Academy | 9-13 | Good (June 29, 2016) | 1.92 km |
| Vandyke Upper School | Academy | 13-18 | Good (May 3, 2018) | 1.93 km |
| The Mary Bassett Lower School | Maintained school | 2-9 | Good (November 22, 2017) | 2.08 km |
| Linslade Lower School | Maintained school | 3-9 | Good (January 27, 2022) | 2.25 km |
| Southcott Lower School | Maintained school | 2-9 | Good (September 12, 2017) | 2.28 km |
| Leighton Middle School | Maintained school | 9-13 | Good (June 8, 2018) | 2.45 km |
| Pulford CofE VA Lower School | Maintained school | 2-9 | Outstanding (December 1, 2010) | 2.55 km |
| Beaudesert Lower School | Maintained school | 4-9 | Good (September 19, 2018) | 2.65 km |
| Greenleas School | Maintained school | 2-9 | Requires improvement (September 29, 2021) | 2.68 km |
| Clipstone Brook Lower School | Maintained school | 3-9 | Good (November 6, 2019) | 2.75 km |
| Brooklands Middle School | Academy | 9-13 | Good (May 2, 2018) | 2.82 km |
| Leedon Lower School | Maintained school | 2-9 | Requires improvement (May 22, 2019) | 3.02 km |
| High Ash Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (May 6, 2011) | 3.21 km |
| Linslade School | Academy | 9-13 | Good (June 29, 2016) | 3.28 km |
| Cedars Upper School | Academy | 13-18 | Good (October 4, 2017) | 3.44 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from LU7 3JF - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ivy Lane Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 9, 2021 | 2.51 km | |
| Three Locks Bistro & Venue | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 1, 2022 | 2.51 km | |
| The Old Red Lion | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 1, 2022 | 2.87 km | |
| Pochard Lake Fishing Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 11, 2019 | 3 km | |
| High Ash CE Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 10, 2022 | 3.21 km | |
| Great Brickhill Cricket Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 17, 2014 | 3.44 km | |
| Little Ashes Forest School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 10, 2022 | 3.44 km | |
| Little Ashes Pre-school | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 10, 2022 | 3.44 km | |
| The Three Locks | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good May 3, 2018 | 3.5 km | |
| The Calzone Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 3, 2021 | 3.74 km | |
| Flying Fox | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 12, 2019 | 3.79 km | |
| Buttons Pre-school | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 27, 2015 | 3.79 km | |
| The Dolphin | Awaiting Inspection | 3.89 km | |
| The Best Butchers Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 6, 2020 | 3.94 km | |
| Crispy Crackling Pigs T/A Rowley's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 24, 2021 | 3.94 km | |
| Stoke Hammond Food & Wine | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 9, 2011 | 4.05 km | |
| Deli Delivered Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 15, 2013 | 4.46 km | |
| Stoke Hammond Sports Club | Exempt September 15, 2005 | 4.66 km | |
| The George | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 7, 2021 | 4.96 km | |
| Hill Farm Finest | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 15, 2020 | 4.98 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to LU7 3JF - Data from Apr 2022
| Heath Court | 31 m | |
| Heath Court | 42 m | |
| Taylor's Ride | 651 m | |
| Taylor's Ride | 678 m | |
| The Stile | 705 m | |
| Town Centre | 2.41 km | |
| Leighton Buzzard Rail Station | 2.49 km | |
| Leighton Buzzard Rail Station | 2.49 km | |
| Leighton Buzzard Rail Station | 2.51 km | |
| London Luton Airport | 21.05 km | |
| London Oxford Airport | 45.78 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to LU7 3JF - Data from Dec 2021
| Baker's Wood | 1.6 km | |
| Bluebell Wood | 1.63 km | |
| Linslade Wood | 1.68 km | |
| Twelve Arches | 1.71 km | |
| Oak Wood | 1.82 km | |
| Knighton Spinneys | 2.33 km | |
| Partridge Hill | 2.34 km | |
| Bragenham Wood | 2.8 km | |
| King's Wood | 2.85 km | |
| Hillbottom Spinney | 3.08 km | |
| Black Spinney | 3.34 km | |
| Furze | 3.56 km | |
| Tiddenfoot Lake | 3.64 km | |
| Bushycommon Wood | 3.74 km | |
| Lodgehill Wood | 3.91 km |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 51.93772900 |
| Longitude | -0.66728500 |
| OS Easting | 491716 |
| OS Northing | 0227419 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Bedfordshire |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
South West Bedfordshire |
| Electoral Ward | Heath and Reach |
| Local Authority District | Central Bedfordshire |
| 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 |
| International Territorial Level Code | E06000056 |
| Travel To Work Area | Milton Keynes |
| NHS England Region | East of England |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Bedfordshire |
| 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 |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Rural residents Group: Rural tenants Subgroup: Ageing rural flat tenants |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural town and fringe |
| Built-Up Area | Heath and Reach BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33025725 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Central Bedfordshire 019 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Central Bedfordshire 019A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1B3 |