The postcode LU7 7WB is located in Central Bedfordshire It was introduced in February 1990 and terminated in June 1996.LU7 7WB is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
LU7 7WB is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.1 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 7WB as Constrained city dwellers > Challenged diversity > Hampered aspiration.
The closest road name to LU7 7WB is Duncombe Drive which is centered 65 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Library and is 56 m away. The closest railway station is Leighton Buzzard Rail Station, 1.08 km away.
The local pub for residents of LU7 7WB is The Old Red Lion and is 5.26 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 6.22 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on November 24, 2021.
Policing for LU7 7WB 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 7WB and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to LU7 7WB, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode LU7 7WB
| Introduction | February 1990 |
| Termination | June 1996 |
| User Type | Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from LU7 7WB - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pulford CofE VA Lower School | Maintained school | 2-9 | Outstanding (December 1, 2010) | 237 m |
| Leighton Middle School | Maintained school | 9-13 | Good (June 8, 2018) | 293 m |
| The Mary Bassett Lower School | Maintained school | 2-9 | Good (November 22, 2017) | 441 m |
| Clipstone Brook Lower School | Maintained school | 3-9 | Good (November 6, 2019) | 718 m |
| The Rushmere Park Academy | Academy | 2-9 | 856 m | |
| Brooklands Middle School | Academy | 9-13 | Good (May 2, 2018) | 995 m |
| Leedon Lower School | Maintained school | 2-9 | Requires improvement (May 22, 2019) | 1.22 km |
| Linslade Lower School | Maintained school | 3-9 | Good (January 27, 2022) | 1.25 km |
| Linslade School | Academy | 9-13 | Good (June 29, 2016) | 1.3 km |
| Cedars Upper School | Academy | 13-18 | Good (October 4, 2017) | 1.34 km |
| Gilbert Inglefield Academy | Academy | 9-13 | Good (June 29, 2016) | 1.48 km |
| Vandyke Upper School | Academy | 13-18 | Good (May 3, 2018) | 1.57 km |
| Southcott Lower School | Maintained school | 2-9 | Good (September 12, 2017) | 1.7 km |
| Beaudesert Lower School | Maintained school | 4-9 | Good (September 19, 2018) | 1.81 km |
| Dovery Down Lower School | Maintained school | 3-9 | Special Measures (October 7, 2021) | 1.91 km |
| Heathwood Lower School | Maintained school | 2-9 | Good (December 13, 2017) | 2.04 km |
| Greenleas School | Maintained school | 2-9 | Requires improvement (September 29, 2021) | 2.22 km |
| Oak Bank School | Special school | 9-19 | Outstanding (March 27, 2019) | 2.27 km |
| St Leonards, Heath and Reach, VA Lower School | Maintained school | 5-9 | Outstanding (November 11, 2011) | 3.34 km |
| Stanbridge Lower School | Maintained school | 3-9 | Good (March 16, 2017) | 4.75 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from LU7 7WB - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ivy Lane Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 9, 2021 | 4.57 km | |
| Three Locks Bistro & Venue | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 1, 2022 | 4.57 km | |
| The Old Red Lion | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 1, 2022 | 5.26 km | |
| The Three Locks | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good May 3, 2018 | 5.31 km | |
| Pochard Lake Fishing Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 11, 2019 | 5.44 km | |
| High Ash CE Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 10, 2022 | 5.65 km | |
| Hill Farm Finest | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 15, 2020 | 5.71 km | |
| Buttons Pre-school | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 27, 2015 | 5.75 km | |
| The Dolphin | Awaiting Inspection | 5.77 km | |
| Great Brickhill Cricket Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 17, 2014 | 5.88 km | |
| Little Ashes Forest School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 10, 2022 | 5.88 km | |
| Little Ashes Pre-school | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 10, 2022 | 5.88 km | |
| Stoke Hammond Food & Wine | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 9, 2011 | 5.95 km | |
| Flying Fox | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 12, 2019 | 5.95 km | |
| The Calzone Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 3, 2021 | 6.14 km | |
| The Best Butchers Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 6, 2020 | 6.22 km | |
| Crispy Crackling Pigs T/A Rowley's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 24, 2021 | 6.22 km | |
| Wingbury Farm Glamping Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 19, 2018 | 6.55 km | |
| Deli Delivered Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 15, 2013 | 6.79 km | |
| Stoke Hammond Sports Club | Exempt September 15, 2005 | 6.89 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to LU7 7WB - Data from Apr 2022
| Library | 56 m | |
| Hockliffe Street | 92 m | |
| Library | 99 m | |
| High Street | 215 m | |
| West Street | 231 m | |
| Town Centre | 59 m | |
| Leighton Buzzard Rail Station | 1.09 km | |
| Leighton Buzzard Rail Station | 1.08 km | |
| Leighton Buzzard Rail Station | 1.16 km | |
| London Luton Airport | 20.01 km | |
| London Oxford Airport | 45.66 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to LU7 7WB - Data from Dec 2021
| Twelve Arches | 875 m | |
| Tiddenfoot Lake | 1.4 km | |
| Bluebell Wood | 1.88 km | |
| Linslade Wood | 1.89 km | |
| Chelsea Clump | 2.57 km | |
| Furze | 3.06 km | |
| Grimstone's Furze | 3.18 km | |
| Round Spinney | 3.41 km | |
| Chucksell's Spinney | 3.52 km | |
| Black Spinney | 3.72 km | |
| Long Spinney | 3.9 km | |
| Baker's Wood | 3.98 km | |
| Oak Wood | 4.25 km | |
| Knighton Spinneys | 4.42 km | |
| Garden Pond | 4.44 km |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 51.91590600 |
| Longitude | -0.66089400 |
| OS Easting | 492200 |
| OS Northing | 0225000 |
| OS Positional Quality | Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference |
| Bedfordshire |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
South West Bedfordshire |
| Electoral Ward | Leighton Buzzard North |
| 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: Constrained city dwellers Group: Challenged diversity Subgroup: Hampered aspiration |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Leighton Buzzard BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33023549 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Central Bedfordshire 021 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Central Bedfordshire 021A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 7A2 |