luton LU4 Postcodes
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Luton (LU4)
The LU4 postcode area is located in the Luton postcode town region, within the county of Bedfordshire, and contains a total of 1023 individual postcodes.
There are 7 electoral wards in the LU4 postcode area, including Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Luton which come under the local authority of the Luton Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 13% of people in LU4 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.
This does not mean that the people of LU4 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
LU4 is a postcode district located in the north west of the Luton borough of Bedfordshire, England. The postcode originates from the East of England along the M1 motorway and its surrounding towns and villages. LU4 has an approximate population of 11,280 people and covers an area of 7.47 square miles.
LU4 includes the areas of Leagrave, Stockwood, Marsh Farm, Farley Hill, And it includes parts of Caddington. The popular sites in LU4 include Leagrave Park, Leagrave Marsh, Stockwood Park Golf Club and Stockwood Discovery Centre, an interactive museum which has some local history attractions. The nearest towns to LU4 are Luton, Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard.
The main roads that pass through LU4 are the A6, the A5065, the A505, the A505N, the A6&N, and the A6120A. Other smaller roads, such as Blackbird Lane and Reginald Road, also pass through the area. There are several retail parks, such as the popular Ikea in Leagrave, and various other stores in the area.
LU4 is well connected for commuters, with both Luton Airport Parkway and Leagrave railway station providing access to London in just 29 minutes. The area also has a bus station opposite the train station, which provides transport links across Luton and the surrounding areas.
LU4 is a diverse area with a mixture of residential, industrial and retail zones, as well as plenty of green spaces. It also boasts a variety of schools and nurseries, such as Leagrave Primary School, Leagrave Nursery and Marsh Farm Nursery. The neighbourhood also provides a range of leisure activities with its green spaces, such as walking and cycling, as well as a number of golf courses and public parks.
Demographics
Bedfordshire
LU4 is located in the county of Bedfordshire, in England.
Bedfordshire has a total population of 664,500, making it the 36th largest county in the UK.
Bedfordshire has a total area of 477 square miles, and a population density of 537 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.
| Outward Code | LU4 |
| Postal Town | Luton |
| MSOA Name | Luton 013 |
| LSOA Name | Luton 013B |
| County | Bedfordshire |
| Region | Bedfordshire |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Luton |
| Area Classification | Urban with City and Town |
LU4 Electoral Wards
The postal region of LU4, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Monday, April 8, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 13% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.