LU1 4BU is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (LU1) is called the outward code. The part after the space (4BU) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case AL which means St Albans.
- Postal District. In our case LU1.
- Postal Sector. In our case AL3 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case BU.
The regional mail center for the post area AL is the Princess Royal Distribution Centre, which is located at Blackmore Drive, North Circular, LONDON , NW10 7RH.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the LU1 4BU postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is LUTON DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the LU1 4BU postcode have the street address of Markyate Road
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the LU1 4BU postcode is home to a bustling 40 residents!
It is situated within the post town of LUTON within the old postal county of Bedfordshire.
LU1 4BU is within the village of Slip End.
The LU1 4BU postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in LU1 4BU are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of bungalows. Of these houses, most are semi-detached. The remainder are detached. Of these bungalows, most are detached.
Most properties in LU1 4BU are owned by the occupiers with the rest being unknown tenure.
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LU1 4BU: Points of Interest
Slip End Superstore
Slip End Superstore is a retail outlet located at 1 Markyate Road, Slip End, Bedfordshire, LU1 4BU.
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for LU1 4BU
The telephone area code for LU1 4BU is 01582 Luton.
Map Coordinates for LU1 4BU
| Latitude | 51.853575463 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -0.43491376474 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for LU1 4BU
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Weather Forecast for LU1 4BU
Sat 20th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 1.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 4.00% | N 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 7.00% | N 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 4.00% | N 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 4.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 8.00% | NE 7 mph |
Sun 21st Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 5.00% | N 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 8.00% | N 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 9.00% | N 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 9.00% | N 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 9.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 8.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 2.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 2.00% | NNE 7 mph |
Mon 22nd Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 2.00% | NNE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 2.00% | N 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 3.00% | NNW 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 9.00% | N 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 14.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 15.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Light rain | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 49.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 19.00% | N 4 mph |
Tue 23rd Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Light rain | 5.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 40.00% | NNW 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 21.00% | N 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 9.00% | N 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 14.00% | N 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 26.00% | N 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 27.00% | N 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 9.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 2.00% | NNE 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the LU1 4BU Postcode?
Download Speeds For LU1 4BU
| Average Mbps | 100.300 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 73.100 |
| Maximum Mbps | 593.000 |
LU1 4BU has an average download speed of 100.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).
754 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
67% of postcodes (797,508) have slower broadband speeds.
33% of postcodes (386,379) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For LU1 4BU
| Average Mbps | 17.500 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 20.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 39.000 |
LU1 4BU has an average upload speed of 17.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).
6,319 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
85% of postcodes (1,006,811) have slower upload speeds.
14% of postcodes (171,511) have faster upload speeds.
Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.
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Nearest Schools to the LU1 4BU Postcode
Primary Schools
Slip End Village School
Address: Ross Way, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 4DD
Headteacher: Mrs Laura Jackson
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2019-10-04)
Distance: 0.10 miles
Contact: 01582720152
Caddington Village School
Address: Five Oaks, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 4JD
Headteacher: Mrs Laura Jackson
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2019-02-20)
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: 01582726058
St Margaret of Scotland Catholic Primary School
Address: Rotheram Avenue, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 5PP
Headteacher: Steve Chiswell
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2022-02-03)
Distance: 1.28 miles
Contact: 01582723430
Secondary Schools
The Stockwood Park Academy
Address: Rotheram Avenue, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 5PP
Headteacher: Mr Mumin Humayun
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement (as of 2022-03-30)
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact: 01582722333
Chiltern Academy
Address: Gipsy Lane, Luton, , LU1 3GF
Headteacher: Mr Ian Douglas
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-02-03)
Distance: 2.69 miles
Contact: 01582310644
Denbigh High School
Address: Alexandra Avenue, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1HE
Headteacher: Dame Yasmin Bevan
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding (as of 2007-10-10)
Distance: 2.69 miles
Contact:
Higher Schools
Luton Sixth Form College
Address: Bradgers Hill Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7EW
Headteacher: Mr Altaf Hussain
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-10-13)
Distance: 3.65 miles
Contact: 01582877500
Oaklands College
Address: Oaklands Campus, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 0JA
Headteacher: Mr Andrew Slade
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-09-22)
Distance: 12.21 miles
Contact: 01727737000
West Herts College
Address: Watford Campus, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 3EZ
Headteacher: Ms Gill Worgan
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2021-12-10)
Distance: 13.47 miles
Contact: 01923812345
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near LU1 4BU
PETRIE TUCKER & PARTNERS LTD
Address: 2 ASHBURNHAM ROAD, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU1 1JL
Distance: 1.79 miles
Contact: :
LUTON DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 12A KING STREET, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU1 2DP
Distance: 1.86 miles
Contact: :
IDH LIMITED
Address: 1 DUNSTABLE ROAD, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU1 1BB
Distance: 1.88 miles
Contact: :
1A PEEL STREET [DENTAL PRACTICE]
Address: 1A PEEL STREET, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU1 2QR
Distance: 1.90 miles
Contact: :
MAPLE DENTAL CLINIC
Address: 29 UPPER GEORGE STREET, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU1 2RD
Distance: 1.91 miles
Contact: :
A GEORGE STREET (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 61A GEORGE STREET, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU1 2AL
Distance: 1.92 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near LU1 4BU
MEDIGREEN LTD
Address: 31 MANOR ROAD, CADDINGTON, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU1 4EE
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 457800
FARLEY HILL CHEMIST
Address: 3-4 MARKET SQUARE, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU1 5RD
Distance: 1.50 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 721069
KAMSONS PHARMACY
Address: 1 WINDSOR STREET, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU1 3UA
Distance: 1.61 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 722984
MARKYATE PHARMACY
Address: 40 HIGH STREET, MARKYATE, ST. ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 8PB
Distance: 1.61 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 840602
KAMSONS PHARMACY
Address: 25 CASTLE STREET, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU1 3AG
Distance: 1.73 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 725855
SE MORGAN
Address: 16 DUNSTABLE ROAD, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU1 1DY
Distance: 1.94 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 723262
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near LU1 4BU
SPECSAVERS (LUTON)
Address: 36 GEORGE STREET, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU1 2AX
Distance: 1.93 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (LUTON)
Address: 82-86 THE LUTON ARNDALE CENTRE, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU1 2BG
Distance: 1.97 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (LUTON LTD)
Address: 94 THE MALL, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU1 2TQ
Distance: 1.97 miles
Contact: :
OPTICLEAR LTD
Address: 116-118 THE MALL, CHEAPSIDE MALL, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU1 2TJ
Distance: 1.98 miles
Contact: :
BROWN AND WHITE OPTICIANS LTD (LUTON)
Address: 172 THE MALL, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU1 2TL
Distance: 2.00 miles
Contact: :
LUTON OPTICAL CENTRE (LUTON)
Address: 47 MARKET HALL, THE MALL, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU1 2TA
Distance: 2.06 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near LU1 4BU
CADDINGTON SURGERY
Address: 33 MANOR ROAD, CADDINGTON, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU1 4EE
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 725673
DR P J WARD
Address: FARLEY HILL MEDICAL CENTRE, 5 MARKET SQUARE, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU1 5RD
Distance: 1.50 miles
Contact: :
MARKYATE SURGERY
Address: 1 HICKS ROAD, MARKYATE, ST. ALBANS, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 8LJ
Distance: 1.56 miles
Contact: :
WHIPPERLEY MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 311 WHIPPERLEY RING, LUTON, LU1 5QY
Distance: 1.58 miles
Contact: :
THE MEDICI MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 3 WINDSOR STREET, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU1 3UA
Distance: 1.61 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 343220
CASTLE MEDICAL GROUP PRACTICE
Address: 27 CASTLE STREET, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU1 3AG
Distance: 1.73 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 729242
Transport Links near LU1 4BU
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: LU1 4BU
- Luton
Luton station, Station Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 2LTDistance: 3.25 milesDriving Time: 6.48 minutes - Luton Airport Parkway
Luton Airport Parkway station, Parkway Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 3JWDistance: 3.33 milesDriving Time: 5.71 minutes - Harpenden
Harpenden station, Station Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4SPDistance: 4.76 milesDriving Time: 8.07 minutes - Leagrave
Leagrave station, Compton Avenue, Leagrave, Bedfordshire, LU4 9BADistance: 7.28 milesDriving Time: 10.54 minutes - Harlington (Bedfordshire)
Harlington station, Station Road, Harlington, Bedfordshire, LU5 6LDDistance: 12.17 milesDriving Time: 14.13 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near LU1 4BU
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near LU1 4BU
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Who are my Elected Representatives in the LU1 4BU Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Luton South Boro Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Rachel Hopkins |
| Political Party | Labour |
What Council is the LU1 4BU Postcode in?
The Council for this Postcode is Central Bedfordshire Council, who are a Unitary authority. This means that they are responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways as well as normal council duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for Central Bedfordshire at the following link Central Bedfordshire.How much is the Council Tax?
Central Bedfordshire Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Central Bedfordshire charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the LU1 4BU Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Central Bedfordshire council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Virtual LibraryHouse Sales in LU1 4BU
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | £242,000 | £242,000 | £242,000 | 1 |
| 2017 | £450,000 | £450,000 | £450,000 | 1 |
| 2018 | £470,000 | £470,000 | £470,000 | 1 |
| 2019 | £322,500 | £377,000 | £379,833 | 3 |
| 2020 | £515,000 | £515,000 | £515,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | £425,000 | £425,000 | £425,000 | 1 |
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What Popular Supermarkets are near the LU1 4BU Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland, Park Street, LUTON, LU1 3JX | 3.11 miles | Directions from LU1 4BU to Iceland |
| Sainsburys, Dunstable Road, LUTON, LU1 1DY | 3.12 miles | Directions from LU1 4BU to Sainsburys |
| Iceland, Gipsy Lane, LUTON, LU1 3JH | 3.35 miles | Directions from LU1 4BU to Iceland |
| Lidl, Francis Street, Luton, LU1 1HU | 3.43 miles | Directions from LU1 4BU to Lidl |
| Aldi, Dallow Road, LUTON, LU1 1HL | 3.99 miles | Directions from LU1 4BU to Aldi |
What Popular Restaurants are near the LU1 4BU Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| 196-198 Arndale Centre, Luton, LU1 2TL | 2.01 miles | Directions from LU1 4BU to 196-198 Arndale Centre |
| Burger King - London Luton Airport, Luton, LU2 9LY | 3.05 miles | Directions from LU1 4BU to Burger King - London Luton Airport |
| Junction 11-12, M1 Northbound, Toddington, LU5 6HR | 7.04 miles | Directions from LU1 4BU to Junction 11-12, M1 Northbound |
| Junction 11-12, M1 Southbound, Toddington, LU5 6HR | 7.04 miles | Directions from LU1 4BU to Junction 11-12, M1 Southbound |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, George Street, LUTON, LU1 2AZ | 1.93 miles | Directions from LU1 4BU to McDonald's, George Street, LUTON, LU1 2AZ |
| McDonald's, Gipsy Lane, LUTON, LU1 3JH | 2.08 miles | Directions from LU1 4BU to McDonald's, Gipsy Lane, LUTON, LU1 3JH |
| McDonald's, Chaul End Lane, LUTON, LU4 8EZ | 2.67 miles | Directions from LU1 4BU to McDonald's, Chaul End Lane, LUTON, LU4 8EZ |
| McDonald's, Marsh Road, LUTON, LU3 2TU | 3.81 miles | Directions from LU1 4BU to McDonald's, Marsh Road, LUTON, LU3 2TU |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, The Mall, LUTON, LU1 2LJ | 2.02 miles | Directions from LU1 4BU to KFC Luton - The Mall |
| KFC, Dunstable Road, LUTON, LU1 1EH | 2.15 miles | Directions from LU1 4BU to KFC Luton - Dunstable Road |
| KFC, Chaul End Lane, LUTON, LU4 8EZ | 2.67 miles | Directions from LU1 4BU to KFC Luton - Hatters Way Retail Park |
| KFC, Wigmore Park Centre, Wigmore Lane, LUTON, LU2 9XG | 3.62 miles | Directions from LU1 4BU to KFC Luton - Wigmore Park Centre |
| KFC, High Street South, DUNSTABLE, LU6 3RZ | 4.22 miles | Directions from LU1 4BU to KFC Dunstable - High Street |