LU7 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 (LU7) 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 LU which means Luton.
- Postal District. In our case LU7.
- Postal Sector. In our case LU7 4.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case BU.
The regional mail center for the post area LU 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 LU7 4BU postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is LEIGHTON BUZZARD DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the LU7 4BU postcode have the street address of Raven Way
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the LU7 4BU postcode is home to a bustling 83 residents!
It is situated within the post town of LEIGHTON BUZZARD within the old postal county of Bedfordshire.
LU7 4BU is within the town of Leighton Buzzard.
The LU7 4BU postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in LU7 4BU are houses. Of these houses, most are detached. The remainder are mid-terraced and end-terraced.
Most properties in LU7 4BU are unknown tenure with the rest being owned by the occupiers.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for LU7 4BU
The telephone area code for LU7 4BU is 01525 Leighton Buzzard.
Map Coordinates for LU7 4BU
| Latitude | 51.9053332592 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -0.642151536837 |
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Weather Forecast for LU7 4BU
Thu 18th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 7.00% | N 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 7.00% | N 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 0.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 3.00% | NNW 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 3.00% | W 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 6.00% | W 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 14.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 17.00% | WSW 11 mph |
Fri 19th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 11.00% | WSW 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 16.00% | W 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 8.00% | WNW 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 9.00% | NW 18 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 35.00% | NW 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 6.00% | NNW 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 48.00% | NNW 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 6.00% | NNE 7 mph |
Sat 20th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 2.00% | N 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 1.00% | N 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 4.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 4.00% | N 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 8.00% | N 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 8.00% | N 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 7.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 1.00% | NE 4 mph |
Sun 21st Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 1.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 1.00% | N 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 2.00% | NNW 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 5.00% | N 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 8.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 9.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 16.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 13.00% | NE 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the LU7 4BU Postcode?
Download Speeds For LU7 4BU
| Average Mbps | 174.900 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 107.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 1000.000 |
LU7 4BU has an average download speed of 174.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
127 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
95% of postcodes (1,124,729) have slower broadband speeds.
5% of postcodes (59,785) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For LU7 4BU
| Average Mbps | 20.800 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 115.000 |
LU7 4BU has an average upload speed of 20.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,333 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
95% of postcodes (1,121,802) have slower upload speeds.
5% of postcodes (61,506) have faster upload speeds.
Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.
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Nearest Schools to the LU7 4BU Postcode
Primary Schools
Leedon Lower School
Address: Highfield Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3LZ
Headteacher: Mr Richard Benson
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement (as of 2023-06-28)
Distance: 0.63 miles
Contact: 01525374713
Clipstone Brook Lower School
Address: Brooklands Drive, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3PG
Headteacher: Mrs S Reay
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2019-11-06)
Distance: 0.96 miles
Contact: 01525376085
Beaudesert Lower School
Address: Appenine Way, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3DX
Headteacher: Mrs Vanessa Pearce
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2018-09-19)
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact: 01525373019
Secondary Schools
Brooklands Middle School
Address: Brooklands Drive, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3PF
Headteacher: Mrs Julie Hodgson
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-07-04)
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: 01525372018
Gilbert Inglefield Academy
Address: Vandyke Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3FU
Headteacher: Miss Catrin O'Callaghan
Ofsted Rating: Special Measures (as of 2023-06-29)
Distance: 1.46 miles
Contact: 01525372266
Vandyke Upper School
Address: Vandyke Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3DY
Headteacher: Mr Tim Carroll
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2018-05-03)
Distance: 1.52 miles
Contact: 01525636700
Higher Schools
Milton Keynes College
Address: Chaffron Way Centre, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK6 5LP
Headteacher: Dr Julie Mills
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2017-05-26)
Distance: 11.38 miles
Contact: 01908684444
Buckinghamshire College Group
Address: Oxford Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP21 8PD
Headteacher: Ms Jenny Craig
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2021-11-12)
Distance: 13.98 miles
Contact: 01296588588
Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College
Address: Green Lane, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 9LY
Headteacher: Mr Tim Detheridge
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-05-05)
Distance: 14.14 miles
Contact: 01234762890
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near LU7 4BU
OLD BANK HOUSE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 16-18 LAKE STREET, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, LU7 1RT
Distance: 1.05 miles
Contact: :
LE ROUX 2
Address: 16-18 LAKE STREET, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 1RT
Distance: 1.05 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 28 HOCKLIFFE STREET, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 1HJ
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: :
PREMIER SMILE STUDIO
Address: 34 HOCKLIFFE STREET, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 1HJ
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: :
WHOLE TOOTH DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: UNIT 1, GROVEBURY ROAD, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 4TA
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: :
SMILE CREATIONS INNOVATIONS LTD
Address: 1A, 5 BELL ALLEY, MARKET SQUARE, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, LU7 1DG
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near LU7 4BU
GROVEBURY PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 2 ENTERPRISE COURT, ENTERPRISE WAY, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 4SZ
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: tel: 01525 378993
PEAK PHARMACY
Address: 17-19 LAKE STREET, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 1RS
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact: tel: 01525 383686
JARDINES PHARMACY
Address: 3-5 MARKET SQUARE, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, LU7 1EU
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact: tel: 01525 372175
BOOTS
Address: 55 HIGH STREET, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 1DN
Distance: 1.18 miles
Contact: tel: 01525 373703
ROSEHILL PHARMACY
Address: 41 HIGH STREET, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 1DN
Distance: 1.18 miles
Contact: tel: 01525 373391
TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY
Address: VIMY ROAD, LINSLADE, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 1ER
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: tel: 01525 250449
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near LU7 4BU
ALLDERS OPTICIANS (LEIGHTON BUZZARD)
Address: 1 MARKET SQUARE, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, LU7 1EU
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact: :
KINGS OPTICIANS (NORTH STREET)
Address: 2 NORTH STREET, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 1EN
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact: :
DEREK H REDFERN
Address: 3 HIGH STREET, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 1DN
Distance: 1.18 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (LEIGHTON BUZZARD)
Address: 18 WATERBORNE WALK, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 1DH
Distance: 1.21 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (LEIGHTON BUZZARD)
Address: 22 WATERBORNE WALK, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 1DH
Distance: 1.21 miles
Contact: :
BEDFORD DOMICILIARY SPECSAVERS LTD
Address: 10 WOLSELEY DRIVE, DUNSTABLE, LU6 1FH
Distance: 4.63 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near LU7 4BU
LRS AT RIDGEWAY COURT
Address: UNIT 6 RIDGEWAY COURT, GROVEBURY ROAD, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 4SF
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: :
SALISBURY HOUSE SURGERY
Address: LAKE STREET, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 1RS
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact: tel: 01525 243890
LEIGHTON ROAD SURGERY
Address: 1 LEIGHTON ROAD, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 1LB
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact: :
LEIGHTON ROAD SURGERY
Address: 1 LEIGHTON ROAD, LINSLADE, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 1LB
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact: tel: 01525 372571
LEIGHTON BUZZARD HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 25 BASSETT ROAD, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, LU7 1AR
Distance: 1.35 miles
Contact: :
DR J L HENDERSON & PARTNERS - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 3
Address: 29 BASSETT ROAD, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, LU7 1AR
Distance: 1.35 miles
Contact: :
Transport Links near LU7 4BU
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: LU7 4BU
- Leighton Buzzard
Leighton Buzzard station, Station Approach, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 2LYDistance: 2.19 milesDriving Time: 6.99 minutes - Cheddington
Cheddington station, Station Road, Cheddington, Buckinghamshire, LU7 0SQDistance: 5.68 milesDriving Time: 10.04 minutes - Fenny Stratford
Fenny Stratford station, Simpson Road, Fenny Stratford, Buckinghamshire, MK1 1BPDistance: 10.54 milesDriving Time: 13.83 minutes - Tring
Tring station, Station Road, Tring, Hertfordshire, HP23 5QRDistance: 10.71 milesDriving Time: 15.85 minutes - Bow Brickhill
Bow Brickhill station, Brickhill Street, Bow Brickhill, Buckinghamshire, MK17 9JNDistance: 10.96 milesDriving Time: 12.88 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near LU7 4BU
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near LU7 4BU
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the LU7 4BU Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | South West Bedfordshire Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Andrew Selous |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the LU7 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 LU7 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 LU7 4BU
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | £202,000 | £250,000 | £234,269 | 13 |
| 2012 | £216,000 | £252,000 | £240,167 | 15 |
| 2014 | £360,000 | £360,000 | £360,000 | 1 |
| 2016 | £301,000 | £265,200 | £283,100 | 2 |
| 2017 | £275,000 | £395,000 | £335,000 | 2 |
| 2018 | £325,000 | £305,000 | £315,000 | 2 |
| 2019 | £290,000 | £290,000 | £290,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | £302,000 | £477,500 | £389,750 | 2 |
| 2021 | £318,000 | £318,000 | £318,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | £565,000 | £565,000 | £565,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | £354,500 | £354,500 | £354,500 | 1 |
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What Popular Supermarkets are near the LU7 4BU Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Morrisons, Lake Street, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, LU7 1WS | 1.45 miles | Directions from LU7 4BU to Morrisons |
| Aldi, Grovebury Road, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, LU7 4EG | 1.64 miles | Directions from LU7 4BU to Aldi |
| Iceland, Market Square, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, LU7 1EU | 1.82 miles | Directions from LU7 4BU to Iceland |
| Waitrose, Waterborne Walk, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, LU7 1DH | 1.94 miles | Directions from LU7 4BU to Waitrose |
| Aldi, Vimy Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 7ER | 2.27 miles | Directions from LU7 4BU to Aldi |
What Popular Restaurants are near the LU7 4BU Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Junction 11-12, M1 Southbound, Toddington, LU5 6HR | 6.72 miles | Directions from LU7 4BU to Junction 11-12, M1 Southbound |
| Junction 11-12, M1 Northbound, Toddington, LU5 6HR | 6.72 miles | Directions from LU7 4BU to Junction 11-12, M1 Northbound |
| Junction Of Saxon Street, Milton Keynes, MK2 2EN | 7.40 miles | Directions from LU7 4BU to Junction Of Saxon Street |
| 196-198 Arndale Centre, Luton, LU1 2TL | 9.76 miles | Directions from LU7 4BU to 196-198 Arndale Centre |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Billington Road, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, LU7 9HH | 0.43 miles | Directions from LU7 4BU to McDonald's, Billington Road, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, LU7 9HH |
| McDonald's, Watling Street, Hockliffe, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, LU7 9LZ | 3.02 miles | Directions from LU7 4BU to McDonald's, Watling Street, Hockliffe, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, LU7 9LZ |
| McDonald's, Luton Road, DUNSTABLE, LU5 4UR | 5.73 miles | Directions from LU7 4BU to McDonald's, Luton Road, DUNSTABLE, LU5 4UR |
| McDonald's, Watling Street, Little Brickhill, MILTON KEYNES, MK17 9DN | 6.38 miles | Directions from LU7 4BU to McDonald's, Watling Street, Little Brickhill, MILTON KEYNES, MK17 9DN |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, High Street South, DUNSTABLE, LU6 3RZ | 5.40 miles | Directions from LU7 4BU to KFC Dunstable - High Street |
| KFC, Toddington, DUNSTABLE, LU5 6HR | 6.58 miles | Directions from LU7 4BU to KFC Toddington - M1 North Services |
| KFC, Chaul End Lane, LUTON, LU4 8EZ | 8.02 miles | Directions from LU7 4BU to KFC Luton - Hatters Way Retail Park |
| KFC, Stadium Way West, MILTON KEYNES, MK1 1ST | 8.28 miles | Directions from LU7 4BU to KFC Milton Keynes - The Stadium |
| KFC, Cambridge Street, AYLESBURY, HP20 1BA | 9.26 miles | Directions from LU7 4BU to KFC Aylesbury Retail Park |