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This section of the site is all about the LU Postcode area, also known as the Luton Postal Area. Explore links to the next level to learn more about specific postcode districts such as LU1.
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Map of the LU Luton Postcode Area
Explore the postcode area by using our interactive map.
Quick Facts about the LU Postcode
| Width from East to West | 21.00 mi |
| Height from North to South | 11.42 mi |
| Area of LU | 148.76 mi² |
| Maximum Width | 21.43 mi |
| Perimeter of Postcode Area | 82.17 mi |
| Number of Postcode Districts | 7 |
| Number of Postcode Sectors | 32 |
| Number of Post Towns | 3 |
| Number of Postcodes | 6,283 |
The LU postcode area represents a group of 7 postal districts in the Luton area of the United Kingdom. The area code stands for the letters l and u in LUton. The area has a population of 335,950 and covers an area of 385,305 hectares. Fun fact: 0.52% of the population of Great Britain lives in this area.
The postcode area falls within the following counties: Bedfordshire (93.48%), Buckinghamshire (5.67%), Hertfordshire (0.85%).
Post Towns and Postcode Districts
Where is the LU Postcode Area?
The LU Luton postcode area has its West in the South East of England and the East in Eastern England.. The postal area borders the following neighbouring postal areas: SG - Stevenage, AL - St Albans, MK - Milton Keynes and HP - Hemel Hempstead, and is located inland.
How built up is the Postcode Area?
I've calculated the total area covered by building footprints within the postcode area.
By analyzing this against the total area, I've determined the percentage of the area that's developed, this will give you an idea of how urban or rural the postcode region is.
The higher the percentage the more urban the area is. For example the least urban district is LU7 and the most urban is LU4.
| Postcode District | Total Area (m²) | Footprint Area (m²) | Built Percentage % |
|---|---|---|---|
| LU7 | 158,780,767 | 3,227,944 | 2.03% |
| LU6 | 61,154,006 | 1,603,180 | 2.62% |
| LU2 | 53,547,642 | 2,378,701 | 4.44% |
| LU1 | 32,792,778 | 1,742,051 | 5.31% |
| LU5 | 38,899,300 | 2,135,318 | 5.49% |
| LU3 | 27,164,515 | 2,020,059 | 7.44% |
| LU4 | 12,962,224 | 1,878,099 | 14.49% |
| Total | 385,301,232 (m²) | 14,985,352 (m²) | 3.89% |
A map showing the boundary of LU in relation to other areas
There are 4 towns within the Luton postcode area.
| Unit | Area² |
|---|---|
| Hectares | 385,305² |
| Miles | 1,488² |
| Feet | 41,473,844,895² |
| Kilometres | 3,853² |
Postal Delivery Offices Serving the Postcode Area
- Dunstable Delivery Office
- Leagrave Delivery Office
- Leighton Buzzard Delivery Office
- Luton Delivery Office
- Toddington Scale Payment Delivery Office
Tourist Attractions within the Area
We found 3 visitor attractions within the Luton postcode area
| Pitstone Green Museum |
|---|
| Museums & Art Galleries |
| Museum and / or Art Gallery |
| View Pitstone Green Museum on Google Maps |
| Pitstone Windmill |
| Historic Properties |
| Other Historic Property |
| View Pitstone Windmill on Google Maps |
| ZSL Whipsnade Zoo |
| Wildlife |
| Safari Park / Zoo / Aquarium / Aviary |
| View ZSL Whipsnade Zoo on Google Maps |
Councils within the LU Area
Towns and Villages within the Area
- Aley Green - village
- Billington - village
- Burcott - village
- Caddington - village
- Chalton - village
- Cheddington - village
- Cockernhoe - village
- Cublington - village
- Dunstable - town
- East Hyde - village
- Eaton Bray - village
- Edlesborough - village
- Eggington - village
- Harlington - village
- Heath and Reach - village
- Hockliffe - village
- Holywell - village
- Houghton Regis - town
- Ivinghoe - village
- Ivinghoe Aston - village
- Kensworth - village
- Ledburn - village
- Leighton Buzzard - town
- Lilley - village
- Lower Ascott - otherSettlement
- Luton - town
- Mangrove Green - village
- Mentmore - village
- Northall - village
- Pepperstock - village
- Pitstone - village
- Slapton - village