Handcross Road is a street located in the town of Luton. The street has a length of approximately 753 metres.
The street is located within the Luton (B) Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the East of England region of the UK.
The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 24000571 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The street has the postcodes of LU2 8JZ, LU2 8JY, LU2 8JL, LU2 8JJ, LU2 8JG, LU2 8JF, LU2 8DW and LU2 8JE.
It is located within the county of Bedfordshire, situated in the East of England region of the UK. It's 29.59 miles North West from central London., 1.78 miles North East from Luton, 9.99 miles North from St Albans and 17.25 miles South from Bedford.
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Map of Handcross Road
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| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
Street Crime Data accessed from data.police.uk on 06/10/2024.
Budget Friendly Hotels near Handcross Road
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Holiday Inn Express London Luton Airport Address: 2 Percival Way, Luton Airport Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.18 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Luton Airport Address: Osborne Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.75 |
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3: Name:easyHotel London Luton Address: 40A Guilford Street Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.80 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Luton Town Centre Address: Regent Street Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.06 |
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5: Name:Travelodge Luton Address: 641 Dunstable Rd, Luton, LU4 8RQ Telephone: 0871 984 6355 Visit Hotel Page |
3.82 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Connells | Jansel House Parade, 656 Hitchin Road, Stopsley, Luton , LU2 7XH | Visit Website |
| Shiebert and Co | 19 Corncrake Close, Luton,LU2 8EL | |
| haart | 644 Hitchin Road, Luton, LU2 7UG | Visit Website |
| Indigo Residential | 626 Hitchin Road, Luton, LU2 7UG | Visit Website |
| Penrose Estate Agents | 386 Hitchin Road Luton LU2 7SR | Visit Website |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Bedfordshire |
 View Neighbourhood Crime and Policing |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Handcross Road | |
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| Latitude | 51.893739 |
| Longitude | -0.378008 |
| OS Easting (X): | 511599 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 222979 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TL116230 |
Roads that have a Junction with Handcross Road
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Hayling Drive | junction |
| Lancing Road | junction |
| Bexhill Road | junction |
| Wigmore Lane | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:03 |
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| Sunset | 15:53 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Rothamsted 19 December 2024 at 02:00 (6.06 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Clear night |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 7.5°C (91.5%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | (0 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00079931, E00079899 & E00079905 |
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| ONS Area Name | Social Renting New Arrivals, Multi-Ethnic Professionals with Families & Migrant Families |
| Average Age | 44.69 & 39.30 |
| Area Population | 1314.00 & 1413.00 |
| Male Population | 630.00 & 736.00 (50%) |
| Female Population | 684.00 & 677.00 (50%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 19 & 3 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01015813 &E01015809 |
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| LSOA Name: | Luton 008F &Luton 014E |
| SOA Code: | 3d &8c |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02003265 &E02003271 |
| MSOA Name: | Luton 008 &Luton 014 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Iceland Luton (w Park) |
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| Unit 3 Wigmore Park Ctr, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 9XG |
| 01582401469 |
| Distance: 0.47 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Luton (w Park) |
| Asda Luton |
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| Wigmore Hall Shopping Centre Wigmore Lane, Stopsley, Luton, LU2 9TA |
| 01582 692200 |
| Distance: 0.47 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Luton |
| Tesco Luton Eaton Green Express |
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| 4 Eaton Green Rd, Luton, LU2 9HD |
| 0345 610 6702 |
| Distance: 0.79 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Luton Eaton Green Express |
| Tesco Luton Hitchin Rd Express |
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| 598-602 Hitchin Rd, Stopsley, Luton, LU2 7UG |
| 0345 671 9365 |
| Distance: 1.01 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Luton Hitchin Rd Express |
Telephone Information
| Dialling Code | Telephone Exchange | Telephone Cabinet | Fibre to the Cabinet or Fibre to the Premises |
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| 01582 | LUTON - SMLT | P73 | FTTC |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
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| Less than 2 Mbps | >=30 | >=30 | >=30 | Y | 19 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Luton |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Town Hall, George Street, Luton, Bedfordshire &LU1 2BQ |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01582 546 000 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Luton South |
| The Member of Parliament is Rachel Hopkins |
| Details for the MP Rachel Hopkins on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Rachel Hopkins on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Rachel Hopkins won with a majority of 6,858 the result was Lab hold. The total electorate was 77,312 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Wigmore Ward |
| Ceremonial County: Bedfordshire |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Cockernhoe Endowed CofE Primary School
Address: Cockernhoe Endowed CofE Primary School, Cockernhoe Green, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 8PY
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: 01582732509
Wigmore Primary
Address: Wigmore Primary, Twyford Drive, Wigmore Primary School, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 9TB
Distance: 0.30 miles
Contact: 01582616101
Sacred Heart Primary School
Address: Sacred Heart Primary School, Langford Drive, Stopsley, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 9AJ
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: 01582287480
Someries Infant School and Early Childhood Education Centre
Address: Someries Infant School and Early Childhood Education Centre, Wigmore Lane, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 8AH
Distance: 0.25 miles
Contact: 01582414545
Someries Junior School
Address: Someries Junior School, Wigmore Lane, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 8AH
Distance: 0.25 miles
Contact: 01582738810
Ramridge Primary School
Address: Ramridge Primary School, Turners Road North, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 9AH
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: 01582729970
Putteridge Primary School
Address: Putteridge Primary School, Putteridge Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 8HJ
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: 01582728262
Stopsley Community Primary School
Address: Stopsley Community Primary School, Hitchin Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7UG
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: 01582611035
Crawley Green Infant School
Address: Crawley Green Infant School, Beaconsfield, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 0RW
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: 01582724267
Wenlock CofE Junior School
Address: Wenlock CofE Junior School, Beaconsfield Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 0RW
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact:
England Secondary Schools
Putteridge High School
Address: Putteridge High School, Putteridge Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 8HJ
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: 01582415791
Putteridge High School
Address: Putteridge High School, Putteridge Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 8HJ
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact:
Stopsley High School
Address: Stopsley High School, St Thomas's Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7UX
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact:
Queen Elizabeth School
Address: Queen Elizabeth School, Crawley Green Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 9AG
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact: 01582436100
Nearest Hospitals
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Nearest Dentists
Dentists
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Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
LARKSIDE PRACTICE
Address: 322 CRAWLEY GREEN ROAD, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU2 9SB
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 722143
CHURCHFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 322 CRAWLEY GREEN ROAD, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU2 9SB
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact: :
STOPSLEY VILLAGE PRACTICE
Address: 26 ASHCROFT ROAD, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU2 9AU
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 722555
DR PS BATH'S PRACTICE
Address: 49 ASHCROFT ROAD, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU2 9AU
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 391831
DR I SALEH'S PRACTICE
Address: 40 WENLOCK STREET, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU2 0NN
Distance: 1.57 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 343347
DR P J WARD
Address: 131 BUSHMEAD ROAD, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU2 7YT
Distance: 1.74 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
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Nearest Opticians
Opticians
COMPLETE EYECARE SOLUTIONS
Address: 85 HART LANE, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU2 0JG
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact: :
LUTON OPTICAL CENTRE (LUTON)
Address: 47 MARKET HALL, THE MALL, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU1 2TA
Distance: 1.73 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (LUTON)
Address: 82-86 THE LUTON ARNDALE CENTRE, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU1 2BG
Distance: 1.85 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (LUTON LTD)
Address: 94 THE MALL, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU1 2TQ
Distance: 1.85 miles
Contact: :
OPTICLEAR LTD
Address: 116-118 THE MALL, CHEAPSIDE MALL, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU1 2TJ
Distance: 1.87 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (LUTON)
Address: 36 GEORGE STREET, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU1 2AX
Distance: 1.89 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Luton Airport Parkway Station is 1.64 miles away.
Address: Luton Airport Parkway station, Parkway Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 3JW
Luton Airport Parkway is situated on the East Midland Main Line and is managed by Govia Thameslink Railway (Thameslink).
Luton Airport Parkway Station is staffed on a full time basis.
Luton Station is 1.73 miles away.
Address: Luton station, Station Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 2LT
Luton is situated on the East Midland Main Line and is managed by Govia Thameslink Railway (Thameslink).
Luton Station is staffed on a full time basis.