LU7 1RU 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 (1RU) 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 1.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case RU.
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 1RU postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the LU7 1RU postcode have the street address of Lake Street
A close-knit community! The 2021 Census indicates that only 17 individuals call the LU7 1RU postcode their home.
LU7 1RU is within the town of Leighton Buzzard.
The LU7 1RU postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in LU7 1RU are flats. The remainder of residential properties consist of houses. Of these flats, most are semi-detached. The remainder are unknown and detached. Of these houses, most are semi-detached.
Most properties in LU7 1RU are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for LU7 1RU
The telephone area code for LU7 1RU is 01525 Leighton Buzzard.
Map Coordinates
| Latitude | 51.915103925 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -0.659144395213 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Leighton Buzzard
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 7.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 5.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 35.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 19.0°C (feels like 18.0°C) | 11.00% | E 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 20.0°C (feels like 19.0°C) | 25.00% | E 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 4.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 13.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 33.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 21.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 37.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 21.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Heavy rain shower (day) | 18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 55.00% | E 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 18.0°C (feels like 18.0°C) | 43.00% | E 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 41.00% | E 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 21.00% | E 4 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Light rain | 15.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 50.00% | E 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 14.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 39.00% | SW 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Overcast | 14.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 22.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 22.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 39.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 43.00% | WNW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 34.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 13.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 10.00% | WNW 4 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 12.00% | NW 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 14.00% | NW 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 13.00% | WNW 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 11.00% | W 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 9.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 8.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 8.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 12.00% | SSW 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 79.100 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 78.100 |
| Maximum Mbps | 158.970 |
LU7 1RU has an average download speed of 79.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
767 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
54% of postcodes (643,706) have slower broadband speeds.
46% of postcodes (540,168) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 17.100 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 19.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 29.970 |
LU7 1RU has an average upload speed of 17.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
7,404 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
83% of postcodes (979,163) have slower upload speeds.
17% of postcodes (198,074) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
England Primary Schools
Leedon Lower School
Address: Leedon Lower School, Highfield Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3LZ
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: 01525374713
Beaudesert Lower School
Address: Beaudesert Lower School, Appenine Way, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3DX
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact: 01525373019
St George's Lower School
Address: St George's Lower School, East Street, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1EW
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact:
Heathwood Lower School
Address: Heathwood Lower School, Heath Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3AU
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact: 01525377096
Dovery Down Lower School
Address: Dovery Down Lower School, Heath Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3AG
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact:
Clipstone Brook Lower School
Address: Clipstone Brook Lower School, Brooklands Drive, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3PG
Distance: 0.37 miles
Contact: 01525376085
The Mary Bassett Lower School
Address: The Mary Bassett Lower School, Bassett Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1AR
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: 01525373017
Pulford CofE VA Lower School
Address: Pulford CofE VA Lower School, Pulford Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1AB
Distance: 0.21 miles
Contact: 01525372188
Linslade Lower School
Address: Linslade Lower School, Leopold Road, Linslade, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 2QU
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: 01525372085
England Secondary Schools
Vandyke Upper School
Address: Vandyke Upper School, Vandyke Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3DY
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact: 01525636700
Brooklands Middle School
Address: Brooklands Middle School, Brooklands Drive, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3PF
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: 01525372018
Gilbert Inglefield Academy
Address: Gilbert Inglefield Academy, Vandyke Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3FU
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: 01525372266
Leighton Middle School
Address: Leighton Middle School, Church Square, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1EX
Distance: 0.26 miles
Contact: 01525374907
Linslade School
Address: Linslade School, Mentmore Road, Linslade, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 2PA
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: 01525372640
Nearest Dentists
OLD BANK HOUSE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 16-18 LAKE STREET, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, LU7 1RT
Distance: 0.06 miles
Contact: :
LE ROUX 2
Address: 16-18 LAKE STREET, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 1RT
Distance: 0.06 miles
Contact: :
SMILE CREATIONS INNOVATIONS LTD
Address: 1A, 5 BELL ALLEY, MARKET SQUARE, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, LU7 1DG
Distance: 0.10 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 28 HOCKLIFFE STREET, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 1HJ
Distance: 0.17 miles
Contact: :
PREMIER SMILE STUDIO
Address: 34 HOCKLIFFE STREET, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 1HJ
Distance: 0.17 miles
Contact: :
BRIDGE STREET DENTAL
Address: 17A BRIDGE STREET, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 1AH
Distance: 0.29 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
PEAK PHARMACY
Address: 17-19 LAKE STREET, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 1RS
Distance: 0.09 miles
Contact: tel: 01525 383686
JARDINES PHARMACY
Address: 3-5 MARKET SQUARE, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, LU7 1EU
Distance: 0.14 miles
Contact: tel: 01525 372175
BOOTS
Address: 55 HIGH STREET, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 1DN
Distance: 0.21 miles
Contact: tel: 01525 373703
ROSEHILL PHARMACY
Address: 41 HIGH STREET, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 1DN
Distance: 0.21 miles
Contact: tel: 01525 373391
GROVEBURY PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 2 ENTERPRISE COURT, ENTERPRISE WAY, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 4SZ
Distance: 0.40 miles
Contact: tel: 01525 378993
TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY
Address: VIMY ROAD, LINSLADE, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 1ER
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: tel: 01525 250449
Nearest Opticians
ALLDERS OPTICIANS (LEIGHTON BUZZARD)
Address: 1 MARKET SQUARE, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, LU7 1EU
Distance: 0.14 miles
Contact: :
DEREK H REDFERN
Address: 3 HIGH STREET, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 1DN
Distance: 0.21 miles
Contact: :
KINGS OPTICIANS (NORTH STREET)
Address: 2 NORTH STREET, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 1EN
Distance: 0.21 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (LEIGHTON BUZZARD)
Address: 18 WATERBORNE WALK, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 1DH
Distance: 0.22 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (LEIGHTON BUZZARD)
Address: 22 WATERBORNE WALK, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 1DH
Distance: 0.22 miles
Contact: :
BEDFORD DOMICILIARY SPECSAVERS LTD
Address: 10 WOLSELEY DRIVE, DUNSTABLE, LU6 1FH
Distance: 5.48 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
SALISBURY HOUSE SURGERY
Address: LAKE STREET, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 1RS
Distance: 0.09 miles
Contact: tel: 01525 243890
LEIGHTON BUZZARD HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 25 BASSETT ROAD, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, LU7 1AR
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: :
DR J L HENDERSON & PARTNERS - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 3
Address: 29 BASSETT ROAD, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, LU7 1AR
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: :
DR JL HENDERSON & PARTNERS
Address: 29 BASSETT ROAD, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 1AR
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: tel: 01525 373111
LRS AT RIDGEWAY COURT
Address: UNIT 6 RIDGEWAY COURT, GROVEBURY ROAD, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 4SF
Distance: 0.37 miles
Contact: :
LEIGHTON ROAD SURGERY
Address: 1 LEIGHTON ROAD, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 1LB
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact: :
Transport Links
Train Stations
Leighton Buzzard
Address: Leighton Buzzard station, Station Approach, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 2LY
Postcode: LU7 2LY
Line: West Coast Main Line
Company: Grand Central North West
Time: within five minutes drive
Distance: 0.77 miles
Cheddington
Address: Cheddington station, Station Road, Cheddington, Buckinghamshire, LU7 0SQ
Postcode: LU7 0SQ
Line: West Coast Main Line
Company: Grand Central North West
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 3.95 miles
Bow Brickhill
Address: Bow Brickhill station, Brickhill Street, Bow Brickhill, Buckinghamshire, MK17 9JN
Postcode: MK17 9JN
Line: Marston Vale line
Company: Grand Central North West
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 6.36 miles
Fenny Stratford
Address: Fenny Stratford station, Simpson Road, Fenny Stratford, Buckinghamshire, MK1 1BP
Postcode: MK1 1BP
Line: Marston Vale line
Company: Grand Central North West
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 6.37 miles
Bletchley
Address: Bletchley station, Sherwood Drive, Bletchley, Buckinghamshire, MK3 6DZ
Postcode: MK3 6DZ
Line: Varsity Line|Marston Vale line|West Coast Main Line
Company: Grand Central North West
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 6.44 miles
Distances are as the crow flies.
Motorway Junctions
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives?
| Westminster Constituency | Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament | |
| Contact Details | Contact Alex Mayer |
| Political Party | Labour |
Where can I find out where the nearest Library 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
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | £225,000 | £225,000 | £225,000 | 1 |
| 2016 | £220,000 | £220,000 | £220,000 | 1 |
| 2017 | £230,000 | £230,000 | £230,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | £237,500 | £237,500 | £237,500 | 1 |
| 2021 | £213,000 | £213,000 | £213,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | £295,000 | £295,000 | £295,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | £230,000 | £250,000 | £240,000 | 2 |
| 2024 | £306,000 | £306,000 | £306,000 | 1 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2024. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Local Postcodes
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Morrisons, Lake Street, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, LU7 1WS | 0.21 miles | Directions to Morrisons |
| Iceland, Market Square, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, LU7 1EU | 0.23 miles | Directions to Iceland |
| Waitrose, Waterborne Walk, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, LU7 1DH | 0.35 miles | Directions to Waitrose |
| Aldi, Vimy Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 7ER | 0.69 miles | Directions to Aldi |
| Tesco, Vimy Road, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, LU7 1ER | 0.75 miles | Directions to Tesco |
What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Junction Of Saxon Street, Milton Keynes, MK2 2EN | 6.45 miles | Directions to Junction Of Saxon Street |
| Junction 11-12, M1 Southbound, Toddington, LU5 6HR | 7.14 miles | Directions to Junction 11-12, M1 Southbound |
| Junction 11-12, M1 Northbound, Toddington, LU5 6HR | 7.14 miles | Directions to Junction 11-12, M1 Northbound |
| H5 Portway, Eldergate, Milton Keynes, MK9 1DY | 9.88 miles | Directions to H5 Portway, Eldergate |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Billington Road, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, LU7 9HH | 0.96 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Billington Road, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, LU7 9HH |
| McDonald's, Watling Street, Hockliffe, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, LU7 9LZ | 3.43 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Watling Street, Hockliffe, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, LU7 9LZ |
| McDonald's, Watling Street, Little Brickhill, MILTON KEYNES, MK17 9DN | 5.50 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Watling Street, Little Brickhill, MILTON KEYNES, MK17 9DN |
| McDonald's, Luton Road, DUNSTABLE, LU5 4UR | 6.60 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Luton Road, DUNSTABLE, LU5 4UR |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, High Street South, DUNSTABLE, LU6 3RZ | 6.28 miles | Directions to KFC Dunstable - High Street |
| KFC, Toddington, DUNSTABLE, LU5 6HR | 6.99 miles | Directions to KFC Toddington - M1 North Services |
| KFC, Stadium Way West, MILTON KEYNES, MK1 1ST | 7.35 miles | Directions to KFC Milton Keynes - The Stadium |
| KFC, Wimborne Crescent, Westcroft, MILTON KEYNES, MK4 4DE | 8.45 miles | Directions to KFC Milton Keynes - Westcroft Centre |
| KFC, Chaul End Lane, LUTON, LU4 8EZ | 8.85 miles | Directions to KFC Luton - Hatters Way Retail Park |