LU2 7JU

a postcode in Luton

Introduced in January 1980

LU2 7JU	Normal (geographic) postcodes	Large user postcodes

The nearby postcodes map only shows currently active postcodes. Postcode markers will cluster if they are close together, which may happen in densly populated built-up areas or where single premises have multiple postcodes.

Streets Associated with LU2 7JU

Wardown Crescent - 34 properties, USRN 24001345

Trowbridge Gardens - 1 property, USRN 24001302

Street names are those nearest to properties in this postcode, they are not necessarily the postal address

Coordinates

Latitude: 51.896 / 51°53'45"N

Longitude: -0.4139 / 0°24'49"W

UTM Reference: 30U 677937 5752629

OS Easting: 509237

OS Northing: 223123

OS Grid: TL092231

Location Encoding

Mapcode Local: GBR TT3.KV

Mapcode Global: VHFRF.SL2X

Open Location Code: 9C3XVHWP+9F

Maidenhead Locator System: IO91tv05

Demographics

Urban/Rural Indicator: C1

urban city or town
a town or city, surrounded by populated countryside

ONS Population Classification: 4b3

Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities
Established Multi- Ethnic Communities
Inner Suburb Ethnic Group Mix

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD): 16886 / 32844

6th decile
slightly less deprived

Demographics are based on the LSOA containing this postcode and not necessarily this postcode alone

Sun and Moon Times for LU2 7JU on Friday 5 June 2026

Nautical twilight begins (First light)	02:46
Civil twilight begins (Dawn)	03:58
Sunrise	04:45
Transit (sun is at its highest)	13:00
Sunset	21:15
Civil twilight ends (Dusk)	22:02
Nautical twilight ends (Nightfall)	23:14

Hours of daylight today	04:15 to 21:45
Hours of darkness tonight (lighting-up time)	21:45 to 04:14
Moon Phase	Waning Gibbous
Moon Sets	08:10
Moon Rises	23:57

For a full sun and moon calendar for LU2 7JU, go to The Time and Place

Residential Property Sales in LU2 7JU

Date	Address	Property Type	Tenure	Price
28 January 2022	141 Wardown Crescent, Luton LU2 7JU	Semi-detached	Freehold	£353,000
28 September 2021	127 Wardown Crescent, Luton LU2 7JU	Semi-detached	Freehold	£375,000
4 November 2020	117 Wardown Crescent, Luton LU2 7JU	Semi-detached	Freehold	£335,000
3 May 2019	113 Wardown Crescent, Luton LU2 7JU	Semi-detached	Freehold	£355,000
1 December 2017	137 Wardown Crescent, Luton LU2 7JU	Semi-detached	Freehold	£260,000
25 May 2017	125 Wardown Crescent, Luton LU2 7JU	Semi-detached	Freehold	£270,000
25 April 2014	150 Wardown Crescent, Luton LU2 7JU	Semi-detached	Freehold	£195,000
21 February 2014	121 Wardown Crescent, Luton LU2 7JU	Semi-detached	Freehold	£206,000
21 February 2014	152 Wardown Crescent, Luton LU2 7JU	Semi-detached	Freehold	£228,000
29 November 2013	127 Wardown Crescent, Luton LU2 7JU	Semi-detached	Freehold	£180,000
3 June 2013	143 Wardown Crescent, Luton LU2 7JU	Semi-detached	Freehold	£217,500
31 October 2012	156 Wardown Crescent, Luton LU2 7JU	Semi-detached	Freehold	£207,500
9 July 2010	147 Wardown Crescent, Luton LU2 7JU	Semi-detached	Freehold	£245,000
26 February 2010	143 Wardown Crescent, Luton LU2 7JU	Semi-detached	Freehold	£196,500
18 December 2009	142 Wardown Crescent, Luton LU2 7JU	Semi-detached	Freehold	£221,250
18 January 2008	140 Wardown Crescent, Luton LU2 7JU	Semi-detached	Freehold	£207,500
26 October 2007	156 Wardown Crescent, Luton LU2 7JU	Semi-detached	Freehold	£212,500
10 August 2007	145 Wardown Crescent, Luton LU2 7JU	Semi-detached	Freehold	£244,995
15 December 2006	131 Wardown Crescent, Luton LU2 7JU	Semi-detached	Freehold	£209,000
17 March 2006	119 Wardown Crescent, Luton LU2 7JU	Semi-detached	Freehold	£240,000
27 May 2005	121 Wardown Crescent, Luton LU2 7JU	Semi-detached	Freehold	£180,000
30 March 2005	156 Wardown Crescent, Luton LU2 7JU	Semi-detached	Freehold	£170,000
24 September 2004	138 Wardown Crescent, Luton LU2 7JU	Semi-detached	Freehold	£229,995
21 May 2004	117 Wardown Crescent, Luton LU2 7JU	Semi-detached	Freehold	£172,000
23 April 2004	115 Wardown Crescent, Luton LU2 7JU	Semi-detached	Freehold	£183,500
20 April 2004	156 Wardown Crescent, Luton LU2 7JU	Semi-detached	Freehold	£150,100
29 January 2004	121 Wardown Crescent, Luton LU2 7JU	Semi-detached	Freehold	£160,000
30 July 2003	139 Wardown Crescent, Luton LU2 7JU	Semi-detached	Freehold	£150,000
5 October 2001	145 Wardown Crescent, Luton LU2 7JU	Semi-detached	Freehold	£129,995
23 February 2001	156 Wardown Crescent, Luton LU2 7JU	Semi-detached	Freehold	£115,000
22 September 2000	138 Wardown Crescent, Luton LU2 7JU	Semi-detached	Freehold	£129,995
3 December 1999	131 Wardown Crescent, Luton LU2 7JU	Semi-detached	Freehold	£94,000
20 August 1999	146 Wardown Crescent, Luton LU2 7JU	Semi-detached	Freehold	£107,156
18 December 1998	156 Wardown Crescent, Luton LU2 7JU	Semi-detached	Freehold	£68,000
12 June 1998	131 Wardown Crescent, Luton LU2 7JU	Semi-detached	Freehold	£74,000
12 November 1996	145 Wardown Crescent, Luton LU2 7JU	Semi-detached	Freehold	£60,000
7 May 1996	133 Wardown Crescent, Luton LU2 7JU	Semi-detached	Freehold	£54,500
24 November 1995	152 Wardown Crescent, Luton LU2 7JU	Semi-detached	Freehold	£48,000

Key to property sale icons:

	First sale of newbuild property. This includes new properties created from existing properties, such as residential conversions of commercial or agricultural property, or subdivision of a larger residential property.
	Subsequent sale of existing property.
	Standard sale at market value to private individual.
	Additional (non-standard) sale. This includes repossessions, buy-to-lets and transfers of property sold to non-private individuals.

Elected Representatives for LU2 7JU

United Kingdom Parliament

Constituency

Luton South and South Bedfordshire

MP

Rachel Hopkins Labour

Luton Borough Council

Unitary Authority ward (UTW)

High Town

Councillors

Umme Ali Labour

James Taylor Labour

Elected representative data is updated approximately monthly, so may not include recent by-elections or vacancies.

Government Statistical Services (GSS) data for LU2 7JU

Code	Name	Data Type	Data Theme	Active Since	Data Owner
E00079573		Output Areas	Statistical Building Block	1 January 2009	ONS
E01015740	Luton 012A	Lower layer Super Output Areas	Statistical Building Block	1 February 2004	ONS
E02003269	Luton 012	Middle layer Super Output Areas	Statistical Building Block	1 August 2004	ONS
E05014743	High Town	Electoral Wards/Divisions	Administrative/Electoral	4 May 2023	DLUHC
E06000032	Luton	Unitary Authorities	Administrative	1 January 2009	DLUHC
E12000006	East of England	Regions	Administrative	1 January 2009	DLUHC
E14001346	Luton South and South Bedfordshire	Westminster Parliamentary Constituencies	Electoral	4 July 2024	LGBC
E23000026	Bedfordshire	Police Force Areas	Other	1 January 2009	Home Office
E30000237	Luton	Travel to Work Areas	Other	31 July 2015	ONS
E33025296		Workplace Zones	Census	31 December 2011	ONS
E37000057	South East Midlands	Local Enterprise Partnerships	Other	1 April 2020	BEIS
E38000249	NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes ICB - M1J4Y	Sub Integrated Care Board Locations	Health	1 July 2022	ODS
E40000007	East of England	NHS England Regions	Health	1 April 2019	ODS
E43000027	Luton, unparished area	Non-Civil Parished Areas	Census	31 December 2011	ONS
E54000024	NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board	Integrated Care Boards	Health	1 July 2022	ODS
E56000035	East of England	Cancer Alliances	Health	1 April 2024	NHS England
E63011256	Luton	Built Up Areas	Census	17 April 2024	OS
E65000001	England Non-National Park Area	England Non-National Park Area	Census	27 February 2023	ONS
E92000001	England	Country	Administrative	1 January 2009	ONS

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