The UK Postcode Database

LU2 7QB

a postcode in Luton

Introduced in January 1980
LU2 7QB 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 7QB

The Shires - 32 properties, USRN 24001270

New Bedford Road - 1 property, USRN 24000898

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

Coordinates

Latitude: 51.8859 / 51°53'9"N

Longitude: -0.4203 / 0°25'13"W

UTM Reference: 30U 677531 5751489

OS Easting: 508815

OS Northing: 221989

OS Grid: TL088219

Location Encoding

Mapcode Local: GBR TS3.DS

Mapcode Global: VHFRF.NVNP

Open Location Code: 9C3XVHPH+8V

Maidenhead Locator System: IO91sv92

Demographics

Urban/Rural Indicator: C1

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

ONS Population Classification: 4b2

  • Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities
  • Established Multi- Ethnic Communities
  • European Skilled Workforce

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD): 16399 / 32844

  • 5th decile
  • slightly more deprived

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

Sun and Moon Times for LU2 7QB on Wednesday 8 July 2026

Nautical twilight begins (First light) 02:54
Civil twilight begins (Dawn) 04:06
Sunrise 04:52
Transit (sun is at its highest) 13:06
Sunset 21:20
Civil twilight ends (Dusk) 22:07
Nautical twilight ends (Nightfall) 23:18
Hours of daylight today04:22 to 21:50
Hours of darkness tonight
(lighting-up time)
21:50 to 04:23
Moon Phase Waning Crescent
Moon Sets 13:53
Moon Rises 23:23

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

Residential Property Sales in LU2 7QB

DateAddressProperty TypeTenurePrice
19 April 2024 49 The Shires, Luton LU2 7QB Flat/apartment Leasehold £210,000
28 March 2024 59 The Shires, Luton LU2 7QB Flat/apartment Leasehold £183,000
16 September 2022 66 The Shires, Luton LU2 7QB Flat/apartment Leasehold £200,000
19 August 2022 72 The Shires, Luton LU2 7QB Flat/apartment Leasehold £222,500
19 November 2021 73 The Shires, Luton LU2 7QB Flat/apartment Leasehold £130,000
3 September 2021 61 The Shires, Luton LU2 7QB Flat/apartment Leasehold £162,500
22 September 2020 67 The Shires, Luton LU2 7QB Flat/apartment Leasehold £132,500
20 December 2019 49 The Shires, Luton LU2 7QB Flat/apartment Leasehold £195,000
15 July 2019 57 The Shires, Luton LU2 7QB Flat/apartment Leasehold £152,000
5 July 2019 66 The Shires, Luton LU2 7QB Flat/apartment Leasehold £152,500
26 April 2019 54 The Shires, Luton LU2 7QB Flat/apartment Leasehold £170,000
20 July 2018 55 The Shires, Luton LU2 7QB Flat/apartment Leasehold £162,500
11 May 2017 70 The Shires, Luton LU2 7QB Flat/apartment Leasehold £185,000
9 February 2017 68 The Shires, Luton LU2 7QB Flat/apartment Leasehold £139,950
10 October 2016 64 The Shires, Luton LU2 7QB Flat/apartment Leasehold £191,000
31 March 2016 51 The Shires, Luton LU2 7QB Flat/apartment Leasehold £170,000
23 October 2015 72 The Shires, Luton LU2 7QB Flat/apartment Leasehold £148,250
29 May 2015 59 The Shires, Luton LU2 7QB Flat/apartment Leasehold £150,000
10 October 2014 71 The Shires, Luton LU2 7QB Flat/apartment Leasehold £138,000
15 August 2014 64 The Shires, Luton LU2 7QB Flat/apartment Leasehold £120,000
4 April 2014 56 The Shires, Luton LU2 7QB Flat/apartment Leasehold £135,000
15 May 2013 49 The Shires, Luton LU2 7QB Flat/apartment Leasehold £147,500
22 February 2013 65 The Shires, Luton LU2 7QB Flat/apartment Leasehold £111,000
19 August 2011 71 The Shires, Luton LU2 7QB Flat/apartment Leasehold £120,000
23 March 2011 59 The Shires, Luton LU2 7QB Flat/apartment Leasehold £117,500
11 February 2011 52 The Shires, Luton LU2 7QB Flat/apartment Leasehold £112,000
21 April 2010 54 The Shires, Luton LU2 7QB Flat/apartment Leasehold £126,000
26 February 2008 70 The Shires, Luton LU2 7QB Flat/apartment Leasehold £160,000
15 February 2008 58 The Shires, Luton LU2 7QB Flat/apartment Leasehold £124,995
14 December 2007 66 The Shires, Luton LU2 7QB Flat/apartment Leasehold £150,000
27 April 2007 49 The Shires, Luton LU2 7QB Flat/apartment Leasehold £163,500
12 January 2007 63 The Shires, Luton LU2 7QB Flat/apartment Leasehold £140,000
25 August 2005 70 The Shires, Luton LU2 7QB Flat/apartment Freehold £335,000
19 August 2005 49 The Shires, Luton LU2 7QB Flat/apartment Leasehold £145,000
29 November 2002 53 The Shires, Luton LU2 7QB Flat/apartment Leasehold £120,000
31 May 2002 57 The Shires, Luton LU2 7QB Flat/apartment Leasehold £85,000
25 April 2002 54 The Shires, Luton LU2 7QB Flat/apartment Leasehold £80,000
19 February 2002 74 The Shires, Luton LU2 7QB Flat/apartment Leasehold £75,000
23 February 2001 59 The Shires, Luton LU2 7QB Flat/apartment Leasehold £64,000
16 February 2001 60 The Shires, Luton LU2 7QB Flat/apartment Leasehold £59,500
5 December 2000 69 The Shires, Luton LU2 7QB Flat/apartment Leasehold £60,000
7 November 2000 72 The Shires, Luton LU2 7QB Flat/apartment Leasehold £59,000
12 October 2000 71 The Shires, Luton LU2 7QB Flat/apartment Leasehold £74,995
22 December 1999 62 The Shires, Luton LU2 7QB Flat/apartment Leasehold £55,000
9 July 1999 55 The Shires, Luton LU2 7QB Flat/apartment Leasehold £47,500
18 June 1999 66 The Shires, Luton LU2 7QB Flat/apartment Leasehold £38,500
31 March 1999 75 The Shires, Luton LU2 7QB Flat/apartment Leasehold £44,000
18 March 1999 71 The Shires, Luton LU2 7QB Flat/apartment Leasehold £57,500
8 February 1999 60 The Shires, Luton LU2 7QB Flat/apartment Leasehold £45,000
16 January 1998 70 The Shires, Luton LU2 7QB Flat/apartment Leasehold £40,000
3 November 1997 57 The Shires, Luton LU2 7QB Flat/apartment Leasehold £39,000
17 October 1997 73 The Shires, Luton LU2 7QB Flat/apartment Leasehold £54,000
30 October 1996 66 The Shires, Luton LU2 7QB Flat/apartment Leasehold £38,500
26 May 1995 54 The Shires, Luton LU2 7QB Flat/apartment Leasehold £44,000

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 7QB

United Kingdom Parliament
Constituency

Luton South and South Bedfordshire

MP

Rachel Hopkins Labour

Luton Borough Council
Unitary Authority ward (UTW)

Central

Councillors

Fatima Begum Labour

Mohammed Hanif Labour

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

Government Statistical Services (GSS) data for LU2 7QB

CodeNameData TypeData ThemeActive SinceData Owner
E00079579 Output Areas Statistical Building Block 1 January 2009 ONS
E01015739 Luton 018A Lower layer Super Output Areas Statistical Building Block 1 February 2004 ONS
E02003275 Luton 018 Middle layer Super Output Areas Statistical Building Block 1 August 2004 ONS
E02006937 Luton 022 Middle layer Super Output Areas Statistical Building Block 21 March 2021 ONS
E05014739 Central 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
E33025325 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

All public sector data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v2.0.

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