LU2 8JT

a postcode in Luton

Introduced in January 1980

LU2 8JT	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 8JT

Ilford Close - 28 properties, USRN 24000674

Telscombe Way - 1 property, USRN 24001241

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

Coordinates

Latitude: 51.8974 / 51°53'50"N

Longitude: -0.3809 / 0°22'51"W

UTM Reference: 30U 680199 5752873

OS Easting: 511502

OS Northing: 223337

OS Grid: TL115233

Location Encoding

Mapcode Local: GBR TZ7.1C

Mapcode Global: VHFRG.CK0S

Open Location Code: 9C3XVJW9+XJ

Maidenhead Locator System: IO91tv45

Demographics

Urban/Rural Indicator: C1

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

ONS Population Classification: 5b1

Ethnically Diverse Suburb-an Professionals
Suburban Professionals
Families in Multi-Ethnic Terraces

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD): 22906 / 32844

7th decile
somewhat less deprived

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

Sun and Moon Times for LU2 8JT on Tuesday 7 July 2026

Nautical twilight begins (First light)	02:52
Civil twilight begins (Dawn)	04:04
Sunrise	04:51
Transit (sun is at its highest)	13:06
Sunset	21:21
Civil twilight ends (Dusk)	22:08
Nautical twilight ends (Nightfall)	23:20

Hours of daylight today	04:21 to 21:51
Hours of darkness tonight (lighting-up time)	21:51 to 04:22
Moon Phase	Last Quarter
Moon Sets	12:28
Moon Rises	23:06

For a full sun and moon calendar for LU2 8JT, go to The Time and Place

Residential Property Sales in LU2 8JT

Date	Address	Property Type	Tenure	Price
13 September 2022	16 Ilford Close, Luton LU2 8JT	Semi-detached	Freehold	£361,000
12 August 2022	19 Ilford Close, Luton LU2 8JT	Semi-detached	Freehold	£375,000
25 July 2022	17 Ilford Close, Luton LU2 8JT	Semi-detached	Freehold	£340,000
19 October 2018	4 Ilford Close, Luton LU2 8JT	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£220,000
27 November 2017	5 Ilford Close, Luton LU2 8JT	Semi-detached	Freehold	£285,000
10 November 2017	9 Ilford Close, Luton LU2 8JT	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£250,000
31 March 2016	12 Ilford Close, Luton LU2 8JT	Semi-detached	Freehold	£325,000
29 March 2016	13 Ilford Close, Luton LU2 8JT	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£265,500
29 March 2016	25 Ilford Close, Luton LU2 8JT	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£245,000
20 February 2015	15 Ilford Close, Luton LU2 8JT	Semi-detached	Freehold	£205,000
5 July 2013	25 Ilford Close, Luton LU2 8JT	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£190,000
21 September 2012	2 Ilford Close, Luton LU2 8JT	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£198,000
15 May 2012	14 Ilford Close, Luton LU2 8JT	Semi-detached	Freehold	£188,500
1 November 2010	21 Ilford Close, Luton LU2 8JT	Semi-detached	Freehold	£185,000
16 December 2008	15 Ilford Close, Luton LU2 8JT	Semi-detached	Freehold	£164,000
21 March 2006	21 Ilford Close, Luton LU2 8JT	Semi-detached	Freehold	£195,950
4 January 2006	12 Ilford Close, Luton LU2 8JT	Semi-detached	Freehold	£215,000
9 May 2003	15 Ilford Close, Luton LU2 8JT	Semi-detached	Freehold	£142,000
7 January 2003	5 Ilford Close, Luton LU2 8JT	Semi-detached	Freehold	£158,500
4 October 2002	2 Ilford Close, Luton LU2 8JT	Semi-detached	Freehold	£139,995
22 October 2001	25 Ilford Close, Luton LU2 8JT	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£98,000
16 January 2001	14 Ilford Close, Luton LU2 8JT	Semi-detached	Freehold	£105,000
14 April 2000	23 Ilford Close, Luton LU2 8JT	Semi-detached	Freehold	£91,500
8 October 1999	25 Ilford Close, Luton LU2 8JT	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£70,000
2 May 1997	2 Ilford Close, Luton LU2 8JT	Semi-detached	Freehold	£63,500
10 December 1996	25 Ilford Close, Luton LU2 8JT	Terraced (including end-of-terrace)	Freehold	£47,500
3 December 1996	15 Ilford Close, Luton LU2 8JT	Semi-detached	Freehold	£54,000

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 8JT

United Kingdom Parliament

Constituency

Luton South and South Bedfordshire

MP

Rachel Hopkins Labour

Luton Borough Council

Unitary Authority ward (UTW)

Wigmore

Councillors

Alan Skepelhorn Liberal Democrats

Adrees Latif Liberal Democrats

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

Government Statistical Services (GSS) data for LU2 8JT

Code	Name	Data Type	Data Theme	Active Since	Data Owner
E00079929		Output Areas	Statistical Building Block	1 January 2009	ONS
E01015812	Luton 008E	Lower layer Super Output Areas	Statistical Building Block	1 February 2004	ONS
E02003265	Luton 008	Middle layer Super Output Areas	Statistical Building Block	1 August 2004	ONS
E05014754	Wigmore	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
E33025279		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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