LU4 9UL postcode in Central Bedfordshire, England
LU4 9UL is a postcode in Central Bedfordshire, in the Toddington ward. It is in the Mid Bedfordshire parliamentary constituency and the Bedfordshire police force area, and has been in use since January 1980.
Where LU4 9UL is, and what is near it
- LU4 9UL
- Other postcodes in LU4 9: press one for its page
- 4 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 3 GP practices
- 6 bus stops
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Names in italics are council wards: we hold no town or village names here. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 51.9289, longitude -0.5015)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; schools: Department for Education; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; roads, rivers and built-up areas: Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2026; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after LU4 9UL?
- Central BedfordshireCouncil, for all local services Central Bedfordshire: bins, council tax, planning
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around LU4 9UL Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- BedfordshirePolice force area
- Mid BedfordshireParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Blake Stephenson (Conservative), as Parliament lists them. Contact Blake Stephenson
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at LU4 9UL?
89% of the homes and businesses at LU4 9UL can get superfast broadband (30 Mbit/s or more) from a line, and none gigabit, Ofcom says.
Central Bedfordshire: 87%
Central Bedfordshire: 98%
The line marks the figure across Central Bedfordshire.
Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at LU4 9UL?
BinDayBuddy reads bin days from councils' own collection systems. It may have the days for LU4 9UL.
Check the bin days for LU4 9UL on BinDayBuddySource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Is LU4 9UL at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
The Environment Agency's list of postcodes with a home or business in an area at risk of flooding from rivers or the sea does not include LU4 9UL.
Rivers and the sea only, for the land around buildings, not each building. GOV.UK's checker answers for one address, surface water included.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (postcodes in areas at risk), published 6 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
From surface water, across Central Bedfordshire
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for LU4 9UL: 6,186 properties in Central Bedfordshire are at high risk (3.9% of all its properties). All the figures for Central Bedfordshire
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water, properties at risk by local authority, version 2025-09, listed 18 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Flood warnings
The centre of LU4 9UL is not in any of the Environment Agency's flood warning or alert areas. Part of the postcode may still be, so check your own address when you sign up.
Sign up for flood warnings, free, on GOV.UK Check flood risk at another postcodeSource: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near LU4 9UL?
Homes in LU4 9 sold for a typical £317,750 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 104 sales, down 0.7% on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- Detached £410,000 19 sales
- Semi-detached £325,000 49 sales
- Terraced £288,750 26 sales
- Flat or maisonette £120,500 10 sales
Each bar is that kind's typical price, against the most expensive kind here.
Across the whole LU4 district: a typical £315,000 from 273 sales.
How we work this out: house prices by postcodeSource: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Homes sold in LU4 9UL
HM Land Registry records 2 standard sales of homes in LU4 9UL from January 2024 to August 2026, the latest on 19 December 2024. Each sale below opens Land Registry's own record of it.
Sales at market value to a private buyer; the latest months are not complete. Own or live in a home listed here and would rather it were not? Ask us to take it off.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
What council tax band are homes near LU4 9UL?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 880 homes in the neighbourhood around LU4 9UL. The largest share of them, 22%, are in council tax band C. More were built from 1983 to 1999 than in any other period (29%). A home's own band is set for that home: check it on GOV.UK.
Council tax bands, and a year's council tax
Band D in Central Bedfordshire for 2026‑27: £2,516. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £1,677 (band A) to £5,032 (band H); band C, the most common, is £2,237.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | about 40 (5%) | £1,677 |
| Band B | about 80 (9%) | £1,957 |
| Band C | about 190 (22%) | £2,237 |
| Band D | about 180 (20%) | £2,516 |
| Band E | about 160 (18%) | £3,075 |
| Band F | about 100 (11%) | £3,634 |
| Band G | about 120 (14%) | £4,194 |
| Band H | about 10 (1%) | £5,032 |
When the homes were built
- 16% Before 1900
- 2% 1900 to 1918
- 8% 1919 to 1939
- 15% 1945 to 1964
- 15% 1965 to 1982
- 29% 1983 to 1999
- 5% 2000 to 2009
- 3% 2010 to 2019
- 7% 2020 or later
Averages for Central Bedfordshire before discounts, not any one home's bill.
Council tax: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10, published 25 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Counts for the neighbourhood the centre of LU4 9UL is in (ONS area E01017620), rounded by the VOA.
Check one home's band on GOV.UKSource: Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties, at 31 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which schools are near LU4 9UL?
The nearest open schools to LU4 9UL, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment.
Primary
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Each school opens its own record there. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to LU4 9UL?
The nearest railway station to the centre of LU4 9UL is Harlington (Beds) Rail Station, 3.7 km away in a straight line.
- Harlington (Beds) Rail Station Railway station 3.7 kmCycle
- Leagrave Rail Station Railway station 4.0 kmCycle
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
6 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Manor Farm, 68 m away.
More stations near LU4 9UL, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near LU4 9UL?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of LU4 9UL, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from. In England, each opens its page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects and rates it.
- Sundon Medical Centre Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report February 2017, over 3 years old · Phone 01582 571130 2.7 kmCycle
- Toddington Medical Centre Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report October 2021, over 3 years old · Phone 01525 872222 2.7 kmCycle
- Houghton Regis Medical Centre Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report April 2026 · Phone 01582 866161 2.8 kmCycle
Source: NHS England, Organisation Data Service (GP practices), read 17 October 2026; ratings: Care Quality Commission, 1 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near LU4 9UL?
The nearest charging points to the centre of LU4 9UL, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- Gridserve Charging point · 1 charger · Type 2, CCS, CHAdeMO · up to 60 kW 2.0 kmCycle
- Gridserve Charging point · 2 chargers · Type 2, CCS, CHAdeMO · up to 50 kW 2.1 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near LU4 9UL?
The nearest to the centre of LU4 9UL, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- Sundon Dental Practice - Luton Phone 01582 571074 2.6 kmCycle
- Houghton Regis Clinic Phone 0333 207 4002 2.9 kmCycle
- The Implant and Cosmetic Smiles Clinic Phone 01582 518100 2.9 kmCycle
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which hospitals are nearest to LU4 9UL?
The nearest NHS and private hospitals and clinics in England, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating. One in Wales or Scotland may be nearer.
- Luton and Dunstable Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report January 2026 4.3 kmCycle
- Chaul End Community Centre Health Suite 5.1 kmDrive
Not every hospital has an accident and emergency department. In an emergency, call 999.
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which care homes are near LU4 9UL?
The nearest care homes to the centre of LU4 9UL, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- Sharnbrook Care Home Limited Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report February 2019, over 3 years old · Phone 01582 866708 2.7 kmCycle
- Redwood Reablement Unit Phone 0300 300 8603 3.0 kmCycle
- Rosalyn House Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report September 2022, over 3 years old · Phone 01582 896600 3.0 kmCycle
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near LU4 9UL?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of LU4 9UL, in a straight line. Those in England show the opening hours they gave the NHS (list published July 2026) and open their page on the NHS website. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Rowlands Pharmacy, 152 Sundon Park Road Mon to Fri 9am to 1pm, 1:20pm to 6pm; Sat 9am to 12pm; Sun closed · Phone 01582 571148 2.7 kmCycle
- Tuda Pharmacy Mon to Fri 9am to 1pm, 2pm to 6pm; Sat 9am to 1pm; Sun closed · Phone 01525 872093 2.7 kmCycle
- Wheatfield Pharmacy Mon to Fri 8:30am to 12:30pm, 1:30pm to 9pm; Sat 12pm to 9pm; Sun 10am to 4pm · Phone 01582 477092 2.7 kmCycle
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority (phone numbers: NHS Organisation Data Service), Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near LU4 9UL?
The nearest vets to the centre of LU4 9UL on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Noah's Ark 5.1 kmDrive
- Biscot Mill Veterinary Centre 6.0 kmDrive
- Vets4Pets 8.0 kmDrive
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Is LU4 9UL in a conservation area?
The centre of LU4 9UL is in one area with planning rules of its own, as planning.data.gov.uk holds them:
Work on a home here, and on its trees, may need permission that it would not need elsewhere. The council's planning team has the rules for one address. Not every council has sent all its data.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk, asked at the postcode's centre point. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
How much crime is there near LU4 9UL?
Police.uk records 31 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of LU4 9UL in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Also: possession of weapons 1.
Police.uk places each report at a nearby point, so this is an area, not a street.
Your local policing team on Police.uk How we work this out: crime by postcode, with the last 12 monthsSource: data.police.uk, from its download of 30 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
The official record for LU4 9UL
- Ward
- Toddington
- Parish
- Chalton
- Region
- East of England
- Country
- England
- Rural or urban
- Smaller rural, nearer to a major town or city
- In use since
- January 1980
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
Where to check what we do not hold
- Food hygiene ratings: Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency
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