Where is LU1?
LU1 spans the counties of Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire. It contains the town of Luton, as well as Caddington, Farley Hill, Aley Green, Park Town, and Slip End. LU1 is 15km north-west of the city of St Albans. LU1 is a postcode district, also known as an outcode or outbound code.
LU1 on a map
The below map shows where LU1 is, and the boundary of the LU1 postcode district:
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What county is LU1 in?
LU1 lies within the counties of Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire. The below table and chart shows the split by area:
| County | % Area |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire | 92% |
| Hertfordshire | 8% |
Which cities, towns and villages are in LU1?
| Luton | Town |
| Caddington | Village |
| Farley Hill | Suburb |
| Aley Green | Village |
| Park Town | Suburb |
| Slip End | Village |
| New Town | Suburb |
| New Mill End | Hamlet |
| Chaul End | Hamlet |
| Pepperstock | Village |
| Farleygreen | Suburb |
| Woodside | Village |
| West Hyde | Hamlet |
What are the nearest towns to LU1?
Position of LU1 relative to nearby towns. Distance is measured from the centre of LU1 to the centre of the town.
What are the nearest cities to LU1?
Position of LU1 relative to nearby cities. Distance is measured from the centre of LU1 to the centre of the city.
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