Towns & cities · East of England
Leagrave
Leagrave — village and electoral ward in Luton, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Leagrave · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Leagrave is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 12,910 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village and electoral ward in Luton, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 51.9030°, -0.4660°.
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Official information
Leagrave is a locality in Bedfordshire, England, known for its residential areas and community amenities. It is part of the Luton borough and features various local services and facilities for residents and visitors.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Leagrave is a former village and now a suburb of Luton, in the ceremonial county of Bedfordshire, England; it lies in the north-west of the town. The current council ward is roughly bounded by Vincent Road, Torquay Drive and High Street to the north, Roman Road and Stoneygate Road to the south, the M1 to the west, and Marsh Road and Leagrave Park to the east.
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Background
History
The first settlement in the area was Waulud's Bank which is a Neolithic D-shaped enclosure in Leagrave Park at the source of the River Lea and is now a protected monument. Waulud's bank consists of a bank and external ditch of around 7 hectares with a turf revetted chalk and gravel bank (built from the excavated ditch material). The ditch itself is about 9 m wide and 2 m deep. Finds at the site have included neolithic Grooved Ware and flint arrow heads. It is a similar site to Durrington Walls and Marden and the site was later re-used in the Iron Age and during the Roman occupation. The Icknield Way, a pre Roman road, passes through Leagrave. Local road names give away its location, 'Roman…
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- Coordinates
- 51.9030, -0.4660
- District
- Luton
- Parish
- Luton, unparished area
- Postcode
- LU4 9LL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Luton North
- Population
- 12,910
- Nearest railway station
- Leagrave — 0.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q986066 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Leagrave (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: StLukeschurchLeagrave.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Leagrave is a town located in the London region with a population of 12,910. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 12,910
- Constituency
- Luton North
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Things to see in Leagrave
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Wardown Park
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Waulud's Bank
Waulud's Bank — archaeological site in Luton, Bedfordshire, England, UK.
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Orbital Trampoline Park
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📷 5Museums · East of England
Wardown Park Museum
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📷 5Natural landmarks · East of England
Rabia Girls' and Boys' School
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📷 5Historic churches · East of England
Al-Jalal Masjid
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Baitul Abraar Jami Masjir
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📷 5Historic churches · East of England
Masjid Bilal
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📷 5Historic churches · East of England
Suffa-tul-islam
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📷 5Historic churches · East of England
Masjid Al Huda
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📷 5Historic churches · East of England
Zakariya Masjid
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📷 5Historic churches · East of England
Masjid-E-Ali (Shia)
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📷 5Historic churches · East of England
Jamia Al-Alkbaria
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📷 5Historic churches · East of England
Luton Central Mosque
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📷 5Historic churches · East of England
Jalalabad Jame Masjid
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Al Falah Community Centre
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📷 5Historic churches · East of England
Masjid Al-Hira (Sunni)
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Faizan-e-Mushkil Kusha
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📷 5Historic churches · East of England
Hockwell Ring Masjid
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📷 5Historic churches · East of England
Masjid Al-Ghurabaa
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📷 5Historic churches · East of England
Bradley Rd Masjid
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📷 5Historic churches · East of England
Masjid Bilal ... (Sunni)
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Al Falah Community Centre
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📷 5Historic churches · East of England
Hockwell Ring Masjid
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📷 5Historic churches · East of England
Masjid Bilal
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📷 5Military museums · East of England
Lea Valley Walk
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📷 5Historic churches · East of England
Masjid Bilal ... (Sunni)
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Where to eat & stay near Leagrave
Places to stay
📷 7Hotels · East of England
Spark by Hilton Luton
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📷 7Hotels · East of England
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📷 5Hostels · East of England
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📷 3Hotels · East of England
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📷 5Hotels · East of England
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 5Restaurants · East of England
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📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Leagrave?
- Leagrave is in London, United Kingdom (postcode LU4 9LL), in the parish of Luton, unparished area.
- What is Leagrave?
- Leagrave — village and electoral ward in Luton, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Leagrave?
- The nearest railway station is Leagrave, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode LU4 9LL.
- Is Leagrave a protected site?
- Yes — Leagrave is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Leagrave free to visit?
- Yes, Leagrave is free to enter.
- How do I get to Leagrave?
- The nearest railway station is Leagrave, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LU4 9LL.