Northwell is an electoral ward in the northern part of the unitary authority of Luton, in Bedfordshire, England. It is primarily residential, made up of a mix of post‑war council housing and later private developments, with local shopping parades, schools and green spaces serving everyday community needs rather than tourist attractions.
The ward reflects Luton's broader multicultural population and has an active community life centred on neighbourhood centres and voluntary groups; it is represented on Luton Borough Council and has been involved in typical urban issues such as housing maintenance, local regeneration and provision of youth and social services. Its history is tied to Luton's 20th‑century suburban expansion, so much of the built environment and street pattern dates from that period.
Postcode districts covering Northwell
Most populated places nearby
- Milton Keynes 15.4 miles24.7 km
- Luton 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Harrow 22.7 miles36.5 km
- High Wycombe 23.5 miles37.8 km
- Watford 17.7 miles28.4 km
- Bedford 15.5 miles24.9 km
- Stevenage 11.1 miles17.9 km
- Hemel Hempstead 11.2 miles18 km
- St. Albans 12.4 miles20 km
- Aylesbury 16.8 miles27 km
- Welwyn Garden City 13.2 miles21.3 km
- Cheshunt 21.9 miles35.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Bramingham Ward 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Sundon Park Ward 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Leagrave Ward 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Saints Ward 1 mile1.6 km
- Barnfield Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Challney Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Luton Built-up area 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Beech Hill Ward 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Biscot Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Sundon Parish 1.9 miles3 km
- Poets Ward 1.9 miles3 km
- Lewsey Ward 1.9 miles3.1 km
Example postcodes in Northwell
LU3 3QA, LU3 3RT, LU3 3QR, LU3 3LY, LU3 2PY, LU3 3SS, LU3 3SN, LU3 2UG, LU3 3TF … See all
Transport links
- Luton Airport 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Stansted Airport 29.3 miles47.1 km
- Leagrave railway station 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Luton Railway Station 2.7 miles4.3 km
Hotels near Northwell Ad
- Courtyard by Marriott Luton Airport 4 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Sadie Best Western Hotel Luton 4 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Holiday Inn London - Luton Airport 3 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Holiday Inn Express London Luton Airport 3 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Hastings House Luton - Inhabit Short Stays 4 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Hampton by Hilton London Luton Airport 3 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Haven Homes - Central Luton Studio Apartments 4 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Thistle Express London Luton 3 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Hilton Garden Inn Luton North, United Kingdom 3 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Eagle Hotel 2.6 miles4.2 km
Schools in Northwell
- The Meads Primary School Primary
- Waulud Primary School Primary
- Whitefield Primary Academy Primary
- Woodlands Secondary School Special
Local points of interest
- Kenilworth Road Stadium 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Putteridge Bury Estate 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Toddington library Library 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Luton Hoo Estate 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Flitwick Moor Nature reserve 6.2 miles10 km
- Silsoe College - Cranfield University College 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Wrest House Estate 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Beechwood House Estate 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Redbourne College College 7.6 miles12.2 km
- British School Museum Museum 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Woburn Abbey Estate 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Broadhall Way Stadium 11.1 miles17.8 km