Wigmore is a largely residential ward on the northern edge of Luton, enjoying a suburban feel with easy access to the town centre and the transport corridors that run through the north of the town. It sits close to neighbourhoods such as Leagrave and benefits from links to the M1, making it convenient for commuters and for people working at nearby hubs like Luton Airport.
The area has its roots in former farmland that was built up in the mid-20th century, so housing is a mix of council-era estates and later private developments. Local life revolves around schools, shops, parks and community groups; the ward has a diverse population and has seen pockets of investment and regeneration aimed at improving housing and public spaces in recent years.
Postcode districts covering Wigmore
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 22.9 miles36.8 km
- Milton Keynes 19.1 miles30.8 km
- Luton 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Harrow 20.3 miles32.7 km
- High Wycombe 24 miles38.7 km
- Watford 15.8 miles25.4 km
- Bedford 17.7 miles28.5 km
- Harlow 22.1 miles35.5 km
- Stevenage 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Hemel Hempstead 10.2 miles16.5 km
- St. Albans 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Aylesbury 19.3 miles31.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Vauxhall Ward 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Round Green Ward 1.2 miles2 km
- Stopsley Ward 1.3 miles2 km
- High Town Ward 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Breachwood Green Built-up area 1.8 miles3 km
- Central Ward 1.9 miles3 km
- King's Walden Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- South Ward 2.1 miles3.5 km
- Biscot Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Hyde Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Barnfield Ward 2.5 miles4 km
- Offley Parish 2.8 miles4.4 km
Example postcodes in Wigmore
LU2 9RN, LU2 8SY, LU2 9TW, LU2 8RL, LU2 9RQ, LU2 9PD, LU2 9SA, LU2 8UH, LU2 8RS … See all
Transport links
- Luton Airport 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Stansted Airport 25.9 miles41.7 km
- Luton Airport Parkway Railway Station 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Luton Railway Station 1.8 miles2.9 km
Hotels in Wigmore Ad
- Courtyard by Marriott Luton Airport 4
- Holiday Inn Express London Luton Airport 3
- Holiday Inn London - Luton Airport 3
- Ibis London Luton Airport 3
Schools in Wigmore
- Wigmore Primary Primary
Local points of interest
- Putteridge Bury Estate 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Kenilworth Road Stadium 2.5 miles4 km
- Luton Hoo Estate 2.8 miles4.5 km
- British School Museum Museum 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Beechwood House Estate 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Broadhall Way Stadium 7.7 miles12.3 km
- Toddington library Library 8 miles12.9 km
- Brocket Hall Estate 8.5 miles13.6 km
- Silsoe College - Cranfield University College 8.5 miles13.6 km
- Wrest House Estate 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Flitwick Moor Nature reserve 9.1 miles14.7 km
- Oaklands College College 9.8 miles15.8 km