Runfold, Luton
Runfold is a suburb of Luton in the north of the town, centred on Birdsfoot Lane. It is roughly bounded by Grasmere Road to the north, the River Lea, Grosvenor Road, Runfold Avenue and Catsbrook Road to the south, Icknield Way to the west, and the A6, Enderby Road, and Birdsfoot Lane to the east.[1]
Runfold | |
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![]() ![]() Runfold Location within Bedfordshire | |
Population | Within Icknield and Limbury wards |
OS grid reference | TL 07776 24989 |
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Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | LUTON |
Postcode district | LU3 |
Dialling code | 01582 |
Police | Bedfordshire |
Fire | Bedfordshire and Luton |
Ambulance | East of England |
UK Parliament | |
Local area
At the centre of Runfold on Birdsfoot Lane there is a parade of shops at the junction with Laburnum Grove. Included are a newsagent, co-op, hairdresser, pharmacist, hospice shop, dentist, bakery, off-licence, and a laundrette.[2] There is also a small shopping area in the south of the area, also on Birdsfoot Lane, near the junction with Dewsbury Road.[2] There is a local pub on Icknield Way called The Jolly Milliner (originally The Boater).[3] Icknield Primary School and Icknield High School are also in the area.[4]
Politics
Runfold is part of the Limbury and Icknield wards.
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