Ramridge End, Luton
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| Ramridge End | |
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  Ramridge End Location within Bedfordshire | |
| Population | Within Wigmore and Round Green wards |
| OS grid reference | TL 11053 23042 |
| Unitary authority | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | LUTON |
| Postcode district | LU2 |
| Dialling code | 01582 |
| Police | Bedfordshire |
| Fire | Bedfordshire and Luton |
| Ambulance | East of England |
| UK Parliament | |
Ramridge End is a small suburb in the east of Luton. The area is roughly bounded by Brays Road to the north, Someries Hill to the south, Ashcroft Road to the west, and Wigmore Lane to the east.
History[]
The area is a former hamlet before being engulfed by Luton. Much of the land in the area was part of Ramridge End Farm, which was owned by a William Barber in the 19th century.[1]
Local area[]
The local area is mainly residential, although Someries Infant and Junior Schools are in the area. There are also allotments on Wigmore Lane, and a post office and shop at the corner of Wigmore Lane and Croft Road.
Politics[]
Ramridge End is on the border of the Round Green and Wigmore wards.
The wards form part of the parliamentary constituency of Luton South and the MP is Rachel Hopkins (Labour).
Local attractions[]
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Castle |
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English Heritage |
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Heritage railway |
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National Trust |
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Local newspapers[]
Two weekly newspapers cover Ramridge End, although they are not specific to the area.
They are the:
References[]
- Local History Book - The Story of Round Green by Barbara M. Benson
- Areas of Luton