Wigmore, Luton
For other locations called Wigmore see Wigmore.
Coordinates: 51°53′28″N 0°22′01″W / 51.891°N 0.367°W| Wigmore | |
  Wigmore Wigmore shown within Bedfordshire | |
| Population | 11,681 |
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| OS grid reference | TL123226 |
| Unitary authority | Luton |
| Ceremonial county | Bedfordshire |
| Region | East |
| 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 |
| EU Parliament | East of England |
| UK Parliament | Luton South |
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Wigmore is a relatively new estate situated on the outskirts of Luton near to Luton Airport. Although it had a few residential houses in the 60s, extensive development only began in the 1970s and now it has a population of several thousand. The estate has proven to be popular and the local amenities have grown to keep pace with the needs of the community.
Nearby are many neighbouring Hertfordshire villages such as Ley Green, Tea Green and Cockernhoe with country pubs.
The southernmost part of Wigmore is closest to the airport, and there was originally talk of having to demolish some homes here in order to allow for the expansion of the runways. However, this seems unlikely now as the most popular plan at present is to build another runway to the south of the existing one. Some homes to the south of Wigmore may experience occasional aircraft noise, but as it is not on the flightpath, this only tends to be taxiing noise and so is not as intrusive as it is for people in the village of Breachwood Green.
Wigmore also houses Luton's Asda supermarket. This is . However, this has recently been extended with the internal layout of the shop altered causing confusion and with some residents opting for the nearby Iceland store.
A small number of shops can be found on Wigmore Lane including, a mini Co-op store, Co-op funeral care, Peaches and Cream beauty parlour, Laundrette, newsagents and a male and female barbers.
Also many corner shops, convenience stores and off licences can be found around the Wigmore area.
In the Wigmore area there are several Public Houses, The Wigmore Arms in Wigmore Place and The Wyvern on Eaton Green Road.
Politics
Wigmore is represented by Cllr Peter Chapman (Liberal Democrats), Cllr Diane Moles (Liberal Democrats) and Cllr Alan Skepelhorn (Liberal Democrats). The ward forms part of the parliamentary constituency of Luton South, and the MP is Gavin Shuker (Labour). Wigmore is situated within the East of England (European Parliament constituency).
Local Newspapers
Two weekly newspapers are delivered free to all the houses in Wigmore. However they are not specific to Wigmore. They are:
- Luton & Dunstable Express- Delivered every Wednesday
- Herald and Post - Delivered every Thursday
Local Attractions
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 | Abbey/Priory/Cathedral |
 | Accessible open space |
 | Amusement/Theme Park |
 | Castle |
 | Country Park |
 | English Heritage |
 | Forestry Commission |
 | Heritage railway |
 | Historic House |
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 | National Trust |
 | Theatre |
 | Zoo |
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