Postcode LU5 6LB (Central Bedfordshire)

Map showing LU5 6LB and nearby postcodes

The postcode LU5 6LB is located in Central Bedfordshire It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. LU5 6LB is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

LU5 6LB is one of the least deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 8.2 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of LU5 6LB as Urbanites > Urban professionals and families > White professionals.

The closest road name to LU5 6LB is Wentworth Court which is centered 204 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Railway Station and is 133 m away. The closest railway station is Harlington (Beds) Rail Station, 256 m away.

The closest primary school to LU5 6LB (for ages 11 and under) is Parklea Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on January 31, 2018.

The local pub for residents of LU5 6LB is The Bell and is 2.06 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on August 19, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from Mayflower and is 3.81 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on August 15, 2019.

100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Policing for LU5 6LB is covered by the Bedfordshire police force association and Bedfordshire is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to LU5 6LB and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to LU5 6LB, and the approximate distance away.

Wentworth Court 204 m
Manor Close 228 m
Station Road 250 m
Tabor Close 300 m
Oak Close 317 m
Toddington Road 407 m
Wingate Road 423 m
Park Leys 451 m
Westoning Road 598 m
A5120 2.59 km
B530 7.56 km
A4146 12.55 km
A507 14.16 km
A505 19.41 km
M40 48.63 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode LU5 6LB

Introduction January 1980
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from LU5 6LB - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Harlington Lower School 274 m
Harlington Upper School Good
(March 15, 2018)
617 m
Westoning Lower School 2.06 km
Parkfields Middle School 2.96 km
Sundon Lower School Good
(October 30, 2018)
3.11 km
Toddington St George Church of England School 3.24 km
Chalton Lower School Good
(June 7, 2018)
4.04 km
Flitwick Lower School Good
(November 2, 2017)
4.07 km
Templefield Lower School Good
(May 25, 2017)
4.48 km
Woodland Middle School Academy Good
(May 18, 2017)
4.48 km
Kingsmoor Lower School Good
(February 6, 2020)
4.5 km
Pulloxhill Lower School Outstanding
(September 12, 2013)
4.6 km
Greenfield CofE VC Lower School 4.78 km
Arnold Academy Good
(July 12, 2017)
5.26 km
Ramsey Manor Lower School 5.27 km
Eversholt Lower School 5.29 km
Orchard School & Nursery 5.34 km
Parklea Primary School Good
(January 31, 2018)
5.36 km
Lealands High School Good
(March 16, 2017)
5.37 km
Thornhill Primary School Good
(November 27, 2019)
5.39 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from LU5 6LB - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
B W Deacon Retailers - other 5
Very Good
June 14, 2021
1.99 km
The Bell Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
August 19, 2021
2.06 km
Westoning Lower School School/college/university 4
Good
October 20, 2021
2.06 km
Westoning Recreation Club Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
November 8, 2021
2.25 km
Flitvale Garden Centre Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 10, 2018
2.91 km
Flitwick Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
January 18, 2022
2.91 km
Merry Poppets Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
January 21, 2021
2.91 km
Priestley's Farm Shop Retailers - other 4
Good
March 3, 2020
3.02 km
Flitwick Manor Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 12, 2022
3.7 km
Mayflower Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
August 15, 2019
3.81 km
Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 2
Needs Improvement
January 20, 2022
3.81 km
Little Squirts Pre-School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
January 28, 2021
3.81 km
Maggies Munchies Mobile caterer 1
Needs Major Improvement
April 29, 2021
4.02 km
The Blessed Seed Ltd Importers/Exporters 4
Good
October 26, 2021
4.02 km
Flitwick Lower School School/college/university 5
Very Good
September 15, 2021
4.07 km
The Bumble Bee Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
December 9, 2020
4.21 km
The Crown Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
July 6, 2018
4.26 km
Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
February 18, 2021
4.31 km
A Plant Prescription Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 17, 2022
4.33 km
Mill House Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 10, 2022
4.33 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to LU5 6LB - Data from Apr 2022

Railway Station Bus Stop/Station 133 m
Railway Station Bus Stop/Station 136 m
Memorial Bus Stop/Station 303 m
Memorial Bus Stop/Station 316 m
Memorial Bus Stop/Station 359 m
Toddington Taxi Rank 2.99 km
Harlington (Beds) Rail Station Rail 256 m
Flitwick Rail Station Rail 4.38 km
Flitwick Rail Station Rail 4.43 km
London Luton Airport Air 12.51 km
Cambridge Airport Air 53.33 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to LU5 6LB - Data from Dec 2021

Harlington Spinney Woodland Or Forest 1.08 km
Horsehill Spinney Woodland Or Forest 1.2 km
The Belt Woodland Or Forest 1.25 km
Longpollins Spinney Woodland Or Forest 1.55 km
Longlane Spinneys Woodland Or Forest 2.39 km
Hipsey Spinney Woodland Or Forest 2.39 km
Woodcock Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.54 km
Portobello Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.69 km
Sharpenhoe Grove Woodland Or Forest 2.74 km
Moors Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.75 km
Conger Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.76 km
Chalton Spinney Woodland Or Forest 2.88 km
The Firs Woodland Or Forest 2.97 km
Manor Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.13 km
Fernhill Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.2 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for LU5 6LB - Data from Ofcom 2017

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 0%
30-300 Mbps 100%
300+ Mbps 0%

Location

Country England
Latitude 51.96388300
Longitude -0.49686600
OS Easting 503371
OS Northing 0230556
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
31310
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Bedfordshire

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Mid Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward Toddington
Local Authority District Central Bedfordshire
Region / Government Office Region East of England
European Electoral Region Eastern
Local Enterprise Partnership Primary: South East Midlands
Secondary:
Local Learning and Skills Council Bedfordshire and Luton

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E06000056
Travel To Work Area Luton

NHS

NHS England Region East of England
Primary Care Trust
(PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
Bedfordshire
Cancer Alliance East of England - South
Strategic Health Authority
(SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB)
East of England
Sustainability and Transformation
Partnership
Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes
Clinical Comissioning Group
(CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes CCG

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Urbanites
Group: Urban professionals and families
Subgroup: White professionals
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Rural town and fringe
Built-Up Area Harlington BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) England (not covered)
Workplace Zone E33025611
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Central Bedfordshire 017
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Central Bedfordshire 017B
Output Area / Small Area 5A1