Postcode LU5 6LN (Central Bedfordshire)

Map showing LU5 6LN and nearby postcodes

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

LU5 6LN 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 6LN as Suburbanites > Suburban achievers > Detached retirement living.

The closest road name to LU5 6LN is Bury Close which is centered 250 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Strafford Close and is 463 m away. The closest railway station is Harlington (Beds) Rail Station, 666 m away.

The closest primary school to LU5 6LN (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 6LN is The Bell and is 2.74 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on August 19, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from Wok n Go Oriental Takeaway and is 3.87 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on August 12, 2021.

100% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.

Policing for LU5 6LN 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 6LN and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

Bury Close 250 m
Sundon Road 317 m
Park Leys 464 m
B530 8.22 km
A4146 12.73 km
A600 13.63 km
A507 13.96 km
A505 18.86 km
M40 49.23 km
A46 82.92 km
M1 88.45 km
A41 99.57 km
A40 149.74 km
A5 154.99 km
A1(M) 163.51 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode LU5 6LN

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 6LN - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Harlington Lower School 902 m
Harlington Upper School Good
(March 15, 2018)
966 m
Sundon Lower School Good
(October 30, 2018)
2.27 km
Westoning Lower School 2.74 km
Parkfields Middle School 3.31 km
Chalton Lower School Good
(June 7, 2018)
3.5 km
Toddington St George Church of England School 3.55 km
Parklea Primary School Good
(January 31, 2018)
4.53 km
Whitefield Primary Academy 4.55 km
Lealands High School Good
(March 16, 2017)
4.57 km
Arnold Academy Good
(July 12, 2017)
4.68 km
Ramsey Manor Lower School 4.74 km
Pulloxhill Lower School Outstanding
(September 12, 2013)
4.75 km
Flitwick Lower School Good
(November 2, 2017)
4.75 km
Orchard School & Nursery 4.89 km
Lea Manor High School Performing Arts College Special Measures
(July 1, 2021)
4.92 km
Thornhill Primary School Good
(November 27, 2019)
4.92 km
The Chiltern School Good
(October 11, 2017)
5.1 km
Houghton Regis Academy Special Measures
(January 24, 2019)
5.1 km
Kingsmoor Lower School Good
(February 6, 2020)
5.11 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
B W Deacon Retailers - other 5
Very Good
June 14, 2021
2.69 km
The Bell Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
August 19, 2021
2.74 km
Westoning Lower School School/college/university 4
Good
October 20, 2021
2.74 km
Westoning Recreation Club Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
November 8, 2021
2.9 km
Flitvale Garden Centre Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 10, 2018
3.62 km
Flitwick Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
January 18, 2022
3.62 km
Merry Poppets Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
January 21, 2021
3.62 km
Maggies Munchies Mobile caterer 1
Needs Major Improvement
April 29, 2021
3.7 km
The Blessed Seed Ltd Importers/Exporters 4
Good
October 26, 2021
3.7 km
A Plant Prescription Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 17, 2022
3.87 km
Mill House Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 10, 2022
3.87 km
Wok n Go Oriental Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
August 12, 2021
3.87 km
Priestley's Farm Shop Retailers - other 4
Good
March 3, 2020
3.88 km
Barton Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
November 18, 2021
4.11 km
Barton Rovers Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
November 18, 2021
4.11 km
Meedou Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 3, 2021
4.11 km
Sizzling Dutch Pot Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
4.24 km
The Royal Oak Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
August 10, 2021
4.24 km
Baan Thai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
August 18, 2021
4.28 km
Co-operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 4
Good
September 4, 2018
4.28 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Strafford Close Bus Stop/Station 463 m
Strafford Close Bus Stop/Station 469 m
Memorial Bus Stop/Station 568 m
Memorial Bus Stop/Station 605 m
Memorial Bus Stop/Station 637 m
Toddington Taxi Rank 3.25 km
Harlington (Beds) Rail Station Rail 666 m
London Luton Airport Air 11.62 km
Cambridge Airport Air 53.14 km

Nearby Nature

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

Harlington Spinney Woodland Or Forest 640 m
Horsehill Spinney Woodland Or Forest 1.11 km
The Belt Woodland Or Forest 1.88 km
Hipsey Spinney Woodland Or Forest 1.98 km
The Firs Woodland Or Forest 2.15 km
Woodcock Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.25 km
Fernhill Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.36 km
Longpollins Spinney Woodland Or Forest 2.38 km
Sharpenhoe Grove Woodland Or Forest 2.39 km
Holt Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.4 km
Chalton Spinney Woodland Or Forest 2.57 km
Rangley's Spinney Woodland Or Forest 2.67 km
Portobello Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.83 km
Conger Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.01 km
Longlane Spinneys Woodland Or Forest 3.15 km

Broadband

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

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

Location

Country England
Latitude 51.95813200
Longitude -0.48795200
OS Easting 503995
OS Northing 0229928
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: Suburbanites
Group: Suburban achievers
Subgroup: Detached retirement living
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 E33025610
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Central Bedfordshire 017
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Central Bedfordshire 017B
Output Area / Small Area 6A3