The postcode LU5 6LQ is located in Central Bedfordshire It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. LU5 6LQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
LU5 6LQ is one of the least deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 7.8 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 6LQ as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Ageing rural flat tenants.
The closest road name to LU5 6LQ is Church Road which is centered 194 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Churchills and is 170 m away. The closest railway station is Harlington (Beds) Rail Station, 514 m away.
The closest primary school to LU5 6LQ (for ages 11 and under) is Whitefield Primary Academy.
The local pub for residents of LU5 6LQ is The Bell and is 2.19 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 3.78 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on August 12, 2021.
33.3% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for LU5 6LQ is covered by the Bedfordshire police force association and Bedfordshire is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to LU5 6LQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to LU5 6LQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode LU5 6LQ
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from LU5 6LQ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harlington Upper School | Academy | 13-18 | Good (March 15, 2018) | 406 m |
| Harlington Lower School | Academy | 4-9 | 430 m | |
| Westoning Lower School | Academy | 2-9 | 2.19 km | |
| Sundon Lower School | Academy | 3-9 | Good (October 30, 2018) | 2.81 km |
| Parkfields Middle School | Academy | 9-13 | 3.43 km | |
| Toddington St George Church of England School | Academy | 3-9 | 3.7 km | |
| Chalton Lower School | Maintained school | 4-9 | Good (June 7, 2018) | 4.03 km |
| Flitwick Lower School | Maintained school | 2-9 | Good (November 2, 2017) | 4.19 km |
| Pulloxhill Lower School | Academy | 2-9 | Outstanding (September 12, 2013) | 4.31 km |
| Kingsmoor Lower School | Maintained school | 2-9 | Good (February 6, 2020) | 4.55 km |
| Templefield Lower School | Maintained school | 2-9 | Good (May 25, 2017) | 4.6 km |
| Greenfield CofE VC Lower School | Academy | 2-9 | 4.61 km | |
| Woodland Middle School Academy | Academy | 9-13 | Good (May 18, 2017) | 4.64 km |
| Arnold Academy | Academy | 9-13 | Good (July 12, 2017) | 4.7 km |
| Ramsey Manor Lower School | Academy | 5-9 | 4.71 km | |
| Orchard School & Nursery | Independent school | 0-9 | 4.8 km | |
| Whitefield Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 5.08 km | |
| Parklea Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 31, 2018) | 5.08 km |
| Lealands High School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (March 16, 2017) | 5.13 km |
| Lea Manor High School Performing Arts College | Maintained school | 11-16 | Special Measures (July 1, 2021) | 5.43 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from LU5 6LQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| B W Deacon | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 14, 2021 | 2.14 km | |
| The Bell | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 19, 2021 | 2.19 km | |
| Westoning Lower School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 20, 2021 | 2.19 km | |
| Westoning Recreation Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 8, 2021 | 2.34 km | |
| Flitvale Garden Centre Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 10, 2018 | 3.07 km | |
| Flitwick Cricket Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 18, 2022 | 3.07 km | |
| Merry Poppets Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 21, 2021 | 3.07 km | |
| Priestley's Farm Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 3, 2020 | 3.38 km | |
| Maggies Munchies | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement April 29, 2021 | 3.51 km | |
| The Blessed Seed Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 26, 2021 | 3.51 km | |
| A Plant Prescription | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 17, 2022 | 3.78 km | |
| Mill House Coffee Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 10, 2022 | 3.78 km | |
| Wok n Go Oriental Takeaway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 12, 2021 | 3.78 km | |
| Flitwick Manor Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 12, 2022 | 3.88 km | |
| Mayflower | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 15, 2019 | 3.92 km | |
| Spice | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement January 20, 2022 | 3.92 km | |
| Little Squirts Pre-School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 28, 2021 | 3.95 km | |
| Barton Bowls Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 18, 2021 | 4.08 km | |
| Barton Rovers Football Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 18, 2021 | 4.08 km | |
| Meedou | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 3, 2021 | 4.08 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to LU5 6LQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Churchills | 170 m | |
| Churchills | 181 m | |
| Memorial | 245 m | |
| Memorial | 274 m | |
| Memorial | 279 m | |
| Toddington | 3.43 km | |
| Harlington (Beds) Rail Station | 514 m | |
| Flitwick Rail Station | 4.49 km | |
| Flitwick Rail Station | 4.54 km | |
| London Luton Airport | 12.08 km | |
| Cambridge Airport | 52.89 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to LU5 6LQ - Data from Dec 2021
| Horsehill Spinney | 719 m | |
| Harlington Spinney | 1.08 km | |
| The Belt | 1.8 km | |
| Longpollins Spinney | 2.11 km | |
| Sharpenhoe Grove | 2.21 km | |
| Portobello Wood | 2.38 km | |
| The Firs | 2.44 km | |
| Hipsey Spinney | 2.46 km | |
| Fernhill Wood | 2.68 km | |
| Woodcock Wood | 2.69 km | |
| Holt Wood | 2.82 km | |
| Longlane Spinneys | 2.96 km | |
| Rangley's Spinney | 3.02 km | |
| Chalton Spinney | 3.02 km | |
| Meadhook Wood | 3.07 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for LU5 6LQ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 66.7% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 33.3% | 33.3% |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 51.96313000 |
| Longitude | -0.48866700 |
| OS Easting | 503936 |
| OS Northing | 0230484 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Bedfordshire |
| 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 |
| International Territorial Level Code | E06000056 |
| Travel To Work Area | Luton |
| 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 |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Rural residents Group: Rural tenants Subgroup: Ageing rural flat tenants |
| 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 017C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1B3 |