Postcode LU5 6NE (Central Bedfordshire)

Map showing LU5 6NE and nearby postcodes

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

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

The closest road name to LU5 6NE is Monmouth Road which is centered 23 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Harlington Upper School and is 96 m away. The closest railway station is Harlington (Beds) Rail Station, 714 m away.

The closest primary school to LU5 6NE (for ages 11 and under) is Whitefield Primary Academy.

The local pub for residents of LU5 6NE is The Bell and is 1.88 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 3.6 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on August 15, 2019.

Residents reported an average download speed of 137.5 Mbps and an average upload speed of 17.9 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.7 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Monmouth Road 23 m
Daubeney Close 43 m
Astrey Close 75 m
Goswell End Road 104 m
Lincoln Way 154 m
Brian Road 173 m
Foster Road 198 m
Churchills 204 m
Wingate Road 255 m
Robinson Crescent 260 m
Barton Road 263 m
Stivers Way 308 m
Church Road 311 m
B530 7.34 km
A600 12.94 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode LU5 6NE

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 6NE - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Harlington Upper School Good
(March 15, 2018)
106 m
Harlington Lower School 388 m
Westoning Lower School 1.88 km
Sundon Lower School Good
(October 30, 2018)
3.11 km
Parkfields Middle School 3.6 km
Flitwick Lower School Good
(November 2, 2017)
3.88 km
Toddington St George Church of England School 3.88 km
Pulloxhill Lower School Outstanding
(September 12, 2013)
4.03 km
Kingsmoor Lower School Good
(February 6, 2020)
4.23 km
Templefield Lower School Good
(May 25, 2017)
4.28 km
Greenfield CofE VC Lower School 4.3 km
Woodland Middle School Academy Good
(May 18, 2017)
4.33 km
Chalton Lower School Good
(June 7, 2018)
4.36 km
Ramsey Manor Lower School 4.66 km
Arnold Academy Good
(July 12, 2017)
4.67 km
Orchard School & Nursery 4.72 km
Whitefield Primary Academy 5.36 km
Parklea Primary School Good
(January 31, 2018)
5.38 km
Lealands High School Good
(March 16, 2017)
5.44 km
Lea Manor High School Performing Arts College Special Measures
(July 1, 2021)
5.71 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
B W Deacon Retailers - other 5
Very Good
June 14, 2021
1.84 km
The Bell Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
August 19, 2021
1.88 km
Westoning Lower School School/college/university 4
Good
October 20, 2021
1.88 km
Westoning Recreation Club Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
November 8, 2021
2.02 km
Flitvale Garden Centre Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 10, 2018
2.76 km
Flitwick Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
January 18, 2022
2.76 km
Merry Poppets Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
January 21, 2021
2.76 km
Priestley's Farm Shop Retailers - other 4
Good
March 3, 2020
3.15 km
Maggies Munchies Mobile caterer 1
Needs Major Improvement
April 29, 2021
3.38 km
The Blessed Seed Ltd Importers/Exporters 4
Good
October 26, 2021
3.38 km
Flitwick Manor Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 12, 2022
3.58 km
Mayflower Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
August 15, 2019
3.6 km
Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 2
Needs Improvement
January 20, 2022
3.6 km
Little Squirts Pre-School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
January 28, 2021
3.63 km
A Plant Prescription Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 17, 2022
3.71 km
Mill House Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 10, 2022
3.71 km
Wok n Go Oriental Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
August 12, 2021
3.71 km
Flitwick Lower School School/college/university 5
Very Good
September 15, 2021
3.88 km
The Crown Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
July 6, 2018
3.96 km
The Bumble Bee Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
December 9, 2020
4.03 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Harlington Upper School Bus Stop/Station 96 m
Harlington Upper School Bus Stop/Station 111 m
Churchills Bus Stop/Station 190 m
Churchills Bus Stop/Station 198 m
Glebe Gardens Bus Stop/Station 432 m
Toddington Taxi Rank 3.62 km
Harlington (Beds) Rail Station Rail 714 m
Flitwick Rail Station Rail 4.17 km
Flitwick Rail Station Rail 4.22 km
London Luton Airport Air 12.31 km
Cambridge Airport Air 52.69 km

Nearby Nature

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

Horsehill Spinney Woodland Or Forest 562 m
Harlington Spinney Woodland Or Forest 1.39 km
The Belt Woodland Or Forest 1.89 km
Longpollins Spinney Woodland Or Forest 2.06 km
Portobello Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.1 km
Sharpenhoe Grove Woodland Or Forest 2.11 km
The Firs Woodland Or Forest 2.6 km
Hipsey Spinney Woodland Or Forest 2.78 km
Fernhill Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.86 km
Meadhook Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.86 km
Moors Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.89 km
Longlane Spinneys Woodland Or Forest 2.95 km
Woodcock Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.99 km
Holt Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.05 km
Priestleymoor Plantation Woodland Or Forest 3.16 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 107 Mbps 137.5 Mbps 272.33 Mbps
Upload 20 Mbps 17.9 Mbps 40.87 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% - -
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% - -
30-300 Mbps 0% 137.5 17.9
300+ Mbps 100% - -

Gas Consumption

19 meters consuming 339,403 kWh - mean 17,863 kWh : median 19,014 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for LU5 6NE - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
Latitude 51.96605500
Longitude -0.48817600
OS Easting 503963
OS Northing 0230810
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