Postcode LU5 6NG (Central Bedfordshire)

Map showing LU5 6NG and nearby postcodes

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

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

The closest road name to LU5 6NG is Lincoln Way which is centered 67 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Harlington Upper School and is 173 m away. The closest railway station is Harlington (Beds) Rail Station, 893 m away.

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

The local pub for residents of LU5 6NG is The Bell and is 1.92 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 3.5 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on August 12, 2021.

Residents reported an average download speed of 94.8 Mbps and an average upload speed of 12.4 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. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.4 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Lincoln Way 67 m
Brian Road 151 m
Barton Road 191 m
Monmouth Road 197 m
Goswell End Road 220 m
Daubeney Close 245 m
Astrey Close 256 m
Harlington Road 1.38 km
B530 7.34 km
A600 12.79 km
A507 13.33 km
A4146 13.37 km
A505 18.59 km
M40 49.45 km
A46 82.49 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode LU5 6NG

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 6NG - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Harlington Upper School Good
(March 15, 2018)
289 m
Harlington Lower School 601 m
Westoning Lower School 1.92 km
Sundon Lower School Good
(October 30, 2018)
3.08 km
Parkfields Middle School 3.8 km
Pulloxhill Lower School Outstanding
(September 12, 2013)
3.89 km
Flitwick Lower School Good
(November 2, 2017)
3.9 km
Toddington St George Church of England School 4.08 km
Greenfield CofE VC Lower School 4.2 km
Kingsmoor Lower School Good
(February 6, 2020)
4.22 km
Templefield Lower School Good
(May 25, 2017)
4.3 km
Woodland Middle School Academy Good
(May 18, 2017)
4.36 km
Chalton Lower School Good
(June 7, 2018)
4.42 km
Ramsey Manor Lower School 4.45 km
Arnold Academy Good
(July 12, 2017)
4.46 km
Orchard School & Nursery 4.51 km
Whitefield Primary Academy 5.31 km
Parklea Primary School Good
(January 31, 2018)
5.34 km
Lealands High School Good
(March 16, 2017)
5.41 km
Lea Manor High School Performing Arts College Special Measures
(July 1, 2021)
5.64 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
B W Deacon Retailers - other 5
Very Good
June 14, 2021
1.89 km
The Bell Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
August 19, 2021
1.92 km
Westoning Lower School School/college/university 4
Good
October 20, 2021
1.92 km
Westoning Recreation Club Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
November 8, 2021
2.05 km
Flitvale Garden Centre Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 10, 2018
2.8 km
Flitwick Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
January 18, 2022
2.8 km
Merry Poppets Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
January 21, 2021
2.8 km
Maggies Munchies Mobile caterer 1
Needs Major Improvement
April 29, 2021
3.17 km
The Blessed Seed Ltd Importers/Exporters 4
Good
October 26, 2021
3.17 km
Priestley's Farm Shop Retailers - other 4
Good
March 3, 2020
3.27 km
A Plant Prescription Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 17, 2022
3.5 km
Mill House Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 10, 2022
3.5 km
Wok n Go Oriental Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
August 12, 2021
3.5 km
Flitwick Manor Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 12, 2022
3.62 km
Mayflower Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
August 15, 2019
3.62 km
Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 2
Needs Improvement
January 20, 2022
3.62 km
Little Squirts Pre-School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
January 28, 2021
3.66 km
Barton Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
November 18, 2021
3.83 km
Barton Rovers Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
November 18, 2021
3.83 km
Meedou Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 3, 2021
3.83 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Harlington Upper School Bus Stop/Station 173 m
Harlington Upper School Bus Stop/Station 188 m
Goswell End Road Bus Stop/Station 225 m
Goswell End Road Bus Stop/Station 229 m
Churchills Bus Stop/Station 364 m
Toddington Taxi Rank 3.81 km
Harlington (Beds) Rail Station Rail 893 m
Flitwick Rail Station Rail 4.18 km
Flitwick Rail Station Rail 4.23 km
London Luton Airport Air 12.19 km
Cambridge Airport Air 52.5 km

Nearby Nature

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

Horsehill Spinney Woodland Or Forest 349 m
Harlington Spinney Woodland Or Forest 1.49 km
Sharpenhoe Grove Woodland Or Forest 1.89 km
Portobello Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.96 km
The Belt Woodland Or Forest 2.1 km
Longpollins Spinney Woodland Or Forest 2.27 km
The Firs Woodland Or Forest 2.45 km
Meadhook Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.67 km
Fernhill Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.72 km
Hipsey Spinney Woodland Or Forest 2.88 km
Holt Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.94 km
Moors Plantation Woodland Or Forest 3.02 km
Rangley's Spinney Woodland Or Forest 3.06 km
Woodcock Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.11 km
Longlane Spinneys Woodland Or Forest 3.16 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 79.9 Mbps 94.8 Mbps 205 Mbps
Upload 10 Mbps 12.4 Mbps 21 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 3 0
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% - -
30-300 Mbps 0% 99.3 12.9
300+ Mbps 100% - -

Gas Consumption

25 meters consuming 434,324 kWh - mean 17,373 kWh : median 17,723 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

25 meters consuming 89,204 kWh - mean 3,568 kWh : median 3,301 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for LU5 6NG - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
Latitude 51.96624000
Longitude -0.48508400
OS Easting 504175
OS Northing 0230835
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