Postcode LU5 6NP (Central Bedfordshire)

Map showing LU5 6NP and nearby postcodes

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

LU5 6NP 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 6NP as Urbanites > Urban professionals and families > Multi-ethnic professionals with families.

The closest road name to LU5 6NP is Valiant Close which is centered 23 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Strafford Close and is 120 m away. The closest railway station is Harlington (Beds) Rail Station, 270 m away.

The closest primary school to LU5 6NP (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 6NP is The Bell and is 2.48 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 4.12 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on August 12, 2021.

Residents reported an average download speed of 105.5 Mbps and an average upload speed of 10.5 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 1.9 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Valiant Close 23 m
Park Leys 72 m
Strafford Close 77 m
Prudence Close 91 m
Christian Close 130 m
Shepherds Close 133 m
Kent Court 143 m
Pilgrims Close 147 m
Chapel Close 159 m
Oak Close 190 m
Bury Close 194 m
Hillside Close 206 m
Station Road 274 m
Sundon Road 714 m
Toddington Road 832 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode LU5 6NP

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 6NP - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Harlington Lower School 586 m
Harlington Upper School Good
(March 15, 2018)
772 m
Westoning Lower School 2.48 km
Sundon Lower School Good
(October 30, 2018)
2.61 km
Parkfields Middle School 3.06 km
Toddington St George Church of England School 3.32 km
Chalton Lower School Good
(June 7, 2018)
3.66 km
Flitwick Lower School Good
(November 2, 2017)
4.49 km
Pulloxhill Lower School Outstanding
(September 12, 2013)
4.74 km
Parklea Primary School Good
(January 31, 2018)
4.87 km
Lealands High School Good
(March 16, 2017)
4.89 km
Kingsmoor Lower School Good
(February 6, 2020)
4.89 km
Whitefield Primary Academy 4.9 km
Templefield Lower School Good
(May 25, 2017)
4.9 km
Woodland Middle School Academy Good
(May 18, 2017)
4.92 km
Arnold Academy Good
(July 12, 2017)
4.98 km
Ramsey Manor Lower School 5.02 km
Greenfield CofE VC Lower School 5.02 km
Thornhill Primary School Good
(November 27, 2019)
5.05 km
Orchard School & Nursery 5.14 km

Nearby Food

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

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

Nearby Travel Links

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

Strafford Close Bus Stop/Station 120 m
Strafford Close Bus Stop/Station 131 m
Memorial Bus Stop/Station 266 m
Memorial Bus Stop/Station 283 m
Memorial Bus Stop/Station 321 m
Toddington Taxi Rank 3.04 km
Harlington (Beds) Rail Station Rail 270 m
Flitwick Rail Station Rail 4.8 km
Flitwick Rail Station Rail 4.84 km
London Luton Airport Air 12.01 km
Cambridge Airport Air 53.3 km

Nearby Nature

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

Harlington Spinney Woodland Or Forest 675 m
Horsehill Spinney Woodland Or Forest 1.14 km
The Belt Woodland Or Forest 1.52 km
Longpollins Spinney Woodland Or Forest 1.99 km
Hipsey Spinney Woodland Or Forest 2.06 km
Woodcock Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.27 km
The Firs Woodland Or Forest 2.53 km
Sharpenhoe Grove Woodland Or Forest 2.58 km
Chalton Spinney Woodland Or Forest 2.6 km
Fernhill Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.75 km
Longlane Spinneys Woodland Or Forest 2.77 km
Holt Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.8 km
Conger Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.8 km
Portobello Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.81 km
Rangley's Spinney Woodland Or Forest 3.07 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 107 Mbps 105.5 Mbps 331 Mbps
Upload 10 Mbps 10.5 Mbps 36 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% 26.7 3
30-300 Mbps 0% 107 10
300+ Mbps 100% 331 36

Gas Consumption

12 meters consuming 152,583 kWh - mean 12,715 kWh : median 10,156 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for LU5 6NP - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
Latitude 51.96017900
Longitude -0.49269600
OS Easting 503666
OS Northing 0230150
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: Multi-ethnic professionals with families
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 5A2