Postcode LU6 1AA (Central Bedfordshire)

Map showing LU6 1AA and nearby postcodes

The postcode LU6 1AA is located in Central Bedfordshire It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. LU6 1AA is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

LU6 1AA is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.1 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 LU6 1AA as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Private renting new arrivals.

The closest road name to LU6 1AA is Lancaster Close which is centered 81 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Northfields and is 163 m away.

The closest primary school to LU6 1AA (for ages 11 and under) is Beecroft Academy. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on May 24, 2017. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is All Saints Academy Dunstable. The last OFSTED inspection on May 24, 2019 rated this school as Requires improvement

The local pub for residents of LU6 1AA is The Red Lion and is 8.36 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on January 13, 2020. The nearest takeaway food is available from Wok n Go Oriental Takeaway and is 10.77 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on August 12, 2021.

Policing for LU6 1AA 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 LU6 1AA and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to LU6 1AA, and the approximate distance away.

Lancaster Close 81 m
Stirling Road 91 m
North Station Way 95 m
Houghton Parade 131 m
Wolseley Drive 172 m
Leyland Road 174 m
Capron Road 187 m
Mandrell Close 213 m
Healey Road 226 m
Vauxhall Way 233 m
Sidings Way 233 m
Austin Road 243 m
Lawrence Way 265 m
Northfields 276 m
Tavistock Street 276 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode LU6 1AA

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 LU6 1AA - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
All Saints Academy Dunstable Requires improvement
(May 24, 2019)
363 m
Beecroft Academy Good
(May 24, 2017)
741 m
Weatherfield Academy Good
(November 22, 2017)
850 m
Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School Good
(February 3, 2022)
972 m
Central Bedfordshire College Requires improvement
(January 28, 2022)
1.01 km
Lancot School Good
(July 18, 2018)
1.19 km
Dunstable Icknield Lower School Outstanding
(May 26, 2011)
1.22 km
Houghton Regis Primary School Good
(May 9, 2019)
1.24 km
St George's School Good
(October 5, 2017)
1.53 km
Priory Academy Good
(June 14, 2017)
1.61 km
Thomas Whitehead CofE Academy Special Measures
(September 23, 2021)
1.63 km
Queensbury Academy Good
(September 14, 2017)
1.73 km
Watling Lower School Good
(February 21, 2019)
1.73 km
Oneschool Global Dunstable 1.91 km
Hadrian Academy Good
(January 25, 2018)
2.01 km
The Vale Academy Good
(October 17, 2017)
2.07 km
Tithe Farm Primary School Good
(January 16, 2019)
2.09 km
Lark Rise Academy Outstanding
(December 18, 2013)
2.1 km
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School 2.24 km
Ardley Hill Academy Requires improvement
(April 25, 2018)
2.33 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from LU6 1AA - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Hill Farm Finest Retailers - other 5
Very Good
May 15, 2020
7.57 km
The Red Lion Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
January 13, 2020
8.36 km
Paris House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
December 3, 2020
9.51 km
Eversholt Lower School Academy School/college/university 5
Very Good
July 18, 2019
10.1 km
The Green Man Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
August 5, 2019
10.1 km
Winslow Catering Ltd Other catering premises 5
Very Good
December 1, 2021
10.1 km
B W Deacon Retailers - other 5
Very Good
June 14, 2021
10.14 km
The Bell Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
August 19, 2021
10.22 km
Westoning Lower School School/college/university 4
Good
October 20, 2021
10.22 km
Eversholt Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub 3
Satisfactory
March 15, 2022
10.32 km
Stocks Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 29, 2020
10.51 km
Barton Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
November 18, 2021
10.72 km
Barton Rovers Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
November 18, 2021
10.72 km
Meedou Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 3, 2021
10.72 km
A Plant Prescription Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 17, 2022
10.77 km
Mill House Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 10, 2022
10.77 km
Wok n Go Oriental Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
August 12, 2021
10.77 km
Sizzling Dutch Pot Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
10.81 km
The Royal Oak Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
August 10, 2021
10.81 km
Cafe Goa Goan Indian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 1, 2021
10.84 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to LU6 1AA - Data from Apr 2022

Northfields Bus Stop/Station 163 m
Watling Court Bus Stop/Station 189 m
Watling Court Bus Stop/Station 193 m
Council Offices Bus Stop/Station 198 m
Northfields Bus Stop/Station 247 m
Albion Street Taxi Rank 978 m
High Street North Taxi Rank 1.06 km
West Street Taxi Rank 1.14 km
London Luton Airport Air 10.9 km
Cambridge Airport Air 59.7 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to LU6 1AA - Data from Dec 2021

The Green Woodland Or Forest 1.62 km
Bidwell Spinney Woodland Or Forest 2.26 km
Thorn Spring Woodland Or Forest 2.36 km
Stipers Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.48 km
Grove Spring Woodland Or Forest 3.01 km
Castle Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.22 km
Blackgrove Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.26 km
Stanbridge Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.46 km
Grove Spinney Woodland Or Forest 3.5 km
Skimpot Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.51 km
Dame Ellen's Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.59 km
Slough Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.64 km
Stanner's Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.76 km
Little John's Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.8 km
Twentynine Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.91 km

Location

Country England
Latitude 51.89351800
Longitude -0.53280400
OS Easting 501058
OS Northing 0222679
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
11720
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Bedfordshire

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
South West Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward Dunstable-Northfields
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: Multicultural metropolitans
Group: Rented family living
Subgroup: Private renting new arrivals
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Built-Up Area Luton BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Dunstable BUASD
Workplace Zone E33025756
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Central Bedfordshire 028
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Central Bedfordshire 028F
Output Area / Small Area 4A2