The postcode LU6 1QU is located in Central Bedfordshire It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. LU6 1QU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
LU6 1QU is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.2 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 LU6 1QU as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Rural life.
The closest road name to LU6 1QU is Ellesmere Close which is centered 47 m away.
The nearest bus stop is St Giles' Church and is 273 m away.
The closest primary school to LU6 1QU (for ages 11 and under) is Totternhoe Church of England Academy. 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 1QU is The Greyhound and is 8.84 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on April 14, 2021.
100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for LU6 1QU 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 LU6 1QU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to LU6 1QU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode LU6 1QU
| 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 LU6 1QU - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Totternhoe Church of England Academy | Academy | 2-11 | 227 m | |
| Lancot School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (July 18, 2018) | 1.54 km |
| Eaton Bray Academy | Academy | 2-11 | Good (May 24, 2019) | 1.67 km |
| Weatherfield Academy | Special school | 7-19 | Good (November 22, 2017) | 1.69 km |
| Beecroft Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (May 24, 2017) | 1.83 km |
| Edlesborough Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | 2.16 km | |
| Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (February 3, 2022) | 2.2 km |
| Queensbury Academy | Academy | 11-19 | Good (September 14, 2017) | 2.22 km |
| Dunstable Icknield Lower School | Maintained school | 3-9 | Outstanding (May 26, 2011) | 2.51 km |
| Lark Rise Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (December 18, 2013) | 2.51 km |
| Watling Lower School | Maintained school | 2-9 | Good (February 21, 2019) | 2.84 km |
| All Saints Academy Dunstable | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (May 24, 2019) | 2.9 km |
| Ardley Hill Academy | Academy | 2-11 | Requires improvement (April 25, 2018) | 3.05 km |
| Central Bedfordshire College | College | 16-99 | Requires improvement (January 28, 2022) | 3.18 km |
| Priory Academy | Academy | 9-16 | Good (June 14, 2017) | 3.18 km |
| St George's School | Independent school | 3-11 | Good (October 5, 2017) | 3.24 km |
| Houghton Regis Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 9, 2019) | 3.68 km |
| St. Augustine's Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (June 13, 2018) | 4 km |
| Oneschool Global Dunstable | Independent school | 7-18 | 4.06 km | |
| Stanbridge Lower School | Maintained school | 3-9 | Good (March 16, 2017) | 4.08 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from LU6 1QU - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks Golf Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 29, 2020 | 8.2 km | |
| Hill Farm Finest | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 15, 2020 | 8.22 km | |
| Aldbury Cof E Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 23, 2021 | 8.84 km | |
| The Greyhound | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 14, 2021 | 8.84 km | |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 26, 2012 | 8.94 km | |
| Aldbury Memorial Hall | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 20, 2020 | 8.95 km | |
| Aldbury Village Store & Post Office Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 28, 2022 | 8.95 km | |
| Cogs Club Aldbury | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 31, 2019 | 8.95 km | |
| Musette Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 3, 2022 | 9.04 km | |
| Tracy's Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 10, 2019 | 9.32 km | |
| The Red Lion | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 13, 2020 | 9.4 km | |
| The Grand Junction Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2020 | 9.52 km | |
| The Red Lion | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 12, 2019 | 9.56 km | |
| Planet Coffee | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 2, 2019 | 9.7 km | |
| Anglers Retreat | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 28, 2018 | 9.98 km | |
| Waters Edge Marsworth | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 24, 2021 | 9.98 km | |
| The Gardeners Retreat Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2020 | 10.23 km | |
| Pendley Manor Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 28, 2021 | 10.23 km | |
| The Court Theatre at Pendley | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 20, 2019 | 10.23 km | |
| The Marmalade Cat Day Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 23, 2021 | 10.36 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to LU6 1QU - Data from Apr 2022
| St Giles' Church | 273 m | |
| St Giles' Church | 288 m | |
| Church Green | 317 m | |
| Church Green | 325 m | |
| Church Green | 341 m | |
| Albion Street | 2.69 km | |
| West Street | 2.71 km | |
| High Street North | 2.8 km | |
| London Luton Airport | 12.7 km | |
| Cambridge Airport | 62.22 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to LU6 1QU - Data from Dec 2021
| Castle Hill | 1.73 km | |
| Edlesborough Hill | 2.08 km | |
| Sallowspring Wood | 2.67 km | |
| Blackgrove Wood | 2.89 km | |
| Bison Hill | 3.02 km | |
| Stanbridge Wood | 3.09 km | |
| Slough Wood | 3.17 km | |
| Flint Pit Paddock | 3.24 km | |
| Triangle Wood | 3.26 km | |
| Whipsnade Wood | 3.35 km | |
| Allcroft Wood | 3.38 km | |
| Stipers Hill | 3.39 km | |
| Wood Lawn | 3.41 km | |
| Bluebell Wood | 3.44 km | |
| Landpark Wood | 3.51 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for LU6 1QU - 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 | 100% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 51.87837700 |
| Longitude | -0.56044600 |
| OS Easting | 499191 |
| OS Northing | 0220958 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Bedfordshire |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
South West Bedfordshire |
| Electoral Ward | Eaton Bray |
| 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: Rural life |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural village |
| Built-Up Area | Totternhoe BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33025774 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Central Bedfordshire 032 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Central Bedfordshire 032E |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1B1 |