The postcode LU6 3HQ is located in Central Bedfordshire It was introduced in March 1983 and terminated in December 1994.LU6 3HQ is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
LU6 3HQ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.4 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 3HQ as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Private renting new arrivals.
The closest road name to LU6 3HQ is Sandland Close which is centered 33 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Ashton Road and is 63 m away. The closest railway station is Leagrave Rail Station, 5 km away.
The closest primary school to LU6 3HQ (for ages 11 and under) is Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on February 3, 2022. 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 3HQ is The Red Lion and is 8.99 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 10.89 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on August 12, 2021.
Policing for LU6 3HQ 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 3HQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to LU6 3HQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode LU6 3HQ
| Introduction | March 1983 |
| Termination | December 1994 |
| User Type | Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from LU6 3HQ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (February 3, 2022) | 536 m |
| Central Bedfordshire College | College | 16-99 | Requires improvement (January 28, 2022) | 561 m |
| Dunstable Icknield Lower School | Maintained school | 3-9 | Outstanding (May 26, 2011) | 614 m |
| All Saints Academy Dunstable | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (May 24, 2019) | 805 m |
| Beecroft Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (May 24, 2017) | 851 m |
| St George's School | Independent school | 3-11 | Good (October 5, 2017) | 903 m |
| Priory Academy | Academy | 9-16 | Good (June 14, 2017) | 967 m |
| Weatherfield Academy | Special school | 7-19 | Good (November 22, 2017) | 1.06 km |
| Lancot School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (July 18, 2018) | 1.09 km |
| Watling Lower School | Maintained school | 2-9 | Good (February 21, 2019) | 1.1 km |
| Queensbury Academy | Academy | 11-19 | Good (September 14, 2017) | 1.22 km |
| Oneschool Global Dunstable | Independent school | 7-18 | 1.48 km | |
| Lark Rise Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (December 18, 2013) | 1.53 km |
| Hadrian Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (January 25, 2018) | 1.65 km |
| Houghton Regis Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 9, 2019) | 1.65 km |
| Ardley Hill Academy | Academy | 2-11 | Requires improvement (April 25, 2018) | 1.7 km |
| The Vale Academy | Academy | 2-11 | Good (October 17, 2017) | 1.76 km |
| Thomas Whitehead CofE Academy | Academy | 2-11 | Special Measures (September 23, 2021) | 1.92 km |
| St. Augustine's Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (June 13, 2018) | 1.94 km |
| St Christophers Academy | Academy | 2-11 | Good (September 27, 2019) | 2.32 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from LU6 3HQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hill Farm Finest | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 15, 2020 | 8.22 km | |
| The Red Lion | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 13, 2020 | 8.99 km | |
| Paris House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 3, 2020 | 10.15 km | |
| Stocks Golf Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 29, 2020 | 10.29 km | |
| Barton Bowls Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 18, 2021 | 10.82 km | |
| Barton Rovers Football Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 18, 2021 | 10.82 km | |
| Meedou | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 3, 2021 | 10.82 km | |
| Aldbury Cof E Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 23, 2021 | 10.88 km | |
| The Greyhound | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 14, 2021 | 10.88 km | |
| A Plant Prescription | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 17, 2022 | 10.89 km | |
| Mill House Coffee Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 10, 2022 | 10.89 km | |
| Wok n Go Oriental Takeaway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 12, 2021 | 10.89 km | |
| Sizzling Dutch Pot Ltd | Awaiting Inspection | 10.9 km | |
| The Royal Oak | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 10, 2021 | 10.9 km | |
| Cafe Goa Goan Indian Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 1, 2021 | 10.93 km | |
| Aldbury Memorial Hall | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 20, 2020 | 10.99 km | |
| Aldbury Village Store & Post Office Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 28, 2022 | 10.99 km | |
| Cogs Club Aldbury | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 31, 2019 | 10.99 km | |
| Arnold Academy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 29, 2020 | 11.01 km | |
| Baan Thai | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory August 18, 2021 | 11.04 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to LU6 3HQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Ashton Road | 63 m | |
| Stuart Street | 104 m | |
| Regent Street | 122 m | |
| Regent Street | 147 m | |
| Stuart Street | 163 m | |
| Albion Street | 328 m | |
| High Street North | 409 m | |
| West Street | 490 m | |
| Leagrave Rail Station | 5 km | |
| Leagrave Rail Station | 5.06 km | |
| London Luton Airport | 10.42 km | |
| Cambridge Airport | 59.64 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to LU6 3HQ - Data from Dec 2021
| The Green | 1.79 km | |
| Stipers Hill | 1.83 km | |
| Grove Spring | 2.41 km | |
| Bidwell Spinney | 2.78 km | |
| Thorn Spring | 2.95 km | |
| Dame Ellen's Wood | 2.97 km | |
| Skimpot Wood | 2.97 km | |
| Slough Wood | 3.1 km | |
| Little John's Wood | 3.17 km | |
| Stanner's Wood | 3.23 km | |
| Twentynine Wood | 3.31 km | |
| Castlecroft Wood | 3.46 km | |
| Allcroft Wood | 3.48 km | |
| Sallowspring Wood | 3.54 km | |
| Castle Hill | 3.61 km |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 51.88912500 |
| Longitude | -0.52655000 |
| OS Easting | 501500 |
| OS Northing | 0222200 |
| OS Positional Quality | Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference |
| Bedfordshire |
| 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 |
| 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: 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 | E33025762 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Central Bedfordshire 029 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Central Bedfordshire 029C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4A2 |