Latitude: 51.8512 / 51°51'4"N
Longitude: -0.5035 / 0°30'12"W
OS Eastings: 503175
OS Northings: 218011
OS Grid: TL031180
Mapcode National: GBR G5D.ZFL
Mapcode Global: VHFRL.7Q6R
Plus Code: 9C3XVF2W+FJ
Maidenhead Locator System: IO91ru94
What Three Birds: sparrow.honey-buzzard.yellowlegs
Marker point and cooordinate accuracy: Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean.
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LU6 2RU is a residential postcode in Kensworth, Central Bedfordshire. It was first introduced in February 1990.
The most common council tax bands are B and C.
Residential buildings are primarily terraced (including end-terrace). Domestic properties are primarily bungalows.
Residential buildings were typically constructed between 1983 and 1990.
Domestic properties are predominantly social housing.
The most common Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating is D.
Kensworth is a village, which had a population of 1,455 in the 2011 census.
In the 2011 census, there were 6 people resident in LU6 2RU, of which 1 were male and 5 were female. This includes overnight visitors as well as permanent residents.
LU6 2RU is in the Luton travel to work area. NHS services are provided by the Bedfordshire Primary Care Trust.
LU6 2RU is approximately 187m (613ft) above sea level.
Office of National Statistics Output Area Classification for the area containing LU6 2RU
8a1: Hard-Pressed Living - Industrious Communities - Industrious Transitions
Office of National Statistics Rural/Urban classification for LU6 2RU
England E1: a rural village surrounded by populated countryside
Healthy Living Index
7/10 (High)
Neighbourhood Retail Diversity Index
1/10 (Very low)
Area Retail Diversity Index
6/10 (Moderate)
Supermarkets near LU6 2RU include Aldi, Asda, Co-Operative Food, Sainsbury's and Tesco. (Source: OpenStreetMap)
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Residents of LU6 2RU are represented at different levels of local, regional and national government by elected representatives. Where known, these are shown here.
This data is updated approximately monthly, and may not necessarily take account of the results of any elections or by-elections held recently.
Unitary Authority
Central Bedfordshire Council
Ward
Caddington
Councillors
Kevin Mark Collins (Conservative)
Eddie Perry (Conservative)
United Kingdom Parliament
Constituency
South West Bedfordshire
MP
Andrew Selous (Conservative)
Ofcom publishes annual statistics for Broadband availability. This is the most recent data for LU6 2RU.
The most recent Ofsted rankings for schools near LU6 2RU.
Kensworth Church of England Primary School
Common Road, Kensworth, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 3RH
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages 3 - 11
Inadequate
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Dunstable Road, Caddington, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 4BB
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 2 - 11
Needs improvement
Studham CofE Village School
Church Road, Studham, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 2QD
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages 2 - 9
Outstanding
Ardley Hill Academy
Lowther Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 3NZ
Academy Converter
Ages 2 - 11
Needs improvement
Markyate Village School and Nursery
Cavendish Road, Markyate, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 8PT
Community School
Ages 4 - 11
Good
Manshead School
Dunstable Road, Caddington, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 4BB
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 11 - 19
Inadequate
Queensbury Academy
Langdale Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 3BU
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages 11 - 19
Good
The Stockwood Park Academy
Rotheram Avenue, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 5PP
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages 11 - 18
Good
The Chalk Hills Academy
Leagrave High St, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 0NE
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages 11 - 18
Good
All Saints Academy Dunstable
Houghton Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5AB
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages 11 - 18
Inadequate
Challney High School for Boys
Stoneygate Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9TJ
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 16
Outstanding
Challney High School for Girls
Addington Way, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9FJ
Community School
Ages 11 - 16
Needs improvement
Houghton Regis Academy
Parkside Drive, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5PX
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages 11 - 16
Needs improvement
Denbigh High School
Alexandra Avenue, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1HE
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 16
Outstanding
The overall school grade in this area is high.