LU5 5AQ
a residential postcode in Houghton Regis, Central Bedfordshire
Coordinates
Latitude: 51.8936 / 51°53'37"N
Longitude: -0.5311 / 0°31'51"W
OS Eastings: 501179
OS Northings: 222693
OS Grid: TL011226
Location Encoding
Mapcode National: GBR G4Z.BJQ
Mapcode Global: VHFRC.RN3Q
Plus Code: 9C3XVFV9+CH
Maidenhead Locator System: IO91rv64
What Three Birds: raven.starling.buzzard
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Aldwyck House, Capron Road, Dunstable LU5 5AQ
Summary
LU5 5AQ is a residential postcode in Houghton Regis, Central Bedfordshire. It was first introduced in July 1983.
The most common council tax band is A.
Residential buildings are primarily terraced (including end-terrace). Domestic properties are primarily flats.
Residential buildings were typically constructed between 1950 and 1966.
Domestic properties are mostly social housing, with some owner occupied
The most common Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings are B and C.
Dunstable is a town, which had a population of 30,184 in the 2011 census.
In the 2011 census, there were 21 people resident in LU5 5AQ, of which 8 were male and 13 were female. This includes overnight visitors as well as permanent residents.
LU5 5AQ is in the Luton travel to work area. NHS services are provided by the Bedfordshire Primary Care Trust.
LU5 5AQ is approximately 139m (456ft) above sea level.
Office of National Statistics Output Area Classification for the area containing LU5 5AQ
4a2: Multicultural Metropolitans - Rented Family Living - Private Renting New Arrivals
Office of National Statistics Rural/Urban classification for LU5 5AQ
England C1: a town or city, surrounded by populated countryside
Healthy Living Index
5/10 (Moderate)
Neighbourhood Retail Diversity Index
7/10 (High)
Area Retail Diversity Index
5/10 (Moderate)
Supermarkets near LU5 5AQ include Aldi, Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury's and Tesco. (Source: OpenStreetMap)
Other nearby postcodes
LU5 5AQ at other websites
- Air quality forecast for LU5 5AQ at Smogwatch
- Sunrise and sunset times at LU5 5AQ at The Time and Place
- River levels and flood warnings near LU5 5AQ at River Levels UK
- Listed Buildings near LU5 5AQ at British Listed Buildings
- Food Hygiene Ratings near LU5 5AQ at Hygiene Ratings UK
- Nearest beaches to LU5 5AQ at British Beaches
- Electric vehicle charge points near LU5 5AQ at Plugpoint
- See which government petitions are popular near LU5 5AQ at Repetition.me
- Unique Property Reference Numbers (UPRNs) near LU5 5AQ at UPRN Data UK
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Councils, constituencies and elected representatives
Residents of LU5 5AQ 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
Dunstable-Northfields
Councillors
Gladys Sanders (Conservative)
Johnson Tamara (Conservative)
United Kingdom Parliament
Constituency
South West Bedfordshire
MP
Andrew Selous (Conservative)
Broadband Internet
Ofcom publishes annual statistics for Broadband availability. This is the most recent data for LU5 5AQ.
- Definitions
- Ultrafast: 300Mbit/s or greater
- Superfast: 30Mbit/s to less than 300Mbit/s
- Universal Service Obligation: Download speeds at or above 10Mbit/s and upload speeds at or above 1Mbit/s
Schools
The most recent Ofsted rankings for schools near LU5 5AQ.
Primary
Beecroft Academy
Westfield Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 1DW
Academy Converter
Ages 4 - 11
Outstanding
Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School
Leighton Court, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 1EW
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 5 - 11
Good
Dunstable Icknield Lower School
Burr Street, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 3AG
Community School
Ages 3 - 9
Outstanding
Houghton Regis Primary School
St Michael's Avenue, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5DH
Community School
Ages 3 - 11
Good
Thomas Whitehead CofE School
Angels Lane, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5HH
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 2 - 11
Inadequate
Secondary
All Saints Academy Dunstable
Houghton Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5AB
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages 11 - 18
Inadequate
Queensbury Academy
Langdale Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 3BU
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages 11 - 19
Good
The Chalk Hills Academy
Leagrave High St, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 0NE
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages 11 - 18
Good
Houghton Regis Academy
Parkside Drive, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5PX
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages 11 - 16
Needs improvement
Manshead School
Dunstable Road, Caddington, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 4BB
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 11 - 19
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
Lealands High School
Sundon Park Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3AL
Foundation School
Ages 11 - 16
Good
Lea Manor High School Performing Arts College
Northwell Drive, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3TL
Foundation School
Ages 11 - 16
Good
The overall school grade in this area is high.