LU5 6NS
a residential postcode in Harlington, Central Bedfordshire
Coordinates
Latitude: 51.9609 / 51°57'39"N
Longitude: -0.4928 / 0°29'34"W
OS Eastings: 503654
OS Northings: 230234
OS Grid: TL036302
Location Encoding
Mapcode National: GBR G48.26P
Mapcode Global: VHFR0.DZT4
Plus Code: 9C3XXG64+9V
Maidenhead Locator System: IO91sx00
What Three Birds: gadwall.catbird.goldeneye
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Strafford Close, Harlington, Dunstable LU5 6NS
Summary
LU5 6NS is a residential postcode in Harlington, Central Bedfordshire. It was first introduced in February 1984.
The most common council tax bands are B and A.
Residential buildings are typically semi-detached and terraced (including end-terrace). Domestic properties are mostly houses, maisonettes and flats.
Estimated residential property values, based on historical transactions and adjusted for inflation, range from £84,433 to £263,594 with an average of £168,182.
Residential buildings were typically constructed between 1983 and 1990.
None of the residential properties sold since 1995 have been new builds or newly converted.
Domestic properties are mostly a mix of owner occupied and privately rented.
The most common Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings are D and C.
Harlington is a village, which had a population of 2,297 in the 2011 census.
In the 2011 census, there were 33 people resident in LU5 6NS, of which 18 were male and 15 were female. This includes overnight visitors as well as permanent residents.
LU5 6NS is in the Luton travel to work area. NHS services are provided by the Bedfordshire Primary Care Trust.
LU5 6NS is approximately 98m (321ft) above sea level.
Office of National Statistics Output Area Classification for the area containing LU5 6NS
5a1: Urbanites - Urban Professionals and Families - White Professionals
Office of National Statistics Rural/Urban classification for LU5 6NS
England D1: a small town or larger village, surrounded by populated countryside
Healthy Living Index
8/10 (High)
Neighbourhood Retail Diversity Index
2/10 (Very low)
Area Retail Diversity Index
5/10 (Moderate)
Supermarkets near LU5 6NS include Co-Operative Food and Tesco. (Source: OpenStreetMap)
Other nearby postcodes
LU5 6NS at other websites
- Air quality forecast for LU5 6NS at Smogwatch
- Sunrise and sunset times at LU5 6NS at The Time and Place
- River levels and flood warnings near LU5 6NS at River Levels UK
- Listed Buildings near LU5 6NS at British Listed Buildings
- Food Hygiene Ratings near LU5 6NS at Hygiene Ratings UK
- Nearest beaches to LU5 6NS at British Beaches
- Electric vehicle charge points near LU5 6NS at Plugpoint
- See which government petitions are popular near LU5 6NS at Repetition.me
- Unique Property Reference Numbers (UPRNs) near LU5 6NS at UPRN Data UK
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Councils, constituencies and elected representatives
Residents of LU5 6NS 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
Toddington
Councillors
Gary Purser (Conservative)
Mary Walsh (Independent)
United Kingdom Parliament
Constituency
Mid Bedfordshire
MP
Nadine Dorries (Conservative)
Broadband Internet
Ofcom publishes annual statistics for Broadband availability. This is the most recent data for LU5 6NS.
- 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 6NS.
Primary
Harlington Lower School
Westoning Road, Harlington, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 6PD
Academy Converter
Ages 4 - 9
Outstanding
Westoning Lower School
High Street, Westoning, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 5JH
Foundation School
Ages 2 - 9
Good
Sundon Lower School
Streatley Road, Upper Sundon, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3PQ
Academy Converter
Ages 3 - 9
Good
Toddington St George Church of England School
Manor Road, Toddington, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 6AJ
Academy Converter
Ages 3 - 9
Outstanding
Chalton Lower School
Luton Road, Chalton, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9UJ
Community School
Ages 4 - 9
Good
Secondary
Harlington Upper School
Goswell End Road, Harlington, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 6NX
Academy Converter
Ages 13 - 18
Good
Parkfields Middle School
Park Road, Toddington, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 6AB
Foundation School
Ages 9 - 13
Outstanding
Woodland Middle School Academy
Malham Close, Flitwick, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 1NP
Academy Converter
Ages 9 - 13
Needs improvement
Lealands High School
Sundon Park Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3AL
Foundation School
Ages 11 - 16
Good
Arnold Academy
Hexton Road, Barton-le-Clay, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 4JZ
Academy Converter
Ages 9 - 13
Good
Lea Manor High School Performing Arts College
Northwell Drive, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3TL
Foundation School
Ages 11 - 16
Good
Houghton Regis Academy
Parkside Drive, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5PX
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages 11 - 16
Needs improvement
Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College
Warden Hill Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7AE
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 18
Good
Redborne Upper School and Community College
Flitwick Road, Ampthill, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 2NU
Academy Converter
Ages 13 - 18
Outstanding
The Chalk Hills Academy
Leagrave High St, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 0NE
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages 11 - 18
Good
The overall school grade in this area is high.