Latitude: 51.8957 / 51°53'44"N
Longitude: -0.5363 / 0°32'10"W
OS Eastings: 500813
OS Northings: 222919
OS Grid: TL008229
Mapcode National: GBR G4Z.376
Mapcode Global: VHFRC.NMB3
Plus Code: 9C3XVFW7+7F
Maidenhead Locator System: IO91rv54
What Three Birds: ovenbird.cowbird.sanderling
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LU6 1BQ is a residential postcode in Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire. It was first introduced in December 2002.
The most common council tax bands are C, E and D.
Residential buildings are typically detached, terraced (including end-terrace) and semi-detached. Domestic properties are mostly houses and flats.
Estimated residential property values, based on historical transactions and adjusted for inflation, range from £107,970 to £592,231 with an average of £293,134.
Residential buildings were typically constructed between 2003 and 2006 and between 1996 and 2002.
53% of residential property sales since 1995 have been new builds or newly converted.
Domestic properties are predominantly owner occupied.
The most common Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating is C.
Dunstable is a town, which had a population of 30,184 in the 2011 census.
In the 2011 census, there were 89 people resident in LU6 1BQ, of which 44 were male and 45 were female. This includes overnight visitors as well as permanent residents.
LU6 1BQ is in the Luton travel to work area. NHS services are provided by the Bedfordshire Primary Care Trust.
LU6 1BQ is approximately 138m (453ft) above sea level.
Office of National Statistics Output Area Classification for the area containing LU6 1BQ
4a2: Multicultural Metropolitans - Rented Family Living - Private Renting New Arrivals
Office of National Statistics Rural/Urban classification for LU6 1BQ
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 LU6 1BQ include Aldi, Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury's and Tesco. (Source: OpenStreetMap)
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Residents of LU6 1BQ 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)
Ofcom publishes annual statistics for Broadband availability. This is the most recent data for LU6 1BQ.
The most recent Ofsted rankings for schools near LU6 1BQ.
Beecroft Academy
Westfield Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 1DW
Academy Converter
Ages 4 - 11
Outstanding
Houghton Regis Primary School
St Michael's Avenue, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5DH
Community School
Ages 3 - 11
Good
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
Thomas Whitehead CofE School
Angels Lane, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5HH
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 2 - 11
Inadequate
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
Houghton Regis Academy
Parkside Drive, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5PX
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages 11 - 16
Needs improvement
The Chalk Hills Academy
Leagrave High St, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 0NE
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages 11 - 18
Good
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
Parkfields Middle School
Park Road, Toddington, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 6AB
Foundation School
Ages 9 - 13
Outstanding
The overall school grade in this area is high.