LU6 1JX
a primarily residential postcode in Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire
Coordinates
Latitude: 51.8903 / 51°53'25"N
Longitude: -0.5276 / 0°31'39"W
OS Eastings: 501422
OS Northings: 222332
OS Grid: TL014223
Location Encoding
Mapcode National: GBR G4Z.KDD
Mapcode Global: VHFRC.SRX7
Plus Code: 9C3XVFRC+4W
Maidenhead Locator System: IO91rv63
What Three Birds: shag.merganser.booby
Marker point and cooordinate accuracy: Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean.
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Christchurch Court, High Street North, Dunstable LU6 1JX
Summary
LU6 1JX is a primarily residential postcode in Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire. It was first introduced in January 1983.
The most common council tax band is A.
Residential buildings are typically terraced (including end-terrace) and semi-detached. Domestic properties are primarily flats.
Residential buildings were typically constructed between 1983 and 1990 and between 1976 and 1982.
Domestic properties are predominantly social housing.
The most common Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings are C and B.
The average commercial rateable value is £99. The most common recorded business type is Independent Distribution Network Operator.
Dunstable is a town, which had a population of 30,184 in the 2011 census.
In the 2011 census, there were 27 people resident in LU6 1JX, of which 11 were male and 16 were female. This also includes overnight visitors at domestic properties, and residents of non-domestic properties such as hotels, prisons and halls of residence.
LU6 1JX is in the Luton travel to work area. NHS services are provided by the Bedfordshire Primary Care Trust.
LU6 1JX is approximately 146m (479ft) above sea level.
Office of National Statistics Output Area Classification for the area containing LU6 1JX
5b3: Urbanites - Ageing Urban Living - Self-Sufficient Retirement
Office of National Statistics Rural/Urban classification for LU6 1JX
England C1: a town or city, surrounded by populated countryside
Healthy Living Index
9/10 (Very high)
Neighbourhood Retail Diversity Index
7/10 (High)
Area Retail Diversity Index
5/10 (Moderate)
Supermarkets near LU6 1JX include Aldi, Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury's and Tesco. (Source: OpenStreetMap)
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LU6 1JX at other websites
- Air quality forecast for LU6 1JX at Smogwatch
- Sunrise and sunset times at LU6 1JX at The Time and Place
- River levels and flood warnings near LU6 1JX at River Levels UK
- Listed Buildings near LU6 1JX at British Listed Buildings
- Food Hygiene Ratings near LU6 1JX at Hygiene Ratings UK
- Nearest beaches to LU6 1JX at British Beaches
- Electric vehicle charge points near LU6 1JX at Plugpoint
- See which government petitions are popular near LU6 1JX at Repetition.me
- Unique Property Reference Numbers (UPRNs) near LU6 1JX at UPRN Data UK
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Councils, constituencies and elected representatives
Residents of LU6 1JX 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 LU6 1JX.
- 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
Broadband statistics for commercial properties are less reliable than for domestic properties, as businesses are more likely to have other forms of Internet access that are not classified as 'Broadband'.
Schools
The most recent Ofsted rankings for schools near LU6 1JX.
Primary
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
Beecroft Academy
Westfield Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 1DW
Academy Converter
Ages 4 - 11
Outstanding
Watling Lower School
Bull Pond Lane, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 3BJ
Community School
Ages 2 - 9
Good
Houghton Regis Primary School
St Michael's Avenue, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5DH
Community School
Ages 3 - 11
Good
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
Manshead School
Dunstable Road, Caddington, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 4BB
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 11 - 19
Inadequate
Houghton Regis Academy
Parkside Drive, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5PX
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages 11 - 16
Needs improvement
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.