Latitude: 51.8777 / 51°52'39"N
Longitude: -0.5109 / 0°30'39"W
OS Eastings: 502600
OS Northings: 220949
OS Grid: TL026209
Mapcode National: GBR G56.9MZ
Mapcode Global: VHFRL.327D
Plus Code: 9C3XVFHQ+3J
Maidenhead Locator System: IO91rv80
What Three Birds: snipe.kestrel.blackcap
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LU6 3EL is a residential postcode in Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire. It was first introduced in December 1994.
The most common council tax bands are C and E.
Residential buildings are primarily terraced (including end-terrace). Domestic properties are primarily houses.
Estimated residential property values, based on historical transactions and adjusted for inflation, range from £169,406 to £557,429 with an average of £285,720.
Residential buildings were typically constructed between 1991 and 1995 and between 1967 and 1975.
20% of residential property sales since 1995 have been new builds or newly converted.
Domestic properties are mostly a mix of owner occupied, privately rented and social housing.
The most common Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings are C, E and D.
Dunstable is a town, which had a population of 30,184 in the 2011 census.
In the 2011 census, there were 51 people resident in LU6 3EL, of which 25 were male and 26 were female. This includes overnight visitors as well as permanent residents.
LU6 3EL is in the Luton travel to work area. NHS services are provided by the Bedfordshire Primary Care Trust.
LU6 3EL is approximately 170m (558ft) above sea level.
Office of National Statistics Output Area Classification for the area containing LU6 3EL
5a2: Urbanites - Urban Professionals and Families - Multi-Ethnic Professionals with Families
Office of National Statistics Rural/Urban classification for LU6 3EL
England C1: a town or city, surrounded by populated countryside
Healthy Living Index
4/10 (Low)
Neighbourhood Retail Diversity Index
7/10 (High)
Area Retail Diversity Index
5/10 (Moderate)
Supermarkets near LU6 3EL include Aldi, Asda, Co-Operative Food, Morrisons, Sainsbury's and Tesco. (Source: OpenStreetMap)
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Residents of LU6 3EL 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-Watling
Councillors
Nigel Young (Conservative)
Eugene Ghent (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 3EL.
The most recent Ofsted rankings for schools near LU6 3EL.
Ardley Hill Academy
Lowther Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 3NZ
Academy Converter
Ages 2 - 11
Needs improvement
Watling Lower School
Bull Pond Lane, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 3BJ
Community School
Ages 2 - 9
Good
St. Augustine's Academy
Oakwood Avenue, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 4AS
Academy Converter
Ages 4 - 11
Good
Lark Rise Academy
Cartmel Drive, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 3PT
Academy Converter
Ages 3 - 11
Outstanding
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Dunstable Road, Caddington, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 4BB
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 2 - 11
Needs improvement
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
All Saints Academy Dunstable
Houghton Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5AB
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages 11 - 18
Inadequate
The Chalk Hills Academy
Leagrave High St, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 0NE
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages 11 - 18
Good
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
The Stockwood Park Academy
Rotheram Avenue, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 5PP
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages 11 - 18
Good
Lealands High School
Sundon Park Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3AL
Foundation School
Ages 11 - 16
Good
The overall school grade in this area is high.