LU6 2NB
a primarily residential and agricultural postcode in Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire
Coordinates
Latitude: 51.8721 / 51°52'19"N
Longitude: -0.5347 / 0°32'4"W
OS Eastings: 500977
OS Northings: 220293
OS Grid: TL009202
Location Encoding
Mapcode National: GBR G55.PLP
Mapcode Global: VHFRK.P65P
Plus Code: 9C3XVFC8+R4
Maidenhead Locator System: IO91ru59
What Three Birds: redhead.quail.ptarmigan
Marker point and cooordinate accuracy: Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean.
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White Rock, Whipsnade Road, Kensworth, Dunstable LU6 2NB
Summary
LU6 2NB is a primarily residential and agricultural postcode in Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire. It was first introduced in January 1980.
The most common council tax bands are A and B.
Residential buildings are typically terraced (including end-terrace) and detached. Domestic properties are mostly houses and bungalows.
Estimated residential property values, based on historical transactions and adjusted for inflation, range from £360,095 to £875,000 with an average of £656,698.
Residential buildings were typically constructed before 1900.
None of the residential properties sold since 1995 have been new builds or newly converted.
Domestic properties are predominantly owner occupied.
The most common Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings are F, E and D.
The average commercial rateable value is £95,000. The most common recorded business type is Golf Course. Farms and agricultural buildings do not pay business rates and are not included in these figures.
In the 2011 census, there were 3 people resident in LU6 2NB, of which 2 were male and 1 were female.
LU6 2NB is in the Luton travel to work area. NHS services are provided by the Bedfordshire Primary Care Trust.
LU6 2NB is approximately 222m (728ft) above sea level.
See recent residential property sales in LU6 2NB
Office of National Statistics Output Area Classification for the area containing LU6 2NB
6a4: Suburbanites - Suburban Achievers - Ageing in Suburbia
Office of National Statistics Rural/Urban classification for LU6 2NB
England F1: a rural hamlet or isolated dwellings in populated countryside
Healthy Living Index
7/10 (High)
Neighbourhood Retail Diversity Index
2/10 (Very low)
Area Retail Diversity Index
5/10 (Moderate)
Supermarkets near LU6 2NB include Aldi, Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury's and Tesco. (Source: OpenStreetMap)
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- Unique Property Reference Numbers (UPRNs) near LU6 2NB at UPRN Data UK
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Councils, constituencies and elected representatives
Residents of LU6 2NB 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
Caddington
Councillors
Kevin Mark Collins (Conservative)
Eddie Perry (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 2NB.
- 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 2NB.
Primary
Lark Rise Academy
Cartmel Drive, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 3PT
Academy Converter
Ages 3 - 11
Outstanding
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
Dunstable Icknield Lower School
Burr Street, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 3AG
Community School
Ages 3 - 9
Outstanding
Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School
Leighton Court, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 1EW
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 5 - 11
Good
Secondary
Queensbury Academy
Langdale Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 3BU
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages 11 - 19
Good
Manshead School
Dunstable Road, Caddington, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 4BB
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 11 - 19
Inadequate
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
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
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.