The postcode district is located in the LU Luton postal area , LU6 has a population of 34,490 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census.
The area of the district is 23.60 square miles (61.12 square kilometers or 15,103.12 acres).
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To give you an idea where the district is located we have created the following table showing nearby towns.
Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
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Houghton Regis | 3.16 | NNE |
Luton | 5.74 | E |
Leighton Buzzard | 6.01 | NW |
Tring | 6.88 | SW |
Berkhamsted | 7.03 | S |
Hemel Hempstead | 8.38 | SSE |
Harpenden | 8.86 | ESE |
Woburn | 9.11 | NNW |
Flitwick | 9.88 | NNE |
Wendover | 10.89 | SW |
Woburn Sands | 11.34 | NNW |
Chesham | 11.41 | SSW |
Aylesbury | 11.66 | WSW |
Ampthill | 11.83 | NNE |
St Albans | 11.87 | SE |
Bletchley | 12.04 | NW |
Hitchin | 12.93 | ENE |
Amersham | 13.19 | S |
Chorleywood | 14.51 | S |
The post town for this district is DUNSTABLE.
Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of Postcodes |
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DUNSTABLE | DUNSTABLE | LU6 1 | 229 |
DUNSTABLE | DUNSTABLE | LU6 3 | 183 |
Eaton Bray | DUNSTABLE | LU6 2 | 60 |
Edlesborough | DUNSTABLE | LU6 2 | 51 |
Studham | DUNSTABLE | LU6 2 | 37 |
DUNSTABLE | DUNSTABLE | LU6 2 | 28 |
Kensworth | DUNSTABLE | LU6 3 | 27 |
Totternhoe | DUNSTABLE | LU6 1 | 20 |
Northall | DUNSTABLE | LU6 2 | 17 |
Kensworth | DUNSTABLE | LU6 2 | 13 |
Totternhoe | DUNSTABLE | LU6 2 | 11 |
Whipsnade | DUNSTABLE | LU6 2 | 10 |
Eaton Bray | DUNSTABLE | LU6 1 | 4 |
Sewell | DUNSTABLE | LU6 1 | 1 |
Edlesborough | DUNSTABLE | LU6 1 | 1 |
Street | Town | Locality | Number of Shops | Central Postcode | View on Google Maps |
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HIGH STREET NORTH | DUNSTABLE | 92 | LU6 1JL | View on Google Maps | |
HIGH STREET SOUTH | DUNSTABLE | 62 | LU6 3RZ | View on Google Maps | |
WEST STREET | DUNSTABLE | 35 | LU6 1SL | View on Google Maps | |
NICHOLAS WAY | DUNSTABLE | 15 | LU6 1TD | View on Google Maps | |
ALBION STREET | DUNSTABLE | 13 | LU6 1SA | View on Google Maps | |
LOWTHER ROAD | DUNSTABLE | 13 | LU6 3NL | View on Google Maps | |
ASHTON SQUARE | DUNSTABLE | 12 | LU6 3SN | View on Google Maps | |
ELEANORS CROSS | DUNSTABLE | 11 | LU6 1SU | View on Google Maps | |
CHILTERN ROAD | DUNSTABLE | 8 | LU6 1ET | View on Google Maps | |
LANGDALE ROAD | DUNSTABLE | 7 | LU6 3BS | View on Google Maps | |
WESTFIELD ROAD | DUNSTABLE | 7 | LU6 1DL | View on Google Maps |
The primary settlement in the LU6 postcode district is Dunstable, which is located in the county of Bedfordshire. Other significant settlements in this district include Eaton Bray, Edlesborough, Sewell, Totternhoe, Kensworth, Northall, Studham, and Whipsnade. The most significant post town in this district is Dunstable.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Central Bedfordshire (643 postal codes), and finally, the Buckinghamshire area (66 postal codes).
The largest settlement in the LU6 postal code is DUNSTABLE followed by Eaton Bray, and Edlesborough.
The LU6 Postcode shares a border with AL3 (ST. ALBANS, Redbourn, Markyate), LU1 (LUTON, Caddington, Slip End), LU5 (Houghton Regis, DUNSTABLE, Toddington), LU7 (LEIGHTON BUZZARD, Pitstone, Wing), HP2 (HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, Hemel Hempstead Industrial Estate, Gaddesden Row) and HP4 (BERKHAMSTED, Northchurch, Potten End).
# | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
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1 | Edlesborough Dental Practice | 11 COW LANE , EDLESBOROUGH , DUNSTABLE , BEDFORDSHIRE , LU6 2HT | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
2 | Dental Surgery | 1A FRIARS WALK , DUNSTABLE , BEDFORDSHIRE , LU6 3JA | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
3 | Dunstable Dental Practice | 85 HIGH STREET NORTH , DUNSTABLE , BEDFORDSHIRE , LU6 1JJ | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
4 | Queensbury Dental Practice | 66 LANGDALE ROAD , DUNSTABLE , LU6 3BS | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
5 | Darrell House | 85 WEST STREET , DUNSTABLE , BEDFORDSHIRE , LU6 1SE | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE |
# | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
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1 | Edlesborough Surgery | , EDLESBOROUGH , DUNSTABLE , BEDFORDSHIRE , LU6 2HT | GP PRACTICE | |
2 | West Street Surgery | , DUNSTABLE , BEDFORDSHIRE , LU6 1SF | GP PRACTICE | |
3 | Kirby Road Surgery | , DUNSTABLE , BEDFORDSHIRE , LU6 3JH | GP PRACTICE |
# | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
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1 | West Street Pharmacy | 8-10 WEST STREET , DUNSTABLE , BEDFORDSHIRE , LU6 1SX | PHARMACY | |
2 | Edlesborough Pharmacy | 11 COW LANE , EDLESBOROUGH , DUNSTABLE , BEDFORDSHIRE , LU6 2HT | PHARMACY | |
3 | Langdale Pharmacy | 64 LANGDALE ROAD , DUNSTABLE , BEDFORDSHIRE , LU6 3BS | PHARMACY | |
4 | Herington (chemists) Ltd | 7 HIGH STREET SOUTH , DUNSTABLE , BEDFORDSHIRE , LU6 3RZ | PHARMACY | |
5 | Jhoots Pharmacy | 116 HIGH STREET NORTH , DUNSTABLE , BEDFORDSHIRE , LU6 1LN | PHARMACY |
# | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
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1 | ALLDERS OPTICIANS (DUNSTABLE) | 42 HIGH STREET NORTH , DUNSTABLE , LU6 1LA | OPTICAL SITE | |
2 | BROWN AND WENMAN LTD | 18 ALBION STREET , DUNSTABLE , BEDFORDSHIRE , LU6 1SA | OPTICAL SITE | |
3 | BEDFORD DOMICILIARY SPECSAVERS LTD | 10 WOLSELEY DRIVE , DUNSTABLE , LU6 1FH | OPTICAL SITE |
Phase: Not applicable
Address: Brewers Hill Road , Dunstable
Postcode: LU6 1AF
Headteacher: Headteacher Liam Meenan (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Phase: Nursery
Address: Westfield Road , Dunstable
Postcode: LU6 1DL
Headteacher: Mrs Elizabeth Collins (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Phase: Primary
Address: Westfield Road , Dunstable
Postcode: LU6 1DW
Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Hughes (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Phase: Primary
Address: Leighton Court , Ashton St. Peters Primary School, Leighton Court , Dunstable
Postcode: LU6 1EW
Headteacher: Mr David Bower (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Phase: Primary
Address: Church Road , Totternhoe , Dunstable
Postcode: LU6 1RE
Headteacher: Mrs Olivia Bates (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Phase: Primary
Address: Church Road , Totternhoe , Dunstable
Postcode: LU6 1RE
Headteacher: Miss Gemma Needham (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Phase: Primary
Address: Lancot Drive , Dunstable
Postcode: LU6 2AP
Headteacher: Miss Claire Probert ()
Ofsted Rating: Good
Phase: Primary
Address: School Lane , Eaton Bray , Dunstable
Postcode: LU6 2DT
Headteacher: Mrs Lynne Mercer (Head)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Phase: Primary
Address: High Street , Edlesborough , Dunstable
Postcode: LU6 2HS
Headteacher: Mrs Jennifer Peel (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Special Measures
Phase: Primary
Address: High Street , Edlesborough , Dunstable
Postcode: LU6 2HS
Headteacher: Mrs Jennifer Peel ()
Ofsted Rating: Good
Phase: Primary
Address: Church Road , Studham , Dunstable
Postcode: LU6 2QD
Headteacher: Dr Paul Burrett (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Phase: Primary
Address: Burr Street , Dunstable
Postcode: LU6 3AG
Headteacher: Mrs Glynn Stirling (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Phase: Primary
Address: Bull Pond Lane , Dunstable
Postcode: LU6 3BJ
Headteacher: Mr Robert Cook (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Phase: Secondary
Address: Langdale Road , Dunstable
Postcode: LU6 3BU
Headteacher: Ms Helen Palmer ()
Ofsted Rating: Good
Phase: Primary
Address: Lowther Road , Dunstable
Postcode: LU6 3NZ
Headteacher: Headteacher Stephen Fox (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Phase: Primary
Address: Cartmel Drive , Dunstable
Postcode: LU6 3PT
Headteacher: Mrs Romina Lang (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Phase: Primary
Address: Common Road , Kensworth , Dunstable
Postcode: LU6 3RH
Headteacher: Mrs Elaine Dicocco (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Special Measures
Phase: Primary
Address: Common Road , Kensworth , Dunstable
Postcode: LU6 3RH
Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Dryden ()
Ofsted Rating: Good
No stations found in this postcode district.
Average Driving Time from within the district: 8.23
Average Driving Distance: 4.43
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 718
Average Driving Time from within the district: 8.46
Average Driving Distance: 5.46
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 718
Average Driving Time from within the district: 10.89
Average Driving Distance: 7.36
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 718
Average Driving Time from within the district: 11.06
Average Driving Distance: 7.10
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 718
Average Driving Time from within the district: 12.12
Average Driving Distance: 8.08
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 664
Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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09:00 to 12:00 | Cloudy | -1.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) | 5.00% | SE 4 mph | |
12:00 to 15:00 | Sunny day | 2.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 4.00% | NE 4 mph | |
15:00 to 18:00 | Partly cloudy (day) | 2.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 3.00% | NNW 4 mph | |
18:00 to 21:00 | Cloudy | 0.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 5.00% | W 4 mph | |
21:00 to 00:00 | Partly cloudy (night) | -1.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) | 2.00% | WSW 9 mph |
Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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00:00 to 03:00 | Partly cloudy (night) | -1.0°C (feels like -6.0°C) | 3.00% | WSW 11 mph | |
03:00 to 06:00 | Overcast | 0.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) | 13.00% | W 13 mph | |
06:00 to 09:00 | Cloudy | 1.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) | 15.00% | W 13 mph | |
09:00 to 12:00 | Partly cloudy (day) | 2.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 2.00% | W 11 mph | |
12:00 to 15:00 | Sunny day | 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 1.00% | W 13 mph | |
15:00 to 18:00 | Sunny day | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 1.00% | W 9 mph | |
18:00 to 21:00 | Cloudy | 2.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 4.00% | W 7 mph | |
21:00 to 00:00 | Cloudy | 0.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 4.00% | WSW 7 mph |
Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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00:00 to 03:00 | Cloudy | 0.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 5.00% | SW 7 mph | |
03:00 to 06:00 | Cloudy | 1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 6.00% | S 7 mph | |
06:00 to 09:00 | Light rain | 2.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 44.00% | SSE 11 mph | |
09:00 to 12:00 | Heavy rain | 4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 79.00% | SSE 16 mph | |
12:00 to 15:00 | Heavy rain | 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 89.00% | SSE 20 mph | |
15:00 to 18:00 | Heavy rain | 8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 89.00% | S 22 mph | |
18:00 to 21:00 | Heavy rain | 11.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 92.00% | SSW 20 mph | |
21:00 to 00:00 | Heavy rain | 13.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 88.00% | SSW 22 mph |
Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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00:00 to 03:00 | Heavy rain | 13.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 85.00% | SSW 22 mph | |
03:00 to 06:00 | Heavy rain | 13.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 81.00% | SSW 22 mph | |
06:00 to 09:00 | Heavy rain | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 79.00% | SSW 22 mph | |
09:00 to 12:00 | Heavy rain | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 74.00% | SSW 18 mph | |
12:00 to 15:00 | Heavy rain | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 77.00% | SSW 18 mph | |
15:00 to 18:00 | Light rain | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 57.00% | SW 16 mph | |
18:00 to 21:00 | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 50.00% | SSW 13 mph | |
21:00 to 00:00 | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 17.00% | SW 16 mph |
Postal Sector | Delivery Office |
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LU6 1 | Dunstable Delivery Office |
LU6 2 | Dunstable Delivery Office |
LU6 3 | Dunstable Delivery Office |
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L | U | 6 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
We found 1 visitor attractions.
ZSL Whipsnade Zoo |
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# Bedrooms | Min Price | Max Price | Avg Price |
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£695 | £1,250 | £898 | |
1 | £650 | £3,000 | £1,060 |
2 | £1,000 | £4,500 | £1,575 |
3 | £1,200 | £3,000 | £1,738 |
4 | £2,100 | £2,100 | £2,100 |
# Bedrooms | Min Price | Max Price | Avg Price |
---|---|---|---|
£95,000 | £135,000 | £113,738 | |
1 | £87,000 | £385,000 | £174,391 |
2 | £73,500 | £725,000 | £265,052 |
3 | £209,000 | £700,000 | £411,182 |
4 | £370,000 | £1,700,000 | £649,265 |
5 | £325,000 | £1,850,000 | £1,054,444 |
6 | £850,000 | £2,000,000 | £1,400,000 |
7 | £3,500,000 | £3,500,000 | £3,500,000 |
9 | £5,500,000 | £5,500,000 | £5,500,000 |
30 | £1,400,000 | £1,400,000 | £1,400,000 |
Logo | Name | Brand Name | Address | Contact Number |
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Dunstable | Alexander & Co | 3 West Street Dunstable LU6 1SL | 01582 297501 | |
Eaton Bray | Castles Estate Agents | 4A Wallace Drive Eaton Bray LU6 2DF | 01525 302719 | |
Dunstable | Urban & Rural Property Services | 39 High Street North, Dunstable, LU6 1JE | 01582 377032 | |
Dunstable | Deakin-White | The Quadrant Shopping Centre, Dunstable, LU5 4RH | 01582 377837 | |
Dunstable | Household Estate Agents | 15b High Street North, Dunstable, LU6 1HX | 01582 377634 |
Yearly House Price Averages for the District
Type of Property | 2018 Average | 2018 Sales | 2017 Average | 2017 Sales | 2016 Average | 2016 Sales | 2015 Average | 2015 Sales |
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Detached | £539,905 | 140 | £541,408 | 131 | £518,433 | 158 | £436,127 | 147 |
Semi-Detached | £333,441 | 161 | £321,663 | 193 | £294,088 | 160 | £265,050 | 161 |
Terraced | £272,942 | 171 | £270,734 | 192 | £259,840 | 233 | £229,073 | 217 |
Flats | £175,261 | 123 | £151,937 | 131 | £147,348 | 256 | £123,805 | 141 |