LU6 2BW is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (LU6) is called the outward code. The part after the space (2BW) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case LU which means Luton.
- Postal District. In our case LU6.
- Postal Sector. In our case LU6 2.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case BW.
The regional mail center for the post area LU is the Princess Royal Distribution Centre, which is located at Blackmore Drive, North Circular, LONDON , NW10 7RH.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the LU6 2BW postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is DUNSTABLE DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the LU6 2BW postcode have the street address of Castle Hill Road
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the LU6 2BW postcode is home to a bustling 27 residents!
It is situated within the post town of DUNSTABLE within the old postal county of Bedfordshire.
LU6 2BW is within the village of Totternhoe.
The LU6 2BW postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in LU6 2BW are houses. Of these houses, most are detached. The remainder are semi-detached.
Most properties in LU6 2BW are owned by the occupiers with the rest being unknown tenure.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Map Coordinates for LU6 2BW
| Latitude | 51.8902562064 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -0.583549511678 |
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Weather Forecast for LU6 2BW
Tue 16th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Heavy rain shower (day) | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 61.00% | NNW 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Heavy rain | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 78.00% | NNW 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Light rain | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 54.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 41.00% | NW 7 mph |
Wed 17th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 6.00% | WNW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Clear night | 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 1.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 4.00% | WNW 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 3.00% | NW 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 6.00% | NW 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 45.00% | NW 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 12.00% | NW 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 3.00% | NNW 9 mph |
Thu 18th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 5.00% | NNW 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 2.00% | N 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 2.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 2.00% | N 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 8.00% | WNW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 6.00% | W 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 8.00% | W 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 53.00% | WSW 11 mph |
Fri 19th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 18.00% | WSW 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 14.00% | W 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 13.00% | WNW 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 9.00% | NW 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 11.00% | NW 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 9.00% | NNW 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 6.00% | NNW 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 2.00% | N 9 mph |
Sat 20th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 2.00% | N 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 1.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Sunny day | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 1.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 4.00% | N 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 7.00% | N 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 5.00% | N 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 4.00% | N 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 1.00% | NNE 4 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the LU6 2BW Postcode?
Download Speeds For LU6 2BW
| Average Mbps | 59.100 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 78.100 |
| Maximum Mbps | 79.910 |
LU6 2BW has an average download speed of 59.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,374 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
38% of postcodes (446,887) have slower broadband speeds.
62% of postcodes (736,380) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For LU6 2BW
| Average Mbps | 15.100 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 19.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
LU6 2BW has an average upload speed of 15.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
11,961 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
66% of postcodes (781,303) have slower upload speeds.
33% of postcodes (391,377) have faster upload speeds.
Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.
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Nearest Schools to the LU6 2BW Postcode
Primary Schools
Eaton Bray Academy
Address: School Lane, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 2DT
Headteacher: Mrs Lynne Mercer
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2019-05-24)
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: 01525220468
Stanbridge Lower School
Address: Tilsworth Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 9HY
Headteacher: Ms Samantha Gooding
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2022-09-29)
Distance: 1.52 miles
Contact: 01525210328
Totternhoe Church of England Academy
Address: Church Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 1RE
Headteacher: Miss Gemma Needham
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2022-06-15)
Distance: 1.53 miles
Contact: 01582662959
Secondary Schools
All Saints Academy Dunstable
Address: Houghton Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5AB
Headteacher: Mrs Elizabeth Furber
Ofsted Rating: Serious Weaknesses (as of 2022-11-23)
Distance: 3.75 miles
Contact: 01582619700
Queensbury Academy
Address: Langdale Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 3BU
Headteacher: Ms Helen Palmer
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2022-12-01)
Distance: 3.91 miles
Contact: 01582601241
Brooklands Middle School
Address: Brooklands Drive, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3PF
Headteacher: Mrs Julie Hodgson
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-07-04)
Distance: 4.69 miles
Contact: 01525372018
Higher Schools
Luton Sixth Form College
Address: Bradgers Hill Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7EW
Headteacher: Mr Altaf Hussain
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-10-13)
Distance: 11.69 miles
Contact: 01582877500
Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College
Address: Green Lane, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 9LY
Headteacher: Mr Tim Detheridge
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-05-05)
Distance: 13.27 miles
Contact: 01234762890
Milton Keynes College
Address: Chaffron Way Centre, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK6 5LP
Headteacher: Dr Julie Mills
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2017-05-26)
Distance: 15.04 miles
Contact: 01908684444
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near LU6 2BW
EDLESBOROUGH DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 11 COW LANE, EDLESBOROUGH, DUNSTABLE, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 2HT
Distance: 1.52 miles
Contact: :
DARRELL HOUSE
Address: 85 WEST STREET, DUNSTABLE, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1SE
Distance: 2.48 miles
Contact: :
DUNSTABLE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 85 HIGH STREET NORTH, DUNSTABLE, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1JJ
Distance: 2.50 miles
Contact: :
HOUGHTON REGIS DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: BIERRUM HOUSE, 105-111 HIGH STREET, HOUGHTON REGIS, DUNSTABLE, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU5 5BJ
Distance: 2.76 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 1A FRIARS WALK, DUNSTABLE, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 3JA
Distance: 2.76 miles
Contact: :
QUEENSBURY DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 66 LANGDALE ROAD, DUNSTABLE, LU6 3BS
Distance: 2.84 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near LU6 2BW
EDLESBOROUGH PHARMACY
Address: 11 COW LANE, EDLESBOROUGH, DUNSTABLE, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 2HT
Distance: 1.52 miles
Contact: tel: 01525 223181
JHOOTS PHARMACY
Address: 116 HIGH STREET NORTH, DUNSTABLE, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1LN
Distance: 2.40 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 600268
WEST STREET PHARMACY
Address: 8-10 WEST STREET, DUNSTABLE, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1SX
Distance: 2.64 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 699854
BOOTS
Address: 36-40 BROADWALK, DUNSTABLE, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU5 4RH
Distance: 2.69 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 663351
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: COURT DRIVE, DUNSTABLE, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU5 4JD
Distance: 2.70 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 697021
HERINGTON (CHEMISTS) LTD
Address: 7 HIGH STREET SOUTH, DUNSTABLE, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 3RZ
Distance: 2.75 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 663651
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near LU6 2BW
BEDFORD DOMICILIARY SPECSAVERS LTD
Address: 10 WOLSELEY DRIVE, DUNSTABLE, LU6 1FH
Distance: 2.07 miles
Contact: :
BROWN AND WENMAN LTD
Address: 18 ALBION STREET, DUNSTABLE, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1SA
Distance: 2.57 miles
Contact: :
DUNSTABLE EYE CENTRE
Address: 5A QUEENSWAY PARADE, DUNSTABLE, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU5 4DW
Distance: 2.62 miles
Contact: :
ALLDERS OPTICIANS (DUNSTABLE)
Address: 42 HIGH STREET NORTH, DUNSTABLE, LU6 1LA
Distance: 2.64 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (DUNSTABLE)
Address: 17-19 BROADWALK SOUTH, QUADRANT SHOPPING CENTRE, DUNSTABLE, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU5 4RH
Distance: 2.69 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (DUNSTABLE)
Address: 42 BROADWALK, QUADRANT CENTRE, DUNSTABLE, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU5 4RH
Distance: 2.69 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near LU6 2BW
EDLESBOROUGH SURGERY
Address: 11 COW LANE, EDLESBOROUGH, DUNSTABLE, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 2HT
Distance: 1.52 miles
Contact: tel: 01525 221630
KIRBY ROAD SURGERY
Address: 58 KIRBY ROAD, DUNSTABLE, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 3JH
Distance: 2.48 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 609121
WEST STREET SURGERY
Address: 89 WEST STREET, DUNSTABLE, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1SF
Distance: 2.49 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 664401
PRIORY GARDENS SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: PRIORY GARDENS SURGERY, FIRST FLOOR, GROVE VIEW INTEGRATED HEALTH HUB, COURT DRIVE, DUNSTABLE, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU5 4JD
Distance: 2.70 miles
Contact: :
PRIORY GARDENS SURGERY
Address: GROVE VIEW INTEGRATED, COURT DRIVE, DUNSTABLE, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU5 4JD
Distance: 2.70 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 699622
EASTGATE SURGERY
Address: EASTGATE HOUSE, 28-34 CHURCH STREET, DUNSTABLE, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU5 4RU
Distance: 2.73 miles
Contact: tel: 01582 670050
Transport Links near LU6 2BW
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: LU6 2BW
- Leighton Buzzard
Leighton Buzzard station, Station Approach, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 2LYDistance: 6.50 milesDriving Time: 10.06 minutes - Cheddington
Cheddington station, Station Road, Cheddington, Buckinghamshire, LU7 0SQDistance: 8.05 milesDriving Time: 12.10 minutes - Harlington (Bedfordshire)
Harlington station, Station Road, Harlington, Bedfordshire, LU5 6LDDistance: 8.14 milesDriving Time: 11.68 minutes - Tring
Tring station, Station Road, Tring, Hertfordshire, HP23 5QRDistance: 8.71 milesDriving Time: 12.95 minutes - Leagrave
Leagrave station, Compton Avenue, Leagrave, Bedfordshire, LU4 9BADistance: 8.98 milesDriving Time: 12.36 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near LU6 2BW
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near LU6 2BW
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the LU6 2BW Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | South West Bedfordshire Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Andrew Selous |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the LU6 2BW Postcode in?
The Council for this Postcode is Central Bedfordshire Council, who are a Unitary authority. This means that they are responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways as well as normal council duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for Central Bedfordshire at the following link Central Bedfordshire.How much is the Council Tax?
Central Bedfordshire Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Central Bedfordshire charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the LU6 2BW Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Central Bedfordshire council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Virtual LibraryHouse Sales in LU6 2BW
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | £540,000 | £540,000 | £540,000 | 1 |
| 2011 | £260,000 | £260,000 | £260,000 | 1 |
| 2013 | £186,000 | £186,000 | £186,000 | 1 |
| 2014 | £500,000 | £500,000 | £500,000 | 1 |
| 2015 | £349,950 | £349,950 | £349,950 | 1 |
| 2016 | £300,000 | £375,000 | £337,500 | 2 |
| 2020 | £490,000 | £490,000 | £490,000 | 1 |
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What Popular Supermarkets are near the LU6 2BW Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland, High Street North, DUNSTABLE, LU6 1LE | 4.14 miles | Directions from LU6 2BW to Iceland |
| Asda, Court Drive, DUNSTABLE, LU5 4JD | 4.33 miles | Directions from LU6 2BW to Asda |
| Morrisons, High Street, Houghton Regis, DUNSTABLE, LU5 5BJ | 4.43 miles | Directions from LU6 2BW to Morrisons |
| Aldi, Church Street, DUNSTABLE, LU5 4RP | 4.45 miles | Directions from LU6 2BW to Aldi |
| Sainsburys, Luton Road, DUNSTABLE, LU5 4RF | 5.01 miles | Directions from LU6 2BW to Sainsburys |
What Popular Restaurants are near the LU6 2BW Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Junction 11-12, M1 Southbound, Toddington, LU5 6HR | 5.32 miles | Directions from LU6 2BW to Junction 11-12, M1 Southbound |
| Junction 11-12, M1 Northbound, Toddington, LU5 6HR | 5.32 miles | Directions from LU6 2BW to Junction 11-12, M1 Northbound |
| 196-198 Arndale Centre, Luton, LU1 2TL | 7.15 miles | Directions from LU6 2BW to 196-198 Arndale Centre |
| Burger King - London Luton Airport, Luton, LU2 9LY | 8.82 miles | Directions from LU6 2BW to Burger King - London Luton Airport |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Watling Street, Hockliffe, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, LU7 9LZ | 2.60 miles | Directions from LU6 2BW to McDonald's, Watling Street, Hockliffe, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, LU7 9LZ |
| McDonald's, Billington Road, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, LU7 9HH | 2.98 miles | Directions from LU6 2BW to McDonald's, Billington Road, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, LU7 9HH |
| McDonald's, Luton Road, DUNSTABLE, LU5 4UR | 3.11 miles | Directions from LU6 2BW to McDonald's, Luton Road, DUNSTABLE, LU5 4UR |
| McDonald's, Chaul End Lane, LUTON, LU4 8EZ | 5.46 miles | Directions from LU6 2BW to McDonald's, Chaul End Lane, LUTON, LU4 8EZ |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, High Street South, DUNSTABLE, LU6 3RZ | 2.74 miles | Directions from LU6 2BW to KFC Dunstable - High Street |
| KFC, Toddington, DUNSTABLE, LU5 6HR | 5.20 miles | Directions from LU6 2BW to KFC Toddington - M1 North Services |
| KFC, Chaul End Lane, LUTON, LU4 8EZ | 5.46 miles | Directions from LU6 2BW to KFC Luton - Hatters Way Retail Park |
| KFC, Dunstable Road, LUTON, LU1 1EH | 6.69 miles | Directions from LU6 2BW to KFC Luton - Dunstable Road |
| KFC, The Mall, LUTON, LU1 2LJ | 7.31 miles | Directions from LU6 2BW to KFC Luton - The Mall |