LU6 2LJ 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 (2LJ) 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 LJ.

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 2LJ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is DUNSTABLE DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.

Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the LU6 2LJ postcode is home to a bustling 28 residents!

It is situated within the post town of DUNSTABLE within the old postal county of Bedfordshire.

LU6 2LJ is within the village of Whipsnade.

The LU6 2LJ postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.

Interactive Mapping Showing UPRNs within the LU6 2LJ Postcode Boundaries

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Property Type	Percentage
Residential	100%
Commercial	0%
Public	0%

Map Coordinates for LU6 2LJ

Latitude	51.8492986981
Longitude	-0.535008144026

Ordnance Survey Maps for LU6 2LJ

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Map showing 5 and 10 minutes walking distances from LU6 2LJ © Crown copyright and database rights 2024

Weather Forecast for LU6 2LJ

Thu 25th Apr

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
09:00 to 12:00	Cloudy	7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C)	33.00%	W 9 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	12.00%	WNW 9 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C)	52.00%	WNW 9 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Cloudy	7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C)	9.00%	NE 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Cloudy	5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C)	5.00%	ENE 4 mph

Fri 26th Apr

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Cloudy	4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C)	5.00%	NE 4 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Clear night	2.0°C (feels like 0.0°C)	2.00%	ENE 4 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Sunny day	2.0°C (feels like 0.0°C)	1.00%	NE 4 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Partly cloudy (day)	6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C)	2.00%	ENE 7 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	7.00%	ENE 7 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Overcast	10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	12.00%	NE 4 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Cloudy	8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C)	10.00%	ENE 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Cloudy	5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C)	11.00%	ENE 7 mph

Sat 27th Apr

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Cloudy	3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C)	11.00%	ENE 7 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Cloudy	3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C)	14.00%	ENE 7 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Cloudy	3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C)	20.00%	NE 7 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Cloudy	8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C)	18.00%	ENE 9 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	17.00%	ENE 9 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Overcast	11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	20.00%	E 11 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Cloudy	10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	20.00%	ENE 11 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Light rain	7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C)	54.00%	NE 11 mph

Sun 28th Apr

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Heavy rain	7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C)	73.00%	NE 11 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Heavy rain	7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C)	77.00%	NE 9 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Light rain	8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C)	53.00%	SE 9 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Light rain	10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	53.00%	ESE 9 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Heavy rain shower (day)	11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	62.00%	SE 9 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Light rain shower (day)	12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	41.00%	S 11 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Light rain shower (day)	10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	37.00%	W 11 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Cloudy	8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C)	9.00%	WSW 7 mph

What are the Broadband Speeds like in the LU6 2LJ Postcode?

Download Speeds For LU6 2LJ

Average Mbps	48.000
Median Mbps	47.000
Maximum Mbps	59.390

LU6 2LJ has an average download speed of 48 Megabits per second (Mbps).

1,405 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

24% of postcodes (281,143) have slower broadband speeds.

76% of postcodes (902,093) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds For LU6 2LJ

Average Mbps	11.200
Median Mbps	10.000
Maximum Mbps	16.600

LU6 2LJ has an average upload speed of 11.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).

8,030 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

31% of postcodes (362,822) have slower upload speeds.

69% of postcodes (813,789) have faster upload speeds.

Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.

Schools within a five minute drive of LU6 2LJ Postcode

England Primary Schools

Studham CofE Village School

Address: Studham CofE Village School, Church Road, Studham, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 2QD

Distance: 1.43 miles

Contact:

Kensworth Church of England Primary School

Address: Kensworth Church of England Primary School, Common Road, Kensworth, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 3RH

Distance: 1.48 miles

Contact:

Kensworth Church of England Academy

Address: Kensworth Church of England Academy, Common Road, Kensworth, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 3RH

Distance: 1.48 miles

School Website

Contact: 01582872336

Lancot School

Address: Lancot School, Lancot Drive, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 2AP

Distance: 2.39 miles

Contact: 01582667956

Dagnall VA Church of England School

Address: Dagnall VA Church of England School, Main Road South, Berkhamsted, Dagnall, Buckinghamshire, HP4 1QX

Distance: 1.45 miles

School Website

Contact: 01442842473

Data accessed January 2024

Nearest Dentists

Dentists near LU6 2LJ

QUEENSBURY DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: 66 LANGDALE ROAD, DUNSTABLE, LU6 3BS

Distance: 2.09 miles

Contact: :

DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 1A FRIARS WALK, DUNSTABLE, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 3JA

Distance: 2.42 miles

Contact: :

DARRELL HOUSE

Address: 85 WEST STREET, DUNSTABLE, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1SE

Distance: 2.47 miles

Contact: :

EDLESBOROUGH DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: 11 COW LANE, EDLESBOROUGH, DUNSTABLE, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 2HT

Distance: 2.64 miles

Contact: :

GREAT NORTHERN RD. DENTAL CLINIC

Address: DENTAL SURGEONS, 84 GREAT NORTHERN ROAD, DUNSTABLE, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU5 4BT

Distance: 2.65 miles

Contact: :

DUNSTABLE DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: 85 HIGH STREET NORTH, DUNSTABLE, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1JJ

Distance: 2.76 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest Chemists

Pharmacies near LU6 2LJ

LANGDALE PHARMACY

Address: 64 LANGDALE ROAD, DUNSTABLE, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 3BS

Distance: 2.09 miles

Contact: tel: 01582 607242

MAYFIELD PHARMACY

Address: 12 MAYFIELD ROAD, DUNSTABLE, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU5 4AP

Distance: 2.38 miles

Contact: tel: 01582 661677

HERINGTON (CHEMISTS) LTD

Address: 7 HIGH STREET SOUTH, DUNSTABLE, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 3RZ

Distance: 2.58 miles

Contact: tel: 01582 663651

WEST STREET PHARMACY

Address: 8-10 WEST STREET, DUNSTABLE, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1SX

Distance: 2.58 miles

Contact: tel: 01582 699854

EDLESBOROUGH PHARMACY

Address: 11 COW LANE, EDLESBOROUGH, DUNSTABLE, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 2HT

Distance: 2.64 miles

Contact: tel: 01525 223181

BOOTS

Address: 36-40 BROADWALK, DUNSTABLE, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU5 4RH

Distance: 2.69 miles

Contact: tel: 01582 663351

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Nearest Opticians

Opticians near LU6 2LJ

BROWN AND WENMAN LTD

Address: 18 ALBION STREET, DUNSTABLE, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1SA

Distance: 2.64 miles

Contact: :

ALLDERS OPTICIANS (DUNSTABLE)

Address: 42 HIGH STREET NORTH, DUNSTABLE, LU6 1LA

Distance: 2.66 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: :

DUNSTABLE EYE CENTRE

Address: 5A QUEENSWAY PARADE, DUNSTABLE, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU5 4DW

Distance: 2.72 miles

Contact: :

SPECSAVERS DUNSTABLE WHITE LION LTD

Address: 2-8 LUTON ROAD, DUNSTABLE, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU5 4RF

Distance: 2.85 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest GP Surgeries

Doctors near LU6 2LJ

KIRBY ROAD SURGERY

Address: 58 KIRBY ROAD, DUNSTABLE, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 3JH

Distance: 2.37 miles

Contact: tel: 01582 609121

WEST STREET SURGERY

Address: 89 WEST STREET, DUNSTABLE, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 1SF

Distance: 2.47 miles

Contact: tel: 01582 664401

PRIORY GARDENS - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE

Address: PRIORY GARDENS, DUNSTABLE, LU6 3SU

Distance: 2.60 miles

Contact: :

EASTGATE SURGERY

Address: EASTGATE HOUSE, 28-34 CHURCH STREET, DUNSTABLE, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU5 4RU

Distance: 2.62 miles

Contact: tel: 01582 670050

EDLESBOROUGH SURGERY

Address: 11 COW LANE, EDLESBOROUGH, DUNSTABLE, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU6 2HT

Distance: 2.64 miles

Contact: tel: 01525 221630

KINGSBURY COURT SURGERY

Address: CHURCH STREET, DUNSTABLE, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU5 4RS

Distance: 2.69 miles

Contact: tel: 01582 663218

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Transport Links near LU6 2LJ

Train Stations

Nearest stations for postcode: LU6 2LJ

Leagrave
Leagrave station, Compton Avenue, Leagrave, Bedfordshire, LU4 9BA
Distance: 7.37 miles
Driving Time: 13.84 minutes
Cheddington
Cheddington station, Station Road, Cheddington, Buckinghamshire, LU7 0SQ
Distance: 7.84 miles
Driving Time: 11.63 minutes
Tring
Tring station, Station Road, Tring, Hertfordshire, HP23 5QR
Distance: 8.03 miles
Driving Time: 11.39 minutes
Luton
Luton station, Station Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 2LT
Distance: 8.76 miles
Driving Time: 15.19 minutes
Berkhamsted
Berkhamsted station, Station Approach, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 2AR
Distance: 9.91 miles
Driving Time: 16.74 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Motorway Junctions near LU6 2LJ

Train Stations

Motorway Junctions near LU6 2LJ

M1 J11

Distance: 6.09 miles

Driving Time: 11.04 minutes

M1 J9

Distance: 6.31 miles

Driving Time: 9.60 minutes

M1 J10

Distance: 7.34 miles

Driving Time: 11.71 minutes

M1 J11A

Distance: 7.41 miles

Driving Time: 12.61 minutes

M1 J12

Distance: 11.39 miles

Driving Time: 16.75 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Who are my Elected Representatives in the LU6 2LJ Postcode?

Westminster Constituency	South West Bedfordshire Co Const
Member or Parliament	Andrew Selous
Contact Details	Contact Andrew Selous
Political Party	Conservative

What Council is the LU6 2LJ 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 2LJ 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 Library

Postcodes near the LU6 2LJ Postcode

LU6 2LL LU6 2LG

What Popular Supermarkets are near the LU6 2LJ Postcode?

Popular Supermarkets near LU6 2LJ
Supermarket	Distance	Directions
Aldi, Church Street, DUNSTABLE, LU5 4RP	4.34 miles	Directions from LU6 2LJ to Aldi
Iceland, High Street North, DUNSTABLE, LU6 1LE	4.38 miles	Directions from LU6 2LJ to Iceland
Asda, Court Drive, DUNSTABLE, LU5 4JD	4.53 miles	Directions from LU6 2LJ to Asda
Sainsburys, Luton Road, DUNSTABLE, LU5 4RF	4.57 miles	Directions from LU6 2LJ to Sainsburys
Morrisons, High Street, Houghton Regis, DUNSTABLE, LU5 5BJ	6.10 miles	Directions from LU6 2LJ to Morrisons

What Popular Restaurants are near the LU6 2LJ Postcode?

Burger King Restaurants near LU6 2LJ
Burger King	Distance	Directions
196-198 Arndale Centre, Luton, LU1 2TL	5.49 miles	Directions from LU6 2LJ to 196-198 Arndale Centre
Junction 11-12, M1 Southbound, Toddington, LU5 6HR	6.94 miles	Directions from LU6 2LJ to Junction 11-12, M1 Southbound
Junction 11-12, M1 Northbound, Toddington, LU5 6HR	6.94 miles	Directions from LU6 2LJ to Junction 11-12, M1 Northbound
Burger King - London Luton Airport, Luton, LU2 9LY	7.04 miles	Directions from LU6 2LJ to Burger King - London Luton Airport

Mcdonald's Restaurants near LU6 2LJ
Mcdonald's	Distance	Directions
McDonald's, Luton Road, DUNSTABLE, LU5 4UR	2.84 miles	Directions from LU6 2LJ to McDonald's, Luton Road, DUNSTABLE, LU5 4UR
McDonald's, Chaul End Lane, LUTON, LU4 8EZ	4.41 miles	Directions from LU6 2LJ to McDonald's, Chaul End Lane, LUTON, LU4 8EZ
McDonald's, Marsh Road, LUTON, LU3 2TU	5.17 miles	Directions from LU6 2LJ to McDonald's, Marsh Road, LUTON, LU3 2TU
McDonald's, George Street, LUTON, LU1 2AZ	5.48 miles	Directions from LU6 2LJ to McDonald's, George Street, LUTON, LU1 2AZ

KFC Restaurants near LU6 2LJ
Restaurant	Distance	Directions
KFC, High Street South, DUNSTABLE, LU6 3RZ	2.57 miles	Directions from LU6 2LJ to KFC Dunstable - High Street
KFC, Chaul End Lane, LUTON, LU4 8EZ	4.41 miles	Directions from LU6 2LJ to KFC Luton - Hatters Way Retail Park
KFC, Dunstable Road, LUTON, LU1 1EH	5.21 miles	Directions from LU6 2LJ to KFC Luton - Dunstable Road
KFC, The Mall, LUTON, LU1 2LJ	5.61 miles	Directions from LU6 2LJ to KFC Luton - The Mall
KFC, Toddington, DUNSTABLE, LU5 6HR	6.88 miles	Directions from LU6 2LJ to KFC Toddington - M1 North Services