LU6 3BL 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 (3BL) 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 3.
Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case BL.

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 3BL 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 3BL postcode have the street address of Hawthorn Close

Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the LU6 3BL postcode is home to a bustling 56 residents!

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

LU6 3BL is within the town of Dunstable.

The LU6 3BL postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.

According to our data. Most dwellings in LU6 3BL are houses. Of these houses, most are semi-detached. The remainder are detached.

Most properties in LU6 3BL are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.

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

Telephone Area Code for LU6 3BL

The telephone area code for LU6 3BL is 01582 Luton.

Map Coordinates for LU6 3BL

Latitude	51.8806362603
Longitude	-0.517209196687

Ordnance Survey Maps for LU6 3BL

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Map showing 5 and 10 minutes walking distances from LU6 3BL © Crown copyright and database rights 2024

Weather Forecast for LU6 3BL

Mon 29th Apr

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
03:00 to 06:00	Clear night	5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C)	1.00%	SSW 11 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Sunny day	6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C)	2.00%	S 11 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Partly cloudy (day)	11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	1.00%	SSW 16 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	4.00%	SSW 18 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Partly cloudy (day)	14.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	2.00%	SSW 18 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Sunny day	12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	0.00%	S 13 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Clear night	10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	0.00%	SSE 11 mph

Tue 30th Apr

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Clear night	9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C)	0.00%	SSE 9 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Clear night	8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C)	0.00%	SE 9 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Sunny day	8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C)	0.00%	SE 9 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Sunny day	13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	2.00%	SSE 11 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	16.0°C (feels like 13.0°C)	6.00%	SSE 13 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Partly cloudy (day)	15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C)	6.00%	SSE 11 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Partly cloudy (day)	14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C)	7.00%	SSE 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Partly cloudy (night)	11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	8.00%	SSE 7 mph

Wed 1st May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Cloudy	10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	11.00%	SSE 4 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Cloudy	9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	10.00%	S 4 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Cloudy	9.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	10.00%	SSE 4 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Cloudy	12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	10.00%	NE 4 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	14.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	13.00%	ESE 4 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	14.00%	W 7 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Cloudy	14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C)	13.00%	WNW 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Cloudy	11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	13.00%	WNW 9 mph

Thu 2nd May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Overcast	10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	14.00%	WNW 9 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Light rain	10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	44.00%	WNW 9 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Cloudy	10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	15.00%	WNW 9 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Overcast	12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	15.00%	WNW 9 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	10.00%	NW 11 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Partly cloudy (day)	17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C)	8.00%	NW 11 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Sunny day	15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	8.00%	NNW 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Partly cloudy (night)	12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	5.00%	NNW 9 mph

What are the Broadband Speeds like in the LU6 3BL Postcode?

Download Speeds For LU6 3BL

Average Mbps	171.700
Median Mbps	107.000
Maximum Mbps	593.000

LU6 3BL has an average download speed of 171.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).

161 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

95% of postcodes (1,119,891) have slower broadband speeds.

5% of postcodes (64,589) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds For LU6 3BL

Average Mbps	14.000
Median Mbps	10.000
Maximum Mbps	39.000

LU6 3BL has an average upload speed of 14 Megabits per second (Mbps).

12,031 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

55% of postcodes (650,787) have slower upload speeds.

44% of postcodes (521,823) have faster upload speeds.

Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.

Schools within a five minute drive of LU6 3BL Postcode

England Primary Schools

Watling Lower School

Address: Watling Lower School, Bull Pond Lane, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 3BJ

Distance: 0.09 miles

School Website

Contact: 01582662232

Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School

Address: Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School, Leighton Court, Ashton St. Peters Primary School, Leighton Court, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 1EW

Distance: 0.63 miles

School Website

Contact: 01582663410

Dunstable Icknield Lower School

Address: Dunstable Icknield Lower School, Burr Street, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 3AG

Distance: 0.39 miles

School Website

Contact: 01582663709

St. Augustine's Academy

Address: St. Augustine's Academy, Oakwood Avenue, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 4AS

Distance: 0.63 miles

School Website

Contact: 01582661778

Ardley Hill Academy

Address: Ardley Hill Academy, Lowther Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 3NZ

Distance: 0.38 miles

School Website

Contact: 01582667955

Lark Rise Academy

Address: Lark Rise Academy, Cartmel Drive, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 3PT

Distance: 0.47 miles

School Website

Contact: 01582607852

Beecroft Academy

Address: Beecroft Academy, Westfield Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 1DW

Distance: 1.05 miles

School Website

Contact: 01582663486

Lancot School

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

Distance: 0.99 miles

Contact: 01582667956

England Secondary Schools

Priory Academy

Address: Priory Academy, Priory Academy, Britain Street, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 4JA

Distance: 0.25 miles

School Website

Contact: 01582661158

Queensbury Academy

Address: Queensbury Academy, Langdale Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 3BU

Distance: 0.50 miles

School Website

Contact: 01582601241

All Saints Academy Dunstable

Address: All Saints Academy Dunstable, Houghton Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5AB

Distance: 1.19 miles

School Website

Contact: 01582619700

Data accessed January 2024

Nearest Dentists

Dentists near LU6 3BL

DENTAL SURGERY

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

Distance: 0.20 miles

Contact: :

QUEENSBURY DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: 66 LANGDALE ROAD, DUNSTABLE, LU6 3BS

Distance: 0.21 miles

Contact: :

GREAT NORTHERN RD. DENTAL CLINIC

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

Distance: 0.38 miles

Contact: :

DARRELL HOUSE

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

Distance: 0.47 miles

Contact: :

DUNSTABLE DENTAL PRACTICE

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

Distance: 0.65 miles

Contact: :

POYNTERS ROAD DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: 263 POYNTERS ROAD, DUNSTABLE, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU5 4SJ

Distance: 1.38 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest Chemists

Pharmacies near LU6 3BL

LANGDALE PHARMACY

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

Distance: 0.21 miles

Contact: tel: 01582 607242

HERINGTON (CHEMISTS) LTD

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

Distance: 0.34 miles

Contact: tel: 01582 663651

WEST STREET PHARMACY

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

Distance: 0.41 miles

Contact: tel: 01582 699854

BOOTS

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

Distance: 0.47 miles

Contact: tel: 01582 663351

MAYFIELD PHARMACY

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

Distance: 0.52 miles

Contact: tel: 01582 661677

ASDA PHARMACY

Address: COURT DRIVE, DUNSTABLE, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU5 4JD

Distance: 0.75 miles

Contact: tel: 01582 697021

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Nearest Opticians

Opticians near LU6 3BL

SPECSAVERS (DUNSTABLE)

Address: 17-19 BROADWALK SOUTH, QUADRANT SHOPPING CENTRE, DUNSTABLE, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU5 4RH

Distance: 0.47 miles

Contact: :

BOOTS OPTICIANS (DUNSTABLE)

Address: 42 BROADWALK, QUADRANT CENTRE, DUNSTABLE, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU5 4RH

Distance: 0.47 miles

Contact: :

ALLDERS OPTICIANS (DUNSTABLE)

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

Distance: 0.48 miles

Contact: :

BROWN AND WENMAN LTD

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

Distance: 0.51 miles

Contact: :

DUNSTABLE EYE CENTRE

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

Distance: 0.54 miles

Contact: :

SPECSAVERS DUNSTABLE WHITE LION LTD

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

Distance: 0.56 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest GP Surgeries

Doctors near LU6 3BL

PRIORY GARDENS - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE

Address: PRIORY GARDENS, DUNSTABLE, LU6 3SU

Distance: 0.36 miles

Contact: :

EASTGATE SURGERY

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

Distance: 0.40 miles

Contact: tel: 01582 670050

KINGSBURY COURT SURGERY

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

Distance: 0.43 miles

Contact: tel: 01582 663218

KIRBY ROAD SURGERY

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

Distance: 0.44 miles

Contact: tel: 01582 609121

WEST STREET SURGERY

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

Distance: 0.46 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: 0.75 miles

Contact: :

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Transport Links near LU6 3BL

Train Stations

Nearest stations for postcode: LU6 3BL

Leagrave
Leagrave station, Compton Avenue, Leagrave, Bedfordshire, LU4 9BA
Distance: 3.98 miles
Driving Time: 9.30 minutes
Luton
Luton station, Station Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 2LT
Distance: 5.43 miles
Driving Time: 10.81 minutes
Luton Airport Parkway
Luton Airport Parkway station, Parkway Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 3JW
Distance: 8.05 miles
Driving Time: 13.11 minutes
Harlington (Bedfordshire)
Harlington station, Station Road, Harlington, Bedfordshire, LU5 6LD
Distance: 8.45 miles
Driving Time: 13.45 minutes
Cheddington
Cheddington station, Station Road, Cheddington, Buckinghamshire, LU7 0SQ
Distance: 9.07 miles
Driving Time: 14.68 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Motorway Junctions near LU6 3BL

Train Stations

Motorway Junctions near LU6 3BL

M1 J11

Distance: 2.70 miles

Driving Time: 6.51 minutes

M1 J11A

Distance: 4.02 miles

Driving Time: 8.07 minutes

M1 J10

Distance: 5.88 miles

Driving Time: 9.68 minutes

M1 J9

Distance: 6.39 miles

Driving Time: 9.31 minutes

M1 J12

Distance: 7.99 miles

Driving Time: 12.21 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Who are my Elected Representatives in the LU6 3BL 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 3BL 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 3BL 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.

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House Sales in LU6 3BL

Yearly House Sales for LU6 3BL
Year	High	Low	Average	Sales
2011	£205,000	£205,000	£205,000	1
2012	£215,000	£215,000	£215,000	1
2013	£235,000	£235,000	£235,000	1
2014	£250,000	£250,000	£250,000	1
2016	£48,000	£48,000	£48,000	1
2017	£335,000	£335,000	£335,000	1
2018	£305,000	£305,000	£305,000	1
2019	£335,000	£335,000	£335,000	1
2020	£340,000	£340,000	£340,000	1
2021	£310,000	£310,000	£310,000	1

Postcodes near the LU6 3BL Postcode

LU6 3BH Bullpond Lane LU6 3BJ Bullpond Lane LU6 3BN Furness Avenue LU6 3JD Garden Road LU6 3HS High Street South LU6 3NP Periwinkle Lane LU6 3SL Regency Court LU6 3SR Royale Walk LU6 3JG Staines Square LU6 3JQ Staines Square LU6 3JB The Cedars LU6 3BF Woolpack Close

What Popular Supermarkets are near the LU6 3BL Postcode?

Popular Supermarkets near LU6 3BL
Supermarket	Distance	Directions
Aldi, Church Street, DUNSTABLE, LU5 4RP	0.73 miles	Directions from LU6 3BL to Aldi
Sainsburys, Luton Road, DUNSTABLE, LU5 4RF	0.90 miles	Directions from LU6 3BL to Sainsburys
Iceland, High Street North, DUNSTABLE, LU6 1LE	0.92 miles	Directions from LU6 3BL to Iceland
Asda, Court Drive, DUNSTABLE, LU5 4JD	0.97 miles	Directions from LU6 3BL to Asda
Morrisons, High Street, Houghton Regis, DUNSTABLE, LU5 5BJ	2.59 miles	Directions from LU6 3BL to Morrisons

What Popular Restaurants are near the LU6 3BL Postcode?

Burger King Restaurants near LU6 3BL
Burger King	Distance	Directions
196-198 Arndale Centre, Luton, LU1 2TL	4.29 miles	Directions from LU6 3BL to 196-198 Arndale Centre
Junction 11-12, M1 Southbound, Toddington, LU5 6HR	4.67 miles	Directions from LU6 3BL to Junction 11-12, M1 Southbound
Junction 11-12, M1 Northbound, Toddington, LU5 6HR	4.67 miles	Directions from LU6 3BL to Junction 11-12, M1 Northbound
Burger King - London Luton Airport, Luton, LU2 9LY	5.97 miles	Directions from LU6 3BL to Burger King - London Luton Airport

Mcdonald's Restaurants near LU6 3BL
Mcdonald's	Distance	Directions
McDonald's, Luton Road, DUNSTABLE, LU5 4UR	0.56 miles	Directions from LU6 3BL to McDonald's, Luton Road, DUNSTABLE, LU5 4UR
McDonald's, Chaul End Lane, LUTON, LU4 8EZ	2.71 miles	Directions from LU6 3BL to McDonald's, Chaul End Lane, LUTON, LU4 8EZ
McDonald's, Marsh Road, LUTON, LU3 2TU	3.12 miles	Directions from LU6 3BL to McDonald's, Marsh Road, LUTON, LU3 2TU
McDonald's, Watling Street, Hockliffe, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, LU7 9LZ	4.26 miles	Directions from LU6 3BL to McDonald's, Watling Street, Hockliffe, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, LU7 9LZ

KFC Restaurants near LU6 3BL
Restaurant	Distance	Directions
KFC, High Street South, DUNSTABLE, LU6 3RZ	0.34 miles	Directions from LU6 3BL to KFC Dunstable - High Street
KFC, Chaul End Lane, LUTON, LU4 8EZ	2.71 miles	Directions from LU6 3BL to KFC Luton - Hatters Way Retail Park
KFC, Dunstable Road, LUTON, LU1 1EH	3.86 miles	Directions from LU6 3BL to KFC Luton - Dunstable Road
KFC, The Mall, LUTON, LU1 2LJ	4.45 miles	Directions from LU6 3BL to KFC Luton - The Mall
KFC, Toddington, DUNSTABLE, LU5 6HR	4.62 miles	Directions from LU6 3BL to KFC Toddington - M1 North Services