LU5 6DS is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.

Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (LU5) is called the outward code. The part after the space (6DS) 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 LU5.
Postal Sector. In our case LU7 9.
Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case DS.

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 LU5 6DS postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is TODDINGTON SPDO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.

The properties in the LU5 6DS postcode have the street address of Dunstable Road

Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the LU5 6DS postcode is home to a bustling 61 residents!

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

LU5 6DS is within the village of Toddington.

The LU5 6DS postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.

According to our data. Most dwellings in LU5 6DS are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of bungalows. Of these houses, most are detached. The remainder are end-terraced, mid-terraced and semi-detached. Of these bungalows, most are detached.

Most properties in LU5 6DS are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.

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

Map Coordinates for LU5 6DS

Latitude	51.94268845
Longitude	-0.533844535591

Ordnance Survey Maps for LU5 6DS

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Map showing 5 and 10 minutes walking distances from LU5 6DS © Crown copyright and database rights 2024

Weather Forecast for LU5 6DS

Mon 29th Apr

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Time Period	Icon	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
18:00 to 21:00		Sunny day	13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	0.00%	SSW 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	12.0°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 LU5 6DS Postcode?

Download Speeds For LU5 6DS

Average Mbps	185.300
Median Mbps	156.100
Maximum Mbps	593.000

LU5 6DS has an average download speed of 185.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).

99 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

96% of postcodes (1,137,757) have slower broadband speeds.

4% of postcodes (46,785) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds For LU5 6DS

Average Mbps	22.500
Median Mbps	21.000
Maximum Mbps	39.000

LU5 6DS has an average upload speed of 22.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).

751 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

96% of postcodes (1,139,014) have slower upload speeds.

4% of postcodes (44,876) have faster upload speeds.

Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.

Schools within a five minute drive of LU5 6DS Postcode

England Primary Schools

Chalton Lower School

Address: Chalton Lower School, Luton Road, Chalton, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9UJ

Distance: 1.75 miles

School Website

Contact: 01525872354

Houghton Regis Primary School

Address: Houghton Regis Primary School, St Michael's Avenue, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5DH

Distance: 2.69 miles

School Website

Contact: 01582867487

Toddington St George Lower School

Address: Toddington St George Lower School, Manor Road, Toddington, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 6AJ

Distance: 0.48 miles

Contact:

Thomas Whitehead Church of England Academy

Address: Thomas Whitehead Church of England Academy, Angels Lane, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5HH

Distance: 2.60 miles

School Website

Contact: 01582865466

Thomas Whitehead CofE School

Address: Thomas Whitehead CofE School, Angels Lane, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5HH

Distance: 2.60 miles

Contact:

Toddington St George Church of England School

Address: Toddington St George Church of England School, Manor Road, Toddington, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 6AJ

Distance: 0.48 miles

School Website

Contact: 01525872360

England Secondary Schools

Parkfields Middle School

Address: Parkfields Middle School, Park Road, Toddington, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 6AB

Distance: 0.63 miles

Contact:

Data accessed January 2024

Nearest Dentists

Dentists near LU5 6DS

CHURCH SQUARE DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: 19 CHURCH SQUARE, TODDINGTON, DUNSTABLE, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU5 6AA

Distance: 0.51 miles

Contact: :

PERFECT PROFILES

Address: 27 BEDFORD SQUARE, HOUGHTON REGIS, DUNSTABLE, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU5 5ES

Distance: 2.68 miles

Contact: :

MOBILE DENTAL UNIT SOUTH

Address: HOUGHTON REGIS HEALTH CENTRE, BEDFORD SQUARE, DUNSTABLE, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU5 5ES

Distance: 2.68 miles

Contact: :

HOUGHTON REGIS HEALTH CENTRE

Address: BEDFORD SQUARE, HOUGHTON REGIS, DUNSTABLE, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU5 5ES

Distance: 2.68 miles

Contact: :

HOUGHTON REGIS DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: BIERRUM HOUSE, 105-111 HIGH STREET, HOUGHTON REGIS, DUNSTABLE, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU5 5BJ

Distance: 2.73 miles

Contact: :

DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 115 SUNDON PARK ROAD, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU3 3AD

Distance: 3.29 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest Chemists

Pharmacies near LU5 6DS

PHARMAG LTD

Address: TODDINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE, LUTON ROAD, TODDINGTON, DUNSTABLE, LU5 6DE

Distance: 0.26 miles

Contact: tel: 01525 872093

HOUGHTON REGIS PHARMACY

Address: HOUGHTON REGIS MEDICAL CENTRE, PEEL STREET, HOUGHTON REGIS, DUNSTABLE, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU5 5EZ

Distance: 2.63 miles

Contact: tel: 01582 866315

TITAN PHARMACY

Address: 17-18 BEDFORD SQUARE, HOUGHTON REGIS, DUNSTABLE, LU5 5ES

Distance: 2.68 miles

Contact: tel: 01582 865777

WHEATFIELD PHARMACY

Address: WHEATFIELD SURGERY, 60 WHEATFIELD ROAD, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU4 0TR

Distance: 3.11 miles

Contact: tel: 01582 477092

BM & SB PATEL

Address: 3 ST. DOMINICS SQUARE, LEWSEY FARM, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU4 0UN

Distance: 3.26 miles

Contact: tel: 01582 662061

ROWLANDS PHARMACY

Address: 152 SUNDON PARK ROAD, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU3 3AH

Distance: 3.35 miles

Contact: tel: 01582 571148

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Nearest Opticians

Opticians near LU5 6DS

PUNCH OPTICIANS LTD - TODDINGTON

Address: 18 HIGH STREET, TODDINGTON, DUNSTABLE, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU5 6BY

Distance: 0.31 miles

Contact: :

BROWN AND WHITE OPTICIANS LTD (HOUGHTON)

Address: 1 BEDFORD SQUARE, HOUGHTON REGIS, DUNSTABLE, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU5 5ES

Distance: 2.68 miles

Contact: :

BEDFORD DOMICILIARY SPECSAVERS LTD

Address: 10 WOLSELEY DRIVE, DUNSTABLE, LU6 1FH

Distance: 3.38 miles

Contact: :

DUNSTABLE EYE CENTRE

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

Distance: 3.82 miles

Contact: :

SPECSAVERS (DUNSTABLE)

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

Distance: 3.88 miles

Contact: :

BOOTS OPTICIANS (DUNSTABLE)

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

Distance: 3.88 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest GP Surgeries

Doctors near LU5 6DS

TODDINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE

Address: LUTON ROAD, TODDINGTON, DUNSTABLE, LU5 6DE

Distance: 0.26 miles

Contact: :

TODDINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE

Address: LUTON ROAD, TODDINGTON, DUNSTABLE, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU5 6DE

Distance: 0.26 miles

Contact: tel: 01525 872222

DR SWAN

Address: THE SURGERY, WESTONING ROAD, HARLINGTON, DUNSTABLE, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU5 6PB

Distance: 2.31 miles

Contact: :

HOUGHTON REGIS MEDICAL CENTRE

Address: PEEL STREET, HOUGHTON REGIS, DUNSTABLE, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU5 5EZ

Distance: 2.63 miles

Contact: tel: 01582 866161

WHEATFIELD SURGERY

Address: 60 WHEATFIELD ROAD, LEWSEY FARM, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU4 0SY

Distance: 3.10 miles

Contact: tel: 01582 601116

SUNDON MEDICAL CENTRE

Address: SUNDON PARK HC, 142-144 SUNDON PARK ROAD, SUNDON PARK, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU3 3AH

Distance: 3.35 miles

Contact: tel: 01582 571130

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Transport Links near LU5 6DS

Train Stations

Nearest stations for postcode: LU5 6DS

Harlington (Bedfordshire)
Harlington station, Station Road, Harlington, Bedfordshire, LU5 6LD
Distance: 2.62 miles
Driving Time: 4.83 minutes
Leagrave
Leagrave station, Compton Avenue, Leagrave, Bedfordshire, LU4 9BA
Distance: 4.82 miles
Driving Time: 8.22 minutes
Flitwick
Flitwick station, Steppingly Road, Flitwick, Bedfordshire, MK45 1AJ
Distance: 5.01 miles
Driving Time: 8.39 minutes
Ridgmont
Ridgmont station, Station Road, Ridgmont, Bedfordshire, MK43 0XP
Distance: 8.54 miles
Driving Time: 9.92 minutes
Leighton Buzzard
Leighton Buzzard station, Station Approach, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 2LY
Distance: 9.39 miles
Driving Time: 14.49 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Motorway Junctions near LU5 6DS

Train Stations

Motorway Junctions near LU5 6DS

M1 J12

Distance: 2.16 miles

Driving Time: 3.59 minutes

M1 J11A

Distance: 3.36 miles

Driving Time: 3.80 minutes

M1 J11

Distance: 5.80 miles

Driving Time: 6.47 minutes

M1 J13

Distance: 7.64 miles

Driving Time: 8.73 minutes

M1 J10

Distance: 8.90 miles

Driving Time: 9.42 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Who are my Elected Representatives in the LU5 6DS Postcode?

Westminster Constituency	Mid Bedfordshire Co Const
Member or Parliament	Ms Nadine Dorries
Contact Details	Contact Ms Nadine Dorries
Political Party	Conservative

What Council is the LU5 6DS 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 LU5 6DS 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 LU5 6DS

Yearly House Sales for LU5 6DS
Year	High	Low	Average	Sales
2011	£248,000	£385,000	£316,500	2
2012	£230,000	£250,000	£240,000	2
2014	£250,000	£480,000	£365,000	2
2016	£580,000	£550,000	£565,000	2
2017	£367,500	£367,500	£367,500	1
2018	£440,000	£379,000	£409,500	2
2021	£504,000	£504,000	£504,000	1
2022	£390,000	£390,000	£390,000	1

Postcodes near the LU5 6DS Postcode

LU5 6EQ Bradford Road LU5 6EE Bradford Way LU5 6EF Bush Close LU5 6EU Cleavers Walk LU5 6EA Crescent Close LU5 6EP Dale Close LU5 6DP Dunstable Road LU5 6DT Dunstable Road LU5 6DR Dunstable Road LU5 6EN Kimberwell Close LU5 6EG Preston Road LU5 6ED Princes Street LU5 6FE Randall Drive LU5 6FB Rose Walk LU5 6EB Stockdale LU5 6ER The Cleavers LU5 6FD Willow Way

What Popular Supermarkets are near the LU5 6DS Postcode?

Popular Supermarkets near LU5 6DS
Supermarket	Distance	Directions
Morrisons, High Street, Houghton Regis, DUNSTABLE, LU5 5BJ	4.39 miles	Directions from LU5 6DS to Morrisons
Aldi, Scott Road, LUTON, LU3 3BF	5.02 miles	Directions from LU5 6DS to Aldi
Asda, Court Drive, DUNSTABLE, LU5 4JD	6.02 miles	Directions from LU5 6DS to Asda
Iceland, High Street North, DUNSTABLE, LU6 1LE	6.11 miles	Directions from LU5 6DS to Iceland
Aldi, Church Street, DUNSTABLE, LU5 4RP	6.26 miles	Directions from LU5 6DS to Aldi

What Popular Restaurants are near the LU5 6DS Postcode?

Burger King Restaurants near LU5 6DS
Burger King	Distance	Directions
Junction 11-12, M1 Southbound, Toddington, LU5 6HR	1.49 miles	Directions from LU5 6DS to Junction 11-12, M1 Southbound
Junction 11-12, M1 Northbound, Toddington, LU5 6HR	1.49 miles	Directions from LU5 6DS to Junction 11-12, M1 Northbound
196-198 Arndale Centre, Luton, LU1 2TL	6.59 miles	Directions from LU5 6DS to 196-198 Arndale Centre
Burger King - London Luton Airport, Luton, LU2 9LY	7.96 miles	Directions from LU5 6DS to Burger King - London Luton Airport

Mcdonald's Restaurants near LU5 6DS
Mcdonald's	Distance	Directions
McDonald's, Watling Street, Hockliffe, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, LU7 9LZ	2.26 miles	Directions from LU5 6DS to McDonald's, Watling Street, Hockliffe, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, LU7 9LZ
McDonald's, Luton Road, DUNSTABLE, LU5 4UR	3.92 miles	Directions from LU5 6DS to McDonald's, Luton Road, DUNSTABLE, LU5 4UR
McDonald's, Marsh Road, LUTON, LU3 2TU	4.08 miles	Directions from LU5 6DS to McDonald's, Marsh Road, LUTON, LU3 2TU
McDonald's, Chaul End Lane, LUTON, LU4 8EZ	4.93 miles	Directions from LU5 6DS to McDonald's, Chaul End Lane, LUTON, LU4 8EZ

KFC Restaurants near LU5 6DS
Restaurant	Distance	Directions
KFC, Toddington, DUNSTABLE, LU5 6HR	1.34 miles	Directions from LU5 6DS to KFC Toddington - M1 North Services
KFC, High Street South, DUNSTABLE, LU6 3RZ	4.00 miles	Directions from LU5 6DS to KFC Dunstable - High Street
KFC, Chaul End Lane, LUTON, LU4 8EZ	4.93 miles	Directions from LU5 6DS to KFC Luton - Hatters Way Retail Park
KFC, Dunstable Road, LUTON, LU1 1EH	6.08 miles	Directions from LU5 6DS to KFC Luton - Dunstable Road
KFC, The Mall, LUTON, LU1 2LJ	6.75 miles	Directions from LU5 6DS to KFC Luton - The Mall