POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
LU6 1NT postcode decision report
Strong move-check signal
Gigabit availability is strong at 100%. There is no direct flood feature match in the current postcode geometry seam. Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 28 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Live across price, planning, connectivity, flood, and nearby schools | Sold prices through 15 May 2026 · Broadband source year 2024
- Median sold price, last 5 years £263,000Based on 17 sales · Latest sale in data: 15 May 2026
- Gigabit availability 100%Ofcom coverage year 2024
- Flood signal No direct matchPostcode geometry summary
- Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
- Nearby schools 28 matchedSchools are currently surfaced by postcode area for shortlist follow-up
Joined postcode brief
Start with the direct signals below, then move into planning, schools, tools, and learning if this postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 17 sales · Latest sale in data: 15 May 2026.
Broadband
Strong broadband coverageGigabit availability is 100%, with 100% of premises at at least 300 Mbps and 0% below the Universal Service Obligation.
Flood risk
No direct flood matchThe current postcode summary does not intersect any flood-zone features, so there is no direct flood flag from this seam.
Transport
6 within 400mLU6 1NT links 6 transport stops within 400m and 39 within 800m. 6 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Portland Ride (BCT) at about 150m. No rail or metro access point was found within 1200m.
Local business
193 within 1200mLU6 1NT currently links 193 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 76 food and drink, 30 personal services, 29 grocery. The closest mapped place is Streets Ahead at about 253m. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Jobs
2,053 online job adverts observedCentral Bedfordshire local authority · Jun 2026. No comparable movement yet
Planning watch
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched LU6 1NT in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
28 nearby school rows28 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for LU6 1NT. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 26LU6 1NT has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 26 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 350, and shoplifting is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 30 postcode rows in this seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£263,000
Strong sample. Based on 17 sales · Latest sale in data: 15 May 2026.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of LU6 1NT, so you can judge convenience before deeper street-level checks.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: postcode exact. Nearby local-business counts use a 1200m radius from the postcode geometry and list only the closest mapped places.
Amenity group
Food and drink
76 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by fast food (42), cafe (17), restaurant (17).
Amenity group
Personal services
30 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by hairdresser (21), beauty (9).
Amenity group
Grocery
29 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (16), supermarket (8), butcher (2).
Amenity group
Retail
26 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by clothes (12), mobile phone (5), hardware (3).
Closest mapped places
Use this as a first-pass convenience check, then confirm current opening status and fit on the ground before you rely on it.
Food and drink
Streets Ahead
Cafe at 118, High Street North, Dunstable.
Health
Jhoots Pharmacy
Pharmacy at 116, High Street North, Dunstable.
Retail
Hardware & DIY
Hardware in the current nearby-place seam.
Food and drink
Roymai Thai Restaurant
Restaurant at 110, High Street North, Dunstable.
Grocery
Dunstable Superstore
Convenience at 153-159, High Street North, Dunstable.
Food and drink
A Taste of China
Fast Food at 159, High Street North, Dunstable.
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
Ardley Hill Academy
Primary option in LU6 3NZ. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School
Primary option in LU6 1EW. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Beecroft Academy
Primary option in LU6 1DW. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for LU6 1NT before you shortlist homes.
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
Open planning watch toolRecommended tool
Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around LU6 1NT.
Open broadband checkerRecommended tool
Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
Open flood risk checkerRecommended guide
Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like LU6 1NT with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
Open planners and templates like the viewing checklist, offer planning sheet, and before you move checklist while you assess LU6 1NT.
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Ask vetted agents
If this postcode stays on your shortlist, ask BeforeYouMove to review and route your enquiry to vetted partner estate agents covering LU6 1NT.
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