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Dunstable Central

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About

Dunstable Central sits around the High Street and Market Square, where retail streets meet civic buildings and short rows of older housing. The town centre is crossed by pedestrian routes and short service lanes, with regular market stalls on set days and independent traders alongside national shops. Public transport concentrates at a central bus interchange, making the centre a local hub for onward travel across Central Bedfordshire. Green pockets and small public gardens are interspersed with car parking and civic space, and events such as seasonal markets and local fairs use the square and adjacent streets.

History is visible in the layout and in stonework preserved on site: the priory ruins are tucked beside the market area and the priory gateway fronts onto the gardens, a medieval element that sits close to modern streets. Community facilities, a library and leisure services are within easy walking distance of the core, so daily life in the centre mixes retail, administration and occasional cultural programming. The result is a compact town centre that serves surrounding neighbourhoods and maintains a clear historical thread through its public spaces.

Area overview

On average Dunstable Central has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 92 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Dunstable Central is £50,512 per year. There are 3 schools in Dunstable Central: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Dunstable Central is home to around 10,507 people, with a population density of about 5,213.9 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
92
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
14.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Dunstable Central Population
10,507
Population density
5,213.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.5(+21%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.8(+71%)
Shoplifting
12.56(+77%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.28(+60%)
Public order
8.95(+72%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,160
68.14%
Other White
1,509
14.36%
African
267
2.54%
Indian
215
2.05%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
164
1.56%
Total population: 10,508

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,639
30.79%
Level 3 (A level)
1,513
17.65%
No qualifications
1,448
16.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,167
13.61%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
990
11.55%
Total 16+ residents: 8,572

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,591
34.42%
Owns outright
1,169
25.29%
Private landlord or letting agency
991
21.44%
Social rents from council
391
8.46%
Other social rented
283
6.12%
Total households: 4,622

Property prices in Dunstable Central

Based on 121 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 in Dunstable Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £650,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Dunstable Central in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Dunstable Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached18£467,700
Flats43£190,000
Semi-Detached28£397,500
Terraced32£291,500

10 years median price trend in Dunstable Central

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dunstable Central.

All postcodes in Dunstable Central

LU63BE

Bull Pond Lane

LU61GJ

Frances Drive

LU61HS

Chiltern Road

LU61NT

Readers Close

LU61PG

West Street

LU63RZ

High Street South

LU63SH

High Street South

LU61LS

Winfield Street

LU61XG

Chadwick Close

LU63AE

Acacia Villas

LU63AN

Penrith Avenue

LU63JU

Meadway

LU54LB

The Mall

LU61GT

Dunstable Central

LU61HT

Manchester Place

LU62UT

Printers Way

LU61HN

Stuart Street

LU63SE

High Street South

LU69GY

High Street North

LU69QG

High Street North

LU61JE

High Street North

LU61SW

Matthew Street

LU63AL

First Avenue

LU63JL

Canesworde Road

LU69XB

Dunstable Central

LU61LR

Regent Street

LU63DD

Windermere Close

LU54HD

Kingsway

LU61HB

Union Street

LU61JY

High Street North

LU61PS

West Street

LU63AZ

Victoria Street

LU69WN

Dunstable Central

LU54HG

Kingsway

LU54HS

Station Road

LU63AB

Dolmans Place

LU63BD

Victoria Street

LU54NA

Church Street

LU61EX

Union Street

LU63JH

Kirby Road

LU61EW

Leighton Court

LU63LA

Buttercup Close

LU69NA

Dunstable Central

LU69WU

Dunstable Central

LU69QT

High Street North

LU61JN

High Street North

LU61NJ

Park Street

LU63AJ

First Avenue

LU63SF

High Street South

LU54DW

Queensway Parade

LU61SF

West Street

LU69NH

High Street North

LU61LU

Clifton Road

LU61LW

High Street North

LU61SG

West Street

LU54UH

Maple Square

LU61AX

Milliners Place

LU61LX

Waterlow Road

LU61SU

Eleanor's Cross

LU63DE

Bull Pond Lane

LU54NB

The Mall

LU61UP

Falcon Close

LU63QB

Morland Close

LU61GF

Frances Drive

LU63JJ

Canesworde Road

LU54HY

St Peters Road

LU61EN

West Parade

LU61GB

West Street

LU61SD

Matthew Street

LU63JA

Friars Walk

LU69BY

High Street North

LU61JJ

High Street North

LU61LY

Waterlow Road

LU63AS

Princes Street

LU54HX

Bigthan Road

LU61LA

High Street North

LU61TD

Nicholas Way

LU63JW

Hurlock Close

LU54RU

Church Street

LU61HX

High Street North

LU69QF

High Street North

LU69WQ

Dunstable Central

LU54HJ

Dorchester Close

LU61PD

West Street

LU63AP

Grasmere Close

LU61LE

High Street North

LU63SW

St Mary's Gate

LU69XH

Dunstable Central

LU54GU

The Parklands

LU61GP

Tavistock Street

LU63JF

Spoondell

LU63JX

Spoondell

LU54FF

Dukeminster Road

LU54FP

Fauna Field

LU54GW

The Parklands

LU61HW

Radburn Court

LU63HA

High Street South

LU63PZ

Canesworde Road

LU69UT

High Street North

LU61SN

West Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.