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Dunstable Central

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About

Dunstable Central ward lies at the heart of the town, characterised by its mixed residential and commercial streets. The area includes the main shopping precinct along High Street North and South, alongside older terraced housing and some modern developments. Its layout is defined by key roads like West Street and Church Street, which channel local traffic. The ward functions as the primary retail and service hub for the wider community, with a concentration of banks, supermarkets, and independent shops serving daily needs.

A defining landmark is the historic Priory Church, which sits near the remains of a 12th-century Augustinian priory in the churchyard. The ward contains several public spaces, including the Grove House Gardens and the Dunstable Leisure Centre. Housing varies from Victorian properties near the centre to post-war estates on its fringes. The area is directly bordered by the Dunstable Downs escarpment to the south, providing a clear geographical boundary and backdrop to the urban centre.

Area overview

On average Dunstable Central has average deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 14.1% 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 £50,562 per year. The median sale price in Dunstable Central is £322,500 (around £340 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £230,750 and £417,500. There are 2 schools in Dunstable Central: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
14.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Dunstable Central

Median price: £322,500
Price per sq ft: £340
Sales (last 12 months): 64
Typical range (middle 50%): £231K – £418K

Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £322,500 (about £340 per square foot) in Dunstable Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £650,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Dunstable Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£452,500£370
Semi-Detached20£376,250£355
Terraced18£300,000£335
Flats14£125,000£189

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Dunstable Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dunstable Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£365,000£151,500£273,750£232,500
2017£425,000£135,000£317,250£240,000
2018£515,000£148,000£350,000£250,500
2019£435,000£154,500£335,000£250,000
2020£323,500£154,000£307,000£241,000
2021£510,000£160,500£311,000£267,750
2022£530,000£170,000£345,000£295,000
2023£462,500£121,500£387,500£278,250
2024£500,000£155,000£355,000£285,000
2025£457,500£138,500£415,000£290,000
2026£428,000£111,000£348,750£301,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dunstable Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dunstable Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£325£260£302£276
2017£310£269£306£274
2018£359£255£298£284
2019£337£300£318£276
2020£320£237£317£279
2021£349£286£338£296
2022£377£284£366£332
2023£456£265£334£348
2024£459£263£370£307
2025£361£244£364£311
2026£377£159£372£345
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dunstable Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Central Bedfordshire district.

Band A£1,677
Band B£1,957
Band C£2,237
Band D£2,516
Band E£3,075
Band F£3,634
Band G£4,194
Band H£5,032

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Dunstable Central ward.

Local councillors

Carole Hegley

Dunstable Central - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative