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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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 14.2% 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 £50,563 per year. 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
14.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Dunstable Central

Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £345,000 in Dunstable Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £573,200.

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
Detached11£455,000
Flats11£137,000
Semi-Detached20£411,250
Terraced17£300,000

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

LU61TA

West Street

LU61HJ

Manchester Place

LU61NY

West Street

LU69GA

Dunstable Central

LU63AN

Penrith Avenue

LU63AQ

Bennetts Close

LU61XG

Chadwick Close

LU69NH

High Street North

LU62QR

High Street North

LU63DE

Bull Pond Lane

LU63AB

Dolmans Place

LU63AL

First Avenue

LU61SE

West Street

LU69GN

Dunstable Central

LU61JH

High Street North

LU69XA

Dunstable Central

LU61JW

High Street North

LU61EN

West Parade

LU61HE

Edward Street

LU69XF

Dunstable Central

LU61GT

Dunstable Central

LU63AZ

Victoria Street

LU61HA

Union Street

LU61HN

Stuart Street

LU69XH

Dunstable Central

LU61NZ

West Street

LU63FQ

The Paddocks

LU63HL

Thames Industrial Estate

LU61HG

West Street

LU63AW

Keswick Close

LU69XB

Dunstable Central

LU69GY

High Street North

LU69AH

High Street North

LU61HL

Sandland Close

LU61PG

West Street

LU69GP

Dunstable Central

LU69QG

High Street North

LU61EW

Leighton Court

LU61SX

West Street

LU69WF

Dunstable Central

LU69UP

Dunstable Central

LU69JH

High Street North

LU61SW

Matthew Street

LU61NX

West Street

LU63DB

Appleby Gardens

LU63AU

Burr Street

LU63AG

Burr Street

LU61HH

Chiltern Road

LU63JJ

Canesworde Road

LU69NA

Dunstable Central

LU61SB

Albion Street

LU61SU

Eleanor's Cross

LU69RP

High Street North

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.