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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
10/10
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 62 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 in Dunstable Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 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
Detached10£466,450
Flats13£137,000
Semi-Detached20£381,000
Terraced19£280,000

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

LU61LU

Clifton Road

LU61SG

West Street

LU61AX

Milliners Place

LU61LX

Waterlow Road

LU61SU

Eleanor's Cross

LU63DE

Bull Pond Lane

LU63JJ

Canesworde 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

LU61HX

High Street North

LU69QF

High Street North

LU69WQ

Dunstable Central

LU63AP

Grasmere Close

LU63SW

St Mary's Gate

LU69XH

Dunstable Central

LU61HW

Radburn Court

LU63HA

High Street South

LU69UT

High Street North

LU61SN

West Street

LU61JH

High Street North

LU61NZ

West Street

LU63AH

Bull Pond Lane

LU63QJ

High Street North

LU61JL

High Street North

LU62ZZ

High Street North

LU63BA

Victoria Street

LU63DB

Appleby Gardens

LU63SN

Ashton Square

LU63SZ

High Street South

LU69GA

Dunstable Central

LU61SX

West Street

LU63AX

Princes Street

LU69WF

Dunstable Central

LU61HH

Chiltern Road

LU61JF

High Street North

LU69BW

High Street North

LU61HA

Union Street

LU61HE

Edward Street

LU63AW

Keswick Close

LU69DA

High Street North

LU61SB

Albion Street

LU63HD

High Street South

LU61HY

High Street North

LU61JP

High Street North

LU62AB

Dunstable Central

LU63JR

Long Meadow

LU63JT

Meadway

Data Sources

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