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Dunstable Central

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About

Dunstable Central ward is located in the heart of Dunstable, a market town in Central Bedfordshire. The area includes the town centre, which features a mix of retail shops, cafes, and local businesses. Key landmarks include the Grove Theatre and Dunstable Leisure Centre, providing cultural and recreational facilities for residents. The ward is well-connected by public transport, with bus routes linking it to nearby areas.

Residential areas in Dunstable Central consist of a mix of housing types, from Victorian terraces to modern developments. The ward is bordered by the A5 and M1, offering easy access to Luton and Milton Keynes. Open spaces like Priory Gardens provide green areas for leisure. The ward serves as a hub for community activities, with events often held in the town centre.

Area overview

On average Dunstable Central has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 105 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Dunstable Central is £48,634 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
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
105
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
14.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Dunstable Central

Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 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
Flats14£146,500
Semi-Detached21£362,000
Terraced22£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

LU61SG

West Street

LU61AX

High Street North

LU61LX

Waterlow Road

LU61PB

West Street

LU61SU

Eleanor's Cross

LU63DE

Bull Pond Lane

LU61JJ

Frances Drive

LU61LY

Waterlow Road

LU63AS

Princes Street

LU63JJ

Canesworde Road

LU61EN

Leighton Court

LU61GB

West Street

LU61SD

Matthew Street

LU63JA

Friars Walk

LU69BY

High Street North

LU61HX

High Street North

LU63AP

Grasmere Close

LU69QF

High Street North

LU69WQ

Dunstable Central

LU63SW

St Mary's Gate

LU63QJ

High Street North

LU69UT

High Street North

LU61HW

Radburn Court

LU61JH

High Street North

LU61NZ

West Street

LU63AH

Bull Pond Lane

LU63HA

High Street North

LU61JL

High Street North

LU61SN

West Street

LU62ZZ

High Street North

LU63BA

Matthew Street

LU63DB

Appleby Gardens

LU63SN

High Street South

LU63SZ

High Street South

LU61HH

Chiltern Road

LU61JF

High Street North

LU61SX

West Street

LU63AX

Princes Street

LU69BW

High Street North

LU69DA

High Street North

LU61HA

Union Street

LU61HE

Chadwick Close

LU63AW

Keswick Close

LU61HY

High Street North

LU61JP

High Street North

LU61SB

Albion Street

LU62AB

Dunstable Central

LU63HD

High Street South

LU63JR

Long Meadow

LU69NJ

High Street North

LU69WW

Dunstable Central

LU63JT

Meadway

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.