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Dunstable North

Interactive map displaying Dunstable North

Crime
LowHigh

About

Dunstable North is a residential ward situated on the northern edge of the town of Dunstable. The area is primarily composed of housing estates built from the mid-20th century onwards, with a mix of detached, semi-detached, and terraced homes. It contains several local schools, parks, and shopping parades serving the immediate community. The ward is bordered by the Chiltern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, providing a distinct rural edge.

The geography is defined by the A5 road, which historically formed the boundary of the ancient Icknield Way. A significant local feature is the Dunstable Downs, a chalk escarpment offering extensive views across the Bedfordshire plain. The ward includes the northern sections of the town's industrial estates, contributing to local employment. Transport links are provided by the M1 motorway, which runs along the ward's eastern boundary.

Area overview

On average Dunstable North has average deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 18.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Dunstable North is £58,475 per year. The median sale price in Dunstable North is £322,000 (around £361 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £240,000 and £365,000. There are 1 schools in Dunstable North: 1 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
6/10
Social housing
18.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Dunstable North

Median price: £322,000
Price per sq ft: £361
Sales (last 12 months): 105
Typical range (middle 50%): £240K – £365K

Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £322,000 (about £361 per square foot) in Dunstable North area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £507,500.

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 North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£425,000£375
Semi-Detached39£345,000£366
Terraced38£316,500£377
Flats22£194,500£294

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Dunstable North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dunstable North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£350,000£194,000£262,500£257,500
2017£382,473£177,000£288,000£271,000
2018£381,000£200,000£271,000£269,973
2019£375,000£213,000£268,000£254,000
2020£325,000£158,000£273,000£252,000
2021£380,000£190,000£292,500£265,000
2022£420,000£203,000£347,500£320,000
2023£395,000£185,000£330,000£284,000
2024£421,750£200,000£335,000£288,000
2025£425,000£215,000£340,000£319,500
2026£392,500£194,000£355,000£315,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dunstable North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dunstable North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£332£303£289£310
2017£323£290£279£284
2018£317£310£300£293
2019£320£289£295£288
2020£325£285£289£296
2021£333£298£306£328
2022£419£324£366£354
2023£375£320£370£369
2024£364£341£374£368
2025£380£337£362£390
2026£367£305£366£377
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dunstable North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Dunstable North 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 North ward.

Local councillors

Matthew John Brennan

Dunstable North - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Matthew Neall

Dunstable North - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party