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Dunstable South

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About

Dunstable South is a residential ward forming the southern portion of the town of Dunstable. The area is largely defined by post-war housing estates, with a mix of semi-detached and terraced homes. Its boundaries are marked by the A5 road to the west and the Chiltern Hills escarpment to the south. Local amenities include several primary schools, convenience stores, and community facilities centred along main routes like West Street and High Street South.

The ward encompasses the significant landmark of Dunstable Downs, part of the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This chalk grassland ridge offers extensive views over the surrounding countryside. The London Gliding Club operates from the base of the Downs, a notable local activity. Housing in the southern edges transitions to more suburban properties closer to the open downland, providing a distinct contrast to the more urban northern parts of the town.

Area overview

On average Dunstable South has average deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 29.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Dunstable South is £55,154 per year. There are 1 schools in Dunstable South: 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
4/10
Social housing
29.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Dunstable South

Median price£328,000
Price per sq ft£333
Sales (last 12 months)45
Typical range (middle 50%)£290K – £380K

Based on 45 recent sales, the median property price is £328,000 (about £333 per square foot) in Dunstable South area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £455,000.

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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£450,000£445
Semi-Detached23£370,000£366
Terraced14£301,500£323
Flats7£180,000£288

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Dunstable South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dunstable South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£363,500£142,000£285,000£252,500
2017£405,000£154,000£295,000£225,000
2018£359,995£157,500£320,000£272,500
2019£377,500£135,000£278,000£255,000
2020£355,000£150,000£295,000£250,000
2021£336,250£153,000£327,500£263,000
2022£445,000£166,000£385,000£300,000
2023£425,000£147,500£354,000£295,000
2024£421,250£152,000£350,500£307,500
2025£405,000£178,000£370,000£304,000
2026£176,500£380,000£290,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dunstable South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dunstable South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£295£256£280£243
2017£323£260£296£262
2018£385£271£324£385
2019£319£239£304£272
2020£316£253£288£290
2021£329£253£326£336
2022£362£259£362£334
2023£387£269£360£327
2024£291£225£352£337
2025£400£292£375£321
2026£266£407£339
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dunstable South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Dunstable South

What is the average house price in Dunstable South?

The median sale price in Dunstable South is £328,000 (about £333 per square foot) based on 45 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Dunstable South?

Dunstable South has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Dunstable South?

Dunstable South scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Dunstable South sits around rank 13,575 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Dunstable South?

The average household income in Dunstable South is around £55,154 per year, and 30% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Dunstable South?

Dunstable South is represented by 1 elected councillor: Philip Frederick Crawley (Conservative and Unionist Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.