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Dunstable West

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About

Dunstable West is a residential area on the edge of the Chiltern Hills. The housing is primarily a mix of interwar and post-war estates, with some newer developments. It is a practical suburb with local shops, schools, and good road connections via the A5.

The area is defined by the dramatic chalk escarpment of Dunstable Downs, which forms its southern boundary. This open grassland is a popular spot for kite flying and offers extensive views across the Bedfordshire plain.

Area overview

On average Dunstable West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Dunstable West is £59,884 per year. There are 4 schools in Dunstable West: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Dunstable West is home to around 10,667 people, with a population density of about 4,405.7 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
18%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Dunstable West Population
10,667
Population density
4,405.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.12(-19%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.09(+5%)
Vehicle crime
6.28(+38%)
Public order
4.41(-15%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.31(-33%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,848
73.6%
Other White
990
9.28%
African
354
3.32%
Indian
231
2.17%
Other Asian
162
1.52%
Total population: 10,663

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,398
28.89%
No qualifications
1,498
18.05%
Level 3 (A level)
1,476
17.78%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,209
14.56%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
961
11.58%
Total 16+ residents: 8,301

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,619
38.9%
Owns outright
1,199
28.81%
Social rents from council
567
13.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
433
10.4%
Other social rented
214
5.14%
Total households: 4,162

Property prices in Dunstable West

Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £323,000 in Dunstable West area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £825,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Dunstable West 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached10£413,750
Flats14£223,750
Semi-Detached38£359,000
Terraced29£320,000

10 years median price trend in Dunstable West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dunstable West.

All postcodes in Dunstable West

LU61BS

Suncote Close

LU61DR

Westfield Road

LU61ND

Cross Street North

LU62AD

Beacon Avenue

LU61ED

Beecroft Way

LU61PL

Franklin Road

LU61TH

Bunhill Close

LU61UU

Brewers Hill Road

LU62AR

Lancot Place

LU55GL

Mandrell Close

LU61AD

Brewers Hill Road

LU61DE

Delco Way

LU61AF

Brewers Hill Road

LU61FT

Money Mead

LU61LB

Beale Street

LU61UB

Scawsby Close

LU62AW

Lancot Avenue

LU61DL

Westfield Road

LU62AN

Dunstable Road

LU62AQ

Totternhoe Road

LU61FA

Aynscombe Close

LU61FG

Morris Road

LU61BW

Suncote Avenue

LU61PP

Hambling Place

LU62AG

Totternhoe Road

LU61AA

Brewers Hill Road

LU61FP

Lotus Mews

LU61PR

Westdown Gardens

LU61TL

Norman Way

LU61TU

Hillcroft

LU61AQ

Hillcroft

LU61BF

Vauxhall Way

LU61AJ

Aldbanks

LU61FR

Bank Avenue

LU62AH

Marina Drive

LU62NT

Royce Close

LU61EB

Beech Green

LU61UH

Englands Avenue

LU61DZ

Loring Road

LU61EA

Loring Road

LU55AA

Houghton Road

LU61BU

Palma Close

LU61EF

Beecroft Way

LU61FY

Stamp Acre

LU61PN

Worthington Road

LU61BB

Brewers Hill Road

LU61DA

Houghton Parade

LU61DX

Ashcroft

LU61EQ

Pascomb Road

LU61FB

Austin Road

LU61TY

Aidans Close

Data Sources

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