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Dunstable West

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About

Dunstable West is a residential area located in the southern part of Central Bedfordshire, bordered by the Chiltern Hills to the west. The area features a mix of housing, including post-war developments and more modern estates, catering to families and commuters. Local amenities include schools, parks, and shopping facilities, with the town centre within easy reach.

The area benefits from good transport links, with the A5 and M1 providing access to nearby towns and London. Dunstable Downs, a popular spot for walking and outdoor activities, lies just to the west. The community is served by several primary schools and a secondary school, making it a practical choice for families.

Area overview

On average Dunstable West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Dunstable West is £49,200 per year. There are 4 schools in Dunstable West: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
17.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 96 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 in Dunstable West area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £865,000.

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
Detached12£460,000
Flats14£223,750
Semi-Detached36£350,000
Terraced34£324,000

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

LU61DR

Ashcroft

LU61ND

Cross Street North

LU61ED

Beech Green

LU61PL

Franklin Road

LU61TH

Bunhill Close

LU61UU

Brewers Hill Road

LU62AD

Beacon Avenue

LU62AR

Lancot Drive

LU55GL

Mandrell Close

LU61AD

Brewers Hill Road

LU61AF

Brewers Hill Road

LU61DE

Delco Way

LU61FT

Money Mead

LU61LB

Beale Street

LU61UB

Aldbanks

LU62AW

Lancot Avenue

LU61DL

Westfield Road

LU62AN

Dunstable Road

LU62AQ

Dunstable Road

LU61BW

Suncote Avenue

LU61FG

High Street North

LU61FA

Aynscombe Close

LU61PP

Benning Avenue

LU62AF

Coombe Drive

LU62AG

Totternhoe Road

LU61AA

Brewers Hill Road

LU61AQ

Aldbanks

LU61BF

High Street North

LU61FP

Lotus Mews

LU61PR

Tring Road

LU61AJ

Aldbanks

LU61FR

Bank Avenue

LU61TL

Norman Way

LU61TU

Hillcroft

LU62AH

Gardner's Close

LU62NT

Royce Close

LU61EB

Beech Green

LU61UH

Englands Avenue

LU61DZ

Loring Road

LU61EA

Ashcroft

DN33FX

Rands Lane

LU55AA

Dunstable West

LU61BU

Palma Close

LU61EF

Beecroft Way

LU61FY

Stamp Acre

LU61PN

Benning Avenue

LU61BB

Brewers Hill Road

LU61DA

Brewers Hill Road

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: 01/12/2025.