Postcode LU6 1DS is located in an urban city, within the Dunstable North ward of Central Bedfordshire in the East of England region, and forms part of the Dunstable West area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 75.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Dunstable West is £49,200 per year. The nearest station is Leagrave located about 3.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Grove House Gardens.
Dunstable West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,014 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.
Dunstable West has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 75.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 26.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Dunstable West is £49,200 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LU6 1DS.
Dunstable West near LU6 1DS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Leagrave located about 3.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Grove House Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Grove House Gardens |
Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £319,500 in Dunstable North area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £480,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £410,000 |
| Flats | 26 | £224,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 33 | £345,000 |
| Terraced | 38 | £321,500 |
10 year median price trend in Dunstable North
In the LU6 1DS postcode area, located within Dunstable West, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU6 1DS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | RMS Supermarket | 67-69 Chiltern Road, Dunstable, LU6 1ES | Walking directions to RMS Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 121 Westfield Road, Dunstable, LU6 1DP | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Union Store Trading | 174 Union Street, Dunstable, LU6 1HB | Walking directions to Union Store Trading |
| 0.2 mi | Dunstable Superstore | 153-159 High Street North, Dunstable, LU6 1JW | Walking directions to Dunstable Superstore |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 166 High Street North, Dunstable, LU6 1LW | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.