Postcode LU6 1EF 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 49.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Dunstable West is £59,884 per year. The nearest station is Leagrave located about 3.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Dunstable West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,457 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
Dunstable West has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 49.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 27.7% 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 per household in Dunstable West is £59,884 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LU6 1EF.
Dunstable West near LU6 1EF 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 3.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £319,000 in Dunstable North area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 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 | 10 | £408,000 |
| Flats | 21 | £230,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £345,000 |
| Terraced | 32 | £320,000 |
10 year median price trend in Dunstable North
In the LU6 1EF postcode area, located within Dunstable West, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU6 1EF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 121 Westfield Road, Dunstable, LU6 1DP | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Thompson News & Food | 144-14 Chiltern Road, Dunstable, LU6 1EU | Walking directions to Thompson News & Food |
| 0.2 mi | Union Store Trading | 174 Union Street, Dunstable, LU6 1HB | Walking directions to Union Store Trading |
| 0.3 mi | Best-one | 165 West Street, Dunstable, LU6 1PD | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.3 mi | West Side Stores | Meadway, Central Bedfordshire, LU6 1PD | Walking directions to West Side Stores |
Annual council tax rates for Central Bedfordshire district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.