Postcode LU6 1GH is located in an urban city, within the Dunstable North area of Central Bedfordshire in the East of England region, and forms part of the Dunstable Central area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 147.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.8× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Dunstable Central is £50,512 per year. The median sale price in Dunstable North is £322,000 (around £361 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £240,000 and £365,000. The nearest station is Leagrave, about 3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Dog Kennel Down.
Dunstable Central has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,830 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 46% least deprived areas in England.
Dunstable Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 147.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 12.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Dunstable Central is £50,512 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 303 ft away from LU6 1GH.
Dunstable Central near LU6 1GH 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Dog Kennel Down | Large | Walking directions to Dog Kennel Down |
| 0.1 mi | Grove House Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Grove House Gardens |
Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £322,000 (about £361 per square foot) in Dunstable North area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £507,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £425,000 | £375 |
| Semi-Detached | 39 | £345,000 | £366 |
| Terraced | 38 | £316,500 | £377 |
| Flats | 22 | £194,500 | £294 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £350,000 | £194,000 | £262,500 | £257,500 |
| 2017 | £382,473 | £177,000 | £288,000 | £271,000 |
| 2018 | £381,000 | £200,000 | £271,000 | £269,973 |
| 2019 | £375,000 | £213,000 | £268,000 | £254,000 |
| 2020 | £325,000 | £158,000 | £273,000 | £252,000 |
| 2021 | £380,000 | £190,000 | £292,500 | £265,000 |
| 2022 | £420,000 | £203,000 | £347,500 | £320,000 |
| 2023 | £395,000 | £185,000 | £330,000 | £284,000 |
| 2024 | £421,750 | £200,000 | £335,000 | £288,000 |
| 2025 | £425,000 | £215,000 | £340,000 | £319,500 |
| 2026 | £392,500 | £194,000 | £355,000 | £315,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £332 | £303 | £289 | £310 |
| 2017 | £323 | £290 | £279 | £284 |
| 2018 | £317 | £310 | £300 | £293 |
| 2019 | £320 | £289 | £295 | £288 |
| 2020 | £325 | £285 | £289 | £296 |
| 2021 | £333 | £298 | £306 | £328 |
| 2022 | £419 | £324 | £366 | £354 |
| 2023 | £375 | £320 | £370 | £369 |
| 2024 | £364 | £341 | £374 | £368 |
| 2025 | £380 | £337 | £362 | £390 |
| 2026 | £367 | £305 | £366 | £377 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU6 1GH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 May 2026 | 10, York House, Frances Drive, Dunstable, LU6 1GH | Flats | Leasehold | £270,000 | |
| 02 Jun 2026 | 18, Frances Drive, Dunstable, LU6 1GE | Detached | Freehold | £420,000 | |
| 27 May 2026 | 14, Frances Drive, Dunstable, LU6 1GE | Terraced | Freehold | £450,000 | |
| 15 May 2026 | 24, Frances Drive, Dunstable, LU6 1GE | Terraced | Freehold | £390,000 | |
| 03 Mar 2026 | 12, Frances Drive, Dunstable, LU6 1GE | Terraced | Freehold | £405,000 |
In the LU6 1GH postcode area, located within Dunstable Central, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LU6 1GH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | KDK Discount Food & Wine | 95 High Street North, Dunstable, LU6 1JL | Walking directions to KDK Discount Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Musa Halal | Court Drive, Central Bedfordshire, LU5 4EX | Walking directions to Musa Halal |
| 0.2 mi | Asda | Court Drive, Dunstable, LU5 4JD | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.2 mi | Dunstable Superstore | 153-159 High Street North, Dunstable, LU6 1JW | Walking directions to Dunstable Superstore |
| 0.2 mi | Food Plus | Albion Street, Central Bedfordshire, LU6 1SH | Walking directions to Food Plus |
Annual council tax rates for Central Bedfordshire district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LU6 1GH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Matthew John Brennan
Dunstable North - Elected 4 May 2023
Matthew Neall
Dunstable North - Elected 4 May 2023
Alex Mayer
Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LU6 1GH records about 148 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.
The median sale price around LU6 1GH in Dunstable North is £322,000 (about £361 per square foot) based on 105 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to LU6 1GH, including Dunstable Icknield Lower School (Requires improvement), Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School (Good) and All Saints Academy Dunstable (Serious Weaknesses). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
LU6 1GH scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,830 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard covering LU6 1GH is Alex Mayer (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Matthew John Brennan (Labour Party) and Matthew Neall (Labour Party).