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LU6 1GP

Dunstable North

Central Bedfordshire

England / East of England / Central Bedfordshire / Dunstable Central / Dunstable North / LU6 1GP

Overview

Postcode LU6 1GP 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 Central area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 164.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Dunstable Central is £48,600 per year. The nearest station is Leagrave located about 3.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Dog Kennel Down.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
164
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
1.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

6/10

Dunstable Central has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,341 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Dunstable Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 164.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

1.3%

Approximately 1.3% 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.

Income level

6/10

The average income of residents in Dunstable Central is £48,600 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 318 ft away from LU6 1GP.

Flood risk

No risk

Dunstable Central near LU6 1GP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Leagrave located about 3.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

DistanceNameSize
0.3 miDog Kennel DownLarge
0.4 miGrove House GardensMedium

Property prices in Dunstable North

Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £305,000 in Dunstable North area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,500 up to £480,000.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Detached10£421,750
Flats20£228,750
Semi-Detached27£333,000
Terraced31£320,000

10 years price trend in Dunstable North

Schools

In the LU6 1GP postcode area, located within Dunstable Central, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryAll Saints Academy DunstableAcademy sponsor led

Serious Weaknesses

0.5 miNurseryWestfield Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryBeecroft AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0.1 miTesco Express166 High Street North, Dunstable, LU6 1LW
0.1 miMV Food & Wine184-186 High Street North, Dunstable, LU6 1AT
0.2 miDunstable Superstore153-159 High Street North, Dunstable, LU6 1JW
0.2 miNenehBrewers Hill Road, Central Bedfordshire, LU6 1DA
0.2 miHoughton MinimarketBrewers Hill Road, Central Bedfordshire, LU6 1DA

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.