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LU6 1GR

Dunstable North

Central Bedfordshire

England / East of England / Central Bedfordshire / Dunstable West / Dunstable North / LU6 1GR

Overview

Postcode LU6 1GR 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 high crime levels, with around 88.5 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 3.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
88
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
15%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

7/10

Dunstable West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,720 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Dunstable West has a high crime rate, with approximately 88.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

15%

Approximately 15.0% 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.

Income level

6/10

The average income of residents in Dunstable West is £49,200 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 291 ft away from LU6 1GR.

Flood risk

No risk

Dunstable West near LU6 1GR 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 3.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

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 1GR postcode area, located within Dunstable West, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondaryAll Saints Academy DunstableAcademy sponsor led

Serious Weaknesses

0.4 miNurseryWestfield Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryBeecroft AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2025.