Postcode LU6 1JP is located in an urban city, within the Dunstable Central ward of Central Bedfordshire in the East of England region, and forms part of the Dunstable Central area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 132.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Dunstable Central is £50,512 per year. The nearest station is Leagrave, about 3.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Dog Kennel Down.
Dunstable Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,318 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.
Dunstable Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 132.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 13.9% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 11 ft away from LU6 1JP.
Dunstable Central near LU6 1JP 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 3.1 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 |
| 0.2 mi | Grove House Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Grove House Gardens |
Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £308,000 (about £340 per square foot) in Dunstable Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £573,200.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £452,500 | £361 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £381,000 | £365 |
| Terraced | 14 | £287,500 | £333 |
| Flats | 16 | £127,500 | £202 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £365,000 | £151,500 | £273,750 | £232,500 |
| 2017 | £425,000 | £135,000 | £317,250 | £240,000 |
| 2018 | £515,000 | £148,000 | £350,000 | £250,500 |
| 2019 | £435,000 | £154,500 | £335,000 | £250,000 |
| 2020 | £323,500 | £154,000 | £307,000 | £241,000 |
| 2021 | £510,000 | £160,500 | £311,000 | £267,750 |
| 2022 | £530,000 | £170,000 | £345,000 | £295,000 |
| 2023 | £462,500 | £121,500 | £387,500 | £278,250 |
| 2024 | £500,000 | £155,000 | £355,000 | £285,000 |
| 2025 | £457,500 | £138,500 | £415,000 | £290,000 |
| 2026 | £410,000 | £111,000 | £350,000 | £295,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £325 | £260 | £302 | £276 |
| 2017 | £310 | £269 | £306 | £274 |
| 2018 | £359 | £255 | £298 | £284 |
| 2019 | £337 | £300 | £318 | £276 |
| 2020 | £320 | £237 | £317 | £279 |
| 2021 | £349 | £286 | £338 | £296 |
| 2022 | £377 | £284 | £366 | £332 |
| 2023 | £456 | £265 | £334 | £348 |
| 2024 | £459 | £263 | £370 | £307 |
| 2025 | £361 | £244 | £364 | £311 |
| 2026 | £340 | £159 | £387 | £344 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU6 1JP.
In the LU6 1JP postcode area, located within Dunstable Central, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU6 1JP
| 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 | Dunstable Superstore | 153-159 High Street North, Dunstable, LU6 1JW | Walking directions to Dunstable Superstore |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | 66 High Street North, Dunstable, LU6 1LE | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 166 High Street North, Dunstable, LU6 1LW | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Musa Halal | Court Drive, Central Bedfordshire, LU5 4EX | Walking directions to Musa Halal |
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.
Elected local representatives for LU6 1JP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Carole Hegley
Dunstable Central - Elected 4 May 2023
Alex Mayer
Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LU6 1JP records about 132 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 1JP in Dunstable Central is £308,000 (about £340 per square foot) based on 60 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to LU6 1JP, including Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School (Good), Dunstable Icknield Lower School (Requires improvement) and All Saints Academy Dunstable (Serious Weaknesses). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
LU6 1JP scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,318 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 1JP is Alex Mayer (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Carole Hegley (Conservative and Unionist Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.