Postcode LU6 1LA is located in an urban city, within the Dunstable East 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 163.3 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 3.0 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Grove House Gardens.
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 163.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 11.5% 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 of residents in Dunstable Central is £48,600 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 20 ft away from LU6 1LA.
Dunstable Central near LU6 1LA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Grove House Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Grove House Gardens |
Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 in Dunstable East area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £635,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £542,500 |
| Flats | 34 | £195,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 50 | £368,000 |
| Terraced | 24 | £310,000 |
10 year median price trend in Dunstable East
In the LU6 1LA postcode area, located within Dunstable Central, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU6 1LA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Food Plus | Albion Street, Central Bedfordshire, LU6 1SH | Walking directions to Food Plus |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | 66 High Street North, Dunstable, LU6 1LE | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | Rustic | Church Close, Central Bedfordshire, LU5 4RU | Walking directions to Rustic |
| 0.1 mi | Leveloff Foods | 12 Church Street, Dunstable, LU5 4RU | Walking directions to Leveloff Foods |
| 0.1 mi | Kopernik Polish Supermarket | 17-19 West Street, Dunstable, LU6 1SL | Walking directions to Kopernik Polish Supermarket |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.