Postcode LU6 1LB 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 West area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 72.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 11% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Dunstable West is £59,884 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 3.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Grove House Gardens.
Dunstable West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,759 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.
Dunstable West has a high crime rate, with approximately 72.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% 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.
The average income per household in Dunstable West is £59,884 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 306 ft away from LU6 1LB.
Dunstable West near LU6 1LB 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 3.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 1LB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 2026 | 29, Westfield Road, Dunstable, LU6 1DN | Terraced | Freehold | £327,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | 7, Westfield Road, Dunstable, LU6 1DN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £228,000 | |
| 03 Nov 2025 | 73, Westfield Road, Dunstable, LU6 1DN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £295,000 | |
| 29 Oct 2025 | 47, Westfield Road, Dunstable, LU6 1DN | Terraced | Freehold | £270,000 | |
| 11 Jun 2026 | Flat 27, The Maltings, Beale Street, Dunstable, LU6 1JS | Flats | Leasehold | £120,000 |
In the LU6 1LB postcode area, located within Dunstable West, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LU6 1LB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 166 High Street North, Dunstable, LU6 1LW | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | MV Food & Wine | 184-186 High Street North, Dunstable, LU6 1AT | Walking directions to MV Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | RMS Supermarket | 67-69 Chiltern Road, Dunstable, LU6 1ES | Walking directions to RMS Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Dunstable Superstore | 153-159 High Street North, Dunstable, LU6 1JW | Walking directions to Dunstable Superstore |
| 0.2 mi | Neneh | Brewers Hill Road, Central Bedfordshire, LU6 1DA | Walking directions to Neneh |
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 1LB, 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 1LB records about 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around LU6 1LB in Dunstable North is £322,000 (about £361 per square foot) based on 105 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to LU6 1LB, including Westfield Nursery School (Good), All Saints Academy Dunstable (Serious Weaknesses) and Beecroft Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
LU6 1LB scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,759 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 1LB 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).