Postcode LU6 1PD is located in an urban city, within the Dunstable West ward of Central Bedfordshire in the East of England region, and forms part of the Dunstable Central area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 72.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Dunstable Central is £50,512 per year. The nearest station is Leagrave located about 3.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Dunstable Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,127 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.
Dunstable Central has a high crime rate, with approximately 72.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.4% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LU6 1PD.
Dunstable Central near LU6 1PD 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 3.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 in Dunstable West area, with individual transactions ranging from £76,000 up to £825,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £516,000 |
| Flats | 16 | £176,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 48 | £397,500 |
| Terraced | 29 | £340,000 |
10 year median price trend in Dunstable West
In the LU6 1PD postcode area, located within Dunstable Central, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU6 1PD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | West Side Stores | Meadway, Central Bedfordshire, LU6 1PD | Walking directions to West Side Stores |
| 0 mi | Best-one | 165 West Street, Dunstable, LU6 1PD | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.3 mi | Thompson News & Food | 144-14 Chiltern Road, Dunstable, LU6 1EU | Walking directions to Thompson News & Food |
| 0.3 mi | Union Store Trading | 174 Union Street, Dunstable, LU6 1HB | Walking directions to Union Store Trading |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 121 Westfield Road, Dunstable, LU6 1DP | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.