Postcode LU6 1PS 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 77.4 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 3.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Grove House Gardens.
Dunstable Central has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,813 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 46% least deprived areas in England.
Dunstable Central has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 77.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 45.1% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LU6 1PS.
Dunstable Central near LU6 1PS 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 67 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 in Dunstable Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £650,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £466,450 |
| Flats | 14 | £146,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £362,000 |
| Terraced | 22 | £280,000 |
10 year median price trend in Dunstable Central
In the LU6 1PS 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 1PS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | KT Mini Mart | 60 West Street, Dunstable, LU6 1TA | Walking directions to KT Mini Mart |
| 0.2 mi | Thompson News & Food | 144-14 Chiltern Road, Dunstable, LU6 1EU | Walking directions to Thompson News & Food |
| 0.2 mi | Union Store Trading | 174 Union Street, Dunstable, LU6 1HB | Walking directions to Union Store Trading |
| 0.2 mi | Kopernik Polish Supermarket | 17-19 West Street, Dunstable, LU6 1SL | Walking directions to Kopernik Polish Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Food Plus | Albion Street, Central Bedfordshire, LU6 1SH | Walking directions to Food Plus |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.