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LU6 1QA

Dunstable North

Central Bedfordshire

England / East of England / Central Bedfordshire / Dunstable West / Dunstable North / LU6 1QA

Overview

Postcode LU6 1QA is located in an urban city, within the Dunstable North ward of Central Bedfordshire in the East of England region , and forms part of the Dunstable West area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 57.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Dunstable West is £49,200 per year. The nearest station is Leagrave located about 3.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
13.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Dunstable West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,457 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Dunstable West has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 57.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

13.1%

Approximately 13.1% 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.

Income level

6/10

The average income of residents in Dunstable West is £49,200 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LU6 1QA.

Flood risk

No risk

Dunstable West near LU6 1QA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Leagrave located about 3.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Property prices in Dunstable North

Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £305,000 in Dunstable North area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,500 up to £480,000.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Detached10£421,750
Flats20£228,750
Semi-Detached27£333,000
Terraced31£320,000

10 years price trend in Dunstable North

Schools

In the LU6 1QA postcode area, located within Dunstable West, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryLancot SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimaryAshton St Peter's VA C of E SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryBeecroft AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0.1 miWest Side StoresMeadway, Central Bedfordshire, LU6 1PD
0.1 miBest-one165 West Street, Dunstable, LU6 1PD
0.3 miThompson News & Food144-14 Chiltern Road, Dunstable, LU6 1EU
0.3 miUnion Store Trading174 Union Street, Dunstable, LU6 1HB
0.4 miCo-op Food121 Westfield Road, Dunstable, LU6 1DP

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2025.