Postcode LU6 2EB is located in a rural hamlet, within the Eaton Bray area of Central Bedfordshire in the East of England region, and forms part of the Eaton Bray, Whipsnade & Holywell area. It has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 23.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 71% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Eaton Bray, Whipsnade & Holywell is £61,109 per year. The median sale price in Eaton Bray is £525,000 (around £420 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £365,000 and £640,000. The nearest station is Cheddington, about 3.1 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Eaton Bray Park.
Eaton Bray, Whipsnade & Holywell has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,388 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.
Eaton Bray, Whipsnade & Holywell has a very low crime rate, with approximately 23.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 39.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Eaton Bray, Whipsnade & Holywell is £61,109 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LU6 2EB.
Eaton Bray, Whipsnade & Holywell near LU6 2EB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Cheddington located about 3.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Eaton Bray Park | Small | Walking directions to Eaton Bray Park |
Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £525,000 (about £420 per square foot) in Eaton Bray area, with individual transactions ranging from £163,500 up to £1,675,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 32 | £631,250 | £426 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £400,000 | £422 |
| Terraced | 10 | £340,000 | £435 |
| Flats | 4 | £184,000 | £395 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £545,000 | £171,750 | £368,000 | £247,500 |
| 2017 | £570,000 | £172,500 | £345,000 | £319,000 |
| 2018 | £575,000 | £105,000 | £380,000 | £262,000 |
| 2019 | £542,500 | £187,500 | £322,375 | £266,500 |
| 2020 | £506,250 | £190,000 | £387,500 | £255,000 |
| 2021 | £600,000 | £207,500 | £394,000 | £291,250 |
| 2022 | £600,000 | £235,950 | £392,500 | £330,000 |
| 2023 | £670,000 | £190,000 | £395,000 | £340,000 |
| 2024 | £581,750 | £245,000 | £399,750 | £367,500 |
| 2025 | £615,000 | £188,000 | £392,500 | £357,500 |
| 2026 | £635,000 | — | £570,000 | £325,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £365 | £362 | £344 | £367 |
| 2017 | £346 | £293 | £364 | £338 |
| 2018 | £383 | £264 | £342 | £338 |
| 2019 | £364 | £240 | £359 | £348 |
| 2020 | £364 | £340 | £354 | £324 |
| 2021 | £383 | £322 | £398 | £383 |
| 2022 | £437 | £257 | £406 | £389 |
| 2023 | £450 | £325 | £423 | £371 |
| 2024 | £421 | £347 | £423 | £377 |
| 2025 | £395 | £395 | £407 | £435 |
| 2026 | £434 | — | £439 | £503 |
There were 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU6 2EB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Jun 2025 | 2, Northall Close, Dunstable, LU6 2EB | Terraced | Freehold | £405,000 | |
| 05 Dec 2025 | 30, Cantilupe Close, Dunstable, LU6 2EA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £420,000 | |
| 25 Mar 2026 | 39, Northall Road, Dunstable, LU6 2DQ | Terraced | Freehold | £317,500 | |
| 12 Dec 2025 | 33A, Northall Road, Dunstable, LU6 2DQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £236,000 | |
| 27 Nov 2025 | The Lodge, 6, Northall Road, Dunstable, LU6 2DQ | Detached | Freehold | £1,050,000 |
In the LU6 2EB postcode area, located within Eaton Bray, Whipsnade & Holywell, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Eaton Bray Academy | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 23 May 2019. | |
Eaton Bray Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 23 May 2019
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| 0.8 mi | Primary | Edlesborough Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 19 Sept 2023. | |
Edlesborough Primary Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 19 Sept 2023
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1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LU6 2EB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Eaton Bray Stores | 96 High Street, Dunstable, LU6 2DP | Walking directions to Eaton Bray Stores |
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 2EB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Philip Douglas Keer Spicer
Eaton Bray - Elected 4 May 2023
Rachel Hopkins
Luton South and South Bedfordshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LU6 2EB records about 24 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around LU6 2EB in Eaton Bray is £525,000 (about £420 per square foot) based on 57 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to LU6 2EB, including Eaton Bray Academy (Good) and Edlesborough Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
LU6 2EB scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,388 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Luton South and South Bedfordshire covering LU6 2EB is Rachel Hopkins (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Philip Douglas Keer Spicer (Conservative and Unionist Party).