Postcode LU6 3BF 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 South area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 57.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Dunstable South is £58,387 per year. The nearest station is Leagrave located about 3.0 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Dunstable South has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,440 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 35% least deprived areas in England.
Dunstable South has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 57.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Dunstable South is £58,387 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LU6 3BF.
Dunstable South near LU6 3BF 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 122 recent sales, the median property price is £397,500 in Dunstable West area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,000 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 | 28 | £516,000 |
| Flats | 17 | £170,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 47 | £415,000 |
| Terraced | 30 | £332,500 |
10 year median price trend in Dunstable West
In the LU6 3BF postcode area, located within Dunstable South, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU6 3BF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premiere Convenience Store | 172 High Street South, Dunstable, LU6 3HS | Walking directions to Premiere Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | A5 Food & Wine | High Street South, Dunstable, LU6 3HR | Walking directions to A5 Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 68-70 Langdale Road, Dunstable, LU6 3BS | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Choice Foods | 62-72 High Street South, Dunstable, LU6 3HD | Walking directions to Choice Foods |
| 0.3 mi | Farmfoods | Ashton Square, Central Bedfordshire, LU6 3SN | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
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.
Elected local representatives for LU6 3BF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Eugene Ghent
Dunstable West - Elected 4 May 2023
Nigel Young
Dunstable West - Elected 4 May 2023
Alex Mayer
Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.