Postcode LU6 3BS 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 77.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Dunstable South is £53,700 per year. The nearest station is Leagrave located about 3.2 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 77.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 57.6% 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 of residents in Dunstable South is £53,700 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LU6 3BS.
Dunstable South near LU6 3BS 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 3.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 129 recent sales, the median property price is £380,000 in Dunstable West area, with individual transactions ranging from £76,000 up to £865,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 29 | £515,000 |
| Flats | 19 | £183,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 54 | £393,750 |
| Terraced | 27 | £321,000 |
10 year median price trend in Dunstable West
In the LU6 3BS postcode area, located within Dunstable South, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU6 3BS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Tesco Express | 68-70 Langdale Road, Dunstable, LU6 3BS | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Premiere Convenience Store | 172 High Street South, Dunstable, LU6 3HS | Walking directions to Premiere Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | The Co-operative Food | 59-61 Lowther Road, Dunstable, LU6 3NL | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.4 mi | A5 Food & Wine | High Street South, Dunstable, LU6 3HR | Walking directions to A5 Food & Wine |
| 0.4 mi | Choice Foods | 62-72 High Street South, Dunstable, LU6 3HD | Walking directions to Choice Foods |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.