Postcode LU6 3BU 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 Central area. It has very low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 95.2 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 3.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Dunstable Central has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,893 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 15% least deprived areas in England.
Dunstable Central has a high crime rate, with approximately 95.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.8% 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 3BU.
Dunstable Central near LU6 3BU 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 3.5 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 3BU postcode area, located within Dunstable Central, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU6 3BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 68-70 Langdale Road, Dunstable, LU6 3BS | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Best-one | 165 West Street, Dunstable, LU6 1PD | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.4 mi | West Side Stores | Meadway, Central Bedfordshire, LU6 1PD | Walking directions to West Side Stores |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.