Postcode LU6 3EX 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 very low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 48.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Dunstable South is £58,387 per year. The nearest station is Leagrave, about 2.9 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Mentmore park.
Dunstable South has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,229 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 17% least deprived areas in England.
Dunstable South has an average crime rate, with approximately 48.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 73 ft away from LU6 3EX.
Dunstable South near LU6 3EX 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 2.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Mentmore park | Medium | Walking directions to Mentmore park |
Based on 120 recent sales, the median property price is £367,500 (about £382 per square foot) in Dunstable West area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,000 up to £645,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £517,000 | £389 |
| Semi-Detached | 48 | £420,000 | £397 |
| Terraced | 27 | £321,000 | £400 |
| Flats | 26 | £173,000 | £292 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £460,000 | £122,500 | £326,250 | £240,500 |
| 2017 | £420,000 | £172,000 | £346,000 | £265,000 |
| 2018 | £420,000 | £173,750 | £350,000 | £250,000 |
| 2019 | £470,000 | £145,000 | £326,250 | £285,000 |
| 2020 | £438,000 | £170,000 | £330,625 | £253,000 |
| 2021 | £477,750 | £158,000 | £360,000 | £285,400 |
| 2022 | £465,750 | £155,000 | £415,000 | £330,000 |
| 2023 | £550,000 | £185,000 | £400,000 | £336,500 |
| 2024 | £487,500 | £190,000 | £395,000 | £318,750 |
| 2025 | £515,000 | £177,000 | £410,000 | £342,500 |
| 2026 | £498,750 | £170,000 | £421,500 | £302,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £324 | £246 | £324 | £297 |
| 2017 | £316 | £281 | £327 | £306 |
| 2018 | £348 | £263 | £323 | £324 |
| 2019 | £345 | £251 | £328 | £332 |
| 2020 | £343 | £263 | £353 | £305 |
| 2021 | £347 | £284 | £353 | £335 |
| 2022 | £399 | £286 | £397 | £360 |
| 2023 | £380 | £310 | £405 | £368 |
| 2024 | £399 | £280 | £391 | £361 |
| 2025 | £387 | £305 | £402 | £371 |
| 2026 | £396 | £282 | £379 | £355 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU6 3EX.
In the LU6 3EX postcode area, located within Dunstable South, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU6 3EX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Downside Supermarket | 14 Mayfield Road, Dunstable, LU5 4AP | Walking directions to Downside Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Angel Wines/Convenience Store | 53 London Road, Dunstable, LU6 3DH | Walking directions to Angel Wines/Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | The Co-operative Food | 59-61 Lowther Road, Dunstable, LU6 3NL | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
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 3EX, 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
The area around LU6 3EX records about 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.
The median sale price around LU6 3EX in Dunstable South is £367,500 (about £382 per square foot) based on 120 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to LU6 3EX, including Manshead Church of England Academy (Good), St Mary's Catholic Primary School (Good) and St. Augustine's Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
LU6 3EX scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,229 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard covering LU6 3EX is Alex Mayer (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Eugene Ghent (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Nigel Young (Conservative and Unionist Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.