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LU6 3FJ

Dunstable South

Central Bedfordshire

England / East of England / Central Bedfordshire / Caddington & Slip End / Dunstable South / LU6 3FJ

Overview

Postcode LU6 3FJ is located in a rural town, within the Dunstable South ward of Central Bedfordshire in the East of England region , and forms part of the Caddington & Slip End area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 79.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Caddington & Slip End is £50,800 per year. The nearest station is Leagrave located about 2.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
79
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
9.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

8/10

Caddington & Slip End has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,210 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Caddington & Slip End has a high crime rate, with approximately 79.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

9.7%

Approximately 9.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income of residents in Caddington & Slip End is £50,800 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 169 ft away from LU6 3FJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Caddington & Slip End near LU6 3FJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Leagrave located about 2.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Property prices in Dunstable South

Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £335,000 in Dunstable South area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £525,000.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£365,000
Flats7£150,000
Semi-Detached25£360,000
Terraced13£325,000

10 years price trend in Dunstable South

Schools

In the LU6 3FJ postcode area, located within Caddington & Slip End, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryManshead Church of England AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt. Augustine's AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0.4 miDownside Supermarket14 Mayfield Road, Dunstable, LU5 4AP
0.5 miAngel Wines/Convenience Store53 London Road, Dunstable, LU6 3DH

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2025.