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LU6 3FQ

The Paddocks

Dunstable Central

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Overview

Postcode LU6 3FQ is located in an urban city, within the Dunstable Central ward of Central Bedfordshire in the East of England region, and forms part of the Dunstable South area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 57.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 30% 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 3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Grove House Gardens.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
2.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

4/10

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.

Crime level

6/10

Dunstable South has an average crime rate, with approximately 57.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.2%

Approximately 2.2% 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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Dunstable South is £58,387 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 324 ft away from LU6 3FQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Dunstable South near LU6 3FQ 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 3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LU6 3FQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miGrove House GardensMediumWalking directions to Grove House Gardens

Area Profile

Population
346
Population density
9,276.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
20.67(+79%)
Other theft
19.49(+256%)
Violence and sexual offences
17.72(-44%)
Shoplifting
7.09(+4%)
Vehicle crime
5.91(+34%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
198
57.23%
Other White
75
21.68%
Caribbean
12
3.47%
Indian
10
2.89%
African
9
2.6%
Total population: 346

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
92
31.94%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
50
17.36%
No qualifications
45
15.62%
Level 3 (A level)
44
15.28%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
10.42%
Total 16+ residents: 288

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
105
58.01%
Owns outright
36
19.89%
Owns with a mortgage
31
17.13%
Social rents from council
4
2.21%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.21%
Total households: 181

Property prices in Dunstable Central

Median price£308,000
Price per sq ft£340
Sales (last 12 months)60
Typical range (middle 50%)£177K – £411K

Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £308,000 (about £340 per square foot) in Dunstable Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £573,200.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Dunstable Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£452,500£361
Semi-Detached20£381,000£365
Terraced14£287,500£333
Flats16£127,500£202

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Dunstable Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dunstable Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£365,000£151,500£273,750£232,500
2017£425,000£135,000£317,250£240,000
2018£515,000£148,000£350,000£250,500
2019£435,000£154,500£335,000£250,000
2020£323,500£154,000£307,000£241,000
2021£510,000£160,500£311,000£267,750
2022£530,000£170,000£345,000£295,000
2023£462,500£121,500£387,500£278,250
2024£500,000£155,000£355,000£285,000
2025£457,500£138,500£415,000£290,000
2026£410,000£111,000£350,000£295,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dunstable Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dunstable Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£325£260£302£276
2017£310£269£306£274
2018£359£255£298£284
2019£337£300£318£276
2020£320£237£317£279
2021£349£286£338£296
2022£377£284£366£332
2023£456£265£334£348
2024£459£263£370£307
2025£361£244£364£311
2026£340£159£387£344
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dunstable Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Dunstable Central in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU6 3FQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU6 3FQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Mar 202670A, Viceroy Court, High Street South, Dunstable, LU6 3HPFlatsLeasehold£65,000
23 May 202571, Viceroy Court, High Street South, Dunstable, LU6 3HPFlatsLeasehold£104,000
15 Sept 20252, Friars Walk, Dunstable, LU6 3JADetachedFreehold£573,200
13 Jan 202640B, Viceroy Court, High Street South, Dunstable, LU6 3HWFlatsLeasehold£57,000
02 Mar 202630, Staines Square, Dunstable, LU6 3JQFlatsLeasehold£220,000

Schools

In the LU6 3FQ postcode area, located within Dunstable South, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LU6 3FQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miAll-throughPriory AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimaryWatling Lower SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryDunstable Icknield Lower SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU6 3FQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LU6 3FQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miA5 Food & WineHigh Street South, Dunstable, LU6 3HRWalking directions to A5 Food & Wine
0.1 miChoice Foods62-72 High Street South, Dunstable, LU6 3HDWalking directions to Choice Foods
0.2 miPremiere Convenience Store172 High Street South, Dunstable, LU6 3HSWalking directions to Premiere Convenience Store
0.2 miFarmfoodsAshton Square, Central Bedfordshire, LU6 3SNWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.2 miDunstable Mini Market17 High Street South, Dunstable, LU6 3RZWalking directions to Dunstable Mini Market

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Central Bedfordshire district (2025-26).

Band A£1,596
Band B£1,862
Band C£2,128
Band D£2,394
Band E£2,926
Band F£3,458
Band G£3,990
Band H£4,788

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LU6 3FQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Carole Hegley

Dunstable Central - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Alex Mayer

Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictCentral BedfordshireE06000056
Parliamentary ConstituencyDunstable and Leighton BuzzardE14001206
WardDunstable CentralE05014403
ParishDunstableE04012806
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Dunstable SouthE02003649
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Central Bedfordshire 031AE01017623
Police ForceBedfordshire
Postcode Introduced2015-05-01

Frequently asked questions about LU6 3FQ

Is LU6 3FQ (Dunstable South) safe?

The area around LU6 3FQ records about 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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.

What is the average house price near LU6 3FQ?

The median sale price around LU6 3FQ in Dunstable South is £308,000 (about £340 per square foot) based on 60 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LU6 3FQ?

There are 14 schools close to LU6 3FQ, including Priory Academy (Good), Watling Lower School (Good) and Dunstable Icknield Lower School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LU6 3FQ?

LU6 3FQ scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,440 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LU6 3FQ (Dunstable South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard covering LU6 3FQ is Alex Mayer (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Carole Hegley (Conservative and Unionist Party).

Data Sources

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.