Postcode LU6 3JF 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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 75.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Dunstable Central is £50,512 per year. The nearest station is Leagrave located about 3.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Dunstable Central has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,127 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.
Dunstable Central has a high crime rate, with approximately 75.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 55.0% 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 per household in Dunstable Central is £50,512 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LU6 3JF.
Dunstable Central near LU6 3JF 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 3.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 122 recent sales, the median property price is £397,500 in Dunstable West area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,000 up to £825,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 28 | £516,000 |
| Flats | 17 | £170,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 47 | £415,000 |
| Terraced | 30 | £332,500 |
10 year median price trend in Dunstable West
In the LU6 3JF postcode area, located within Dunstable Central, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU6 3JF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | West Side Stores | Meadway, Central Bedfordshire, LU6 1PD | Walking directions to West Side Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Best-one | 165 West Street, Dunstable, LU6 1PD | Walking directions to Best-one |
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 3JF, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.