Postcode LU6 3LL is located in an urban city, within the Dunstable West area 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 median sale price in Dunstable West is £355,000 (around £386 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £270,000 and £455,000. The nearest station is Leagrave, about 3.1 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 29,205 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 11% 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 3.8% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LU6 3LL.
Dunstable South near LU6 3LL 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 3.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Mentmore park | Medium | Walking directions to Mentmore park |
Based on 117 recent sales, the median property price is £355,000 (about £386 per square foot) in Dunstable West area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,000 up to £850,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £523,750 | £397 |
| Semi-Detached | 46 | £415,000 | £407 |
| Terraced | 33 | £321,000 | £381 |
| Flats | 22 | £151,500 | £279 |
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 | £517,000 | £177,000 | £410,000 | £342,500 |
| 2026 | £517,500 | £151,500 | £425,000 | £305,000 |
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 | £388 | £295 | £403 | £360 |
| 2026 | £421 | £277 | £407 | £400 |
There were 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU6 3LL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Oct 2025 | 540, Lowther Road, Dunstable, LU6 3LL | Terraced | Freehold | £340,000 | |
| 25 Jun 2026 | 31, Churchill Road, Dunstable, LU6 3LU | Terraced | Freehold | £305,000 | |
| 24 Jul 2025 | 21, Burges Close, Dunstable, LU6 3EU | Terraced | Freehold | £350,000 | |
| 29 Jul 2025 | 30, Seamons Close, Dunstable, LU6 3EQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £365,000 | |
| 29 Jul 2025 | 46, Seamons Close, Dunstable, LU6 3EQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £445,000 |
In the LU6 3LL postcode area, located within Dunstable South, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 7 Jul 2026. | |
| 0.4 mi | Secondary | Manshead Church of England Academy | Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 3 Feb 2026. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Ardley Hill Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 16 Jul 2024. |
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LU6 3LL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | The Co-operative Food | 59-61 Lowther Road, Dunstable, LU6 3NL | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.5 mi | Downside Supermarket | 14 Mayfield Road, Dunstable, LU5 4AP | Walking directions to Downside Supermarket |
| 0.5 mi | Angel Wines/Convenience Store | 53 London Road, Dunstable, LU6 3DH | Walking directions to Angel Wines/Convenience Store |
Annual council tax rates for Central Bedfordshire district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LU6 3LL, 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 3LL 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 3LL in Dunstable West is £355,000 (about £386 per square foot) based on 117 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to LU6 3LL, including St Mary's Catholic Primary School (Good), Manshead Church of England Academy (Requires improvement) and Ardley Hill Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
LU6 3LL scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 29,205 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 3LL 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).