Postcode LU6 3QB 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 very low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 90.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Dunstable Central is £48,600 per year. The nearest station is Leagrave located about 3.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Dunstable Central has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,893 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 15% least deprived areas in England.
Dunstable Central has a high crime rate, with approximately 90.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 13.9% 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 of residents in Dunstable Central is £48,600 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LU6 3QB.
Dunstable Central near LU6 3QB 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 3.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 117 recent sales, the median property price is £395,000 in Dunstable West area, with individual transactions ranging from £76,000 up to £865,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 29 | £515,000 |
| Flats | 14 | £185,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 50 | £396,250 |
| Terraced | 24 | £325,250 |
10 years price trend in Dunstable West
In the LU6 3QB postcode area, located within Dunstable Central, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Secondary | Queensbury Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good | |
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Lark Rise Academy | Academy converter | Outstanding | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Watling Lower School | Community school | Good |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2025.