Postcode LU6 3SF is located in an urban city, within the Dunstable East ward of Central Bedfordshire in the East of England region, and forms part of the Dunstable Central area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 147.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.8× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Dunstable Central is £50,512 per year. The nearest station is Leagrave, about 2.9 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Grove House Gardens.
Dunstable Central has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,341 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.
Dunstable Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 147.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 30.7% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 48 ft away from LU6 3SF.
Dunstable Central near LU6 3SF 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 2.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Grove House Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Grove House Gardens |
Based on 123 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 (about £355 per square foot) in Dunstable East area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £680,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £440,000 | £333 |
| Semi-Detached | 54 | £364,775 | £389 |
| Terraced | 25 | £321,000 | £353 |
| Flats | 39 | £183,000 | £314 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £268,000 | £160,000 | £299,950 | £267,995 |
| 2017 | £342,500 | £175,000 | £305,000 | £277,225 |
| 2018 | £427,000 | £176,000 | £298,750 | £285,000 |
| 2019 | £298,000 | £189,000 | £300,000 | £290,475 |
| 2020 | £374,500 | £189,950 | £300,000 | £291,950 |
| 2021 | £420,000 | £194,950 | £325,000 | £284,975 |
| 2022 | £431,000 | £183,000 | £365,000 | £312,500 |
| 2023 | £367,500 | £185,250 | £363,500 | £325,000 |
| 2024 | £400,000 | £192,500 | £370,000 | £311,250 |
| 2025 | £542,500 | £185,000 | £363,750 | £325,000 |
| 2026 | £420,000 | £214,000 | £395,000 | £323,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £328 | £251 | £292 | £295 |
| 2017 | £310 | £285 | £292 | £291 |
| 2018 | £312 | £275 | £317 | £298 |
| 2019 | £320 | £324 | £306 | £303 |
| 2020 | £319 | £322 | £316 | £323 |
| 2021 | £312 | £328 | £351 | £315 |
| 2022 | £372 | £301 | £383 | £373 |
| 2023 | £363 | £301 | £391 | £377 |
| 2024 | £363 | £305 | £368 | £365 |
| 2025 | £319 | £312 | £377 | £373 |
| 2026 | £352 | £358 | £397 | £382 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU6 3SF.
In the LU6 3SF postcode area, located within Dunstable Central, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU6 3SF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Choice Foods | 62-72 High Street South, Dunstable, LU6 3HD | Walking directions to Choice Foods |
| 0.1 mi | A5 Food & Wine | High Street South, Dunstable, LU6 3HR | Walking directions to A5 Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Dunstable Mini Market | 17 High Street South, Dunstable, LU6 3RZ | Walking directions to Dunstable Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Farmfoods | Ashton Square, Central Bedfordshire, LU6 3SN | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.2 mi | Leveloff Foods | 12 Church Street, Dunstable, LU5 4RU | Walking directions to Leveloff Foods |
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 3SF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
John Gurney
Dunstable East - Elected 4 May 2023
Kenson Gurney
Dunstable East - Elected 4 May 2023
Alex Mayer
Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LU6 3SF records about 148 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around LU6 3SF in Dunstable Central is £315,000 (about £355 per square foot) based on 123 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to LU6 3SF, including Priory Academy (Good), Watling Lower School (Good) and Dunstable Icknield Lower School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
LU6 3SF scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,341 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 3SF is Alex Mayer (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: John Gurney (Independent) and Kenson Gurney (Independent).
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.