Postcode LU6 3SH 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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 161.5 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 2.9 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Grove House Gardens.
Dunstable Central has a moderate 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 161.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Dunstable Central is £48,600 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 127 ft away from LU6 3SH.
Dunstable Central near LU6 3SH 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 110 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 in Dunstable East area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £635,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £542,500 |
| Flats | 34 | £195,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 50 | £368,000 |
| Terraced | 24 | £310,000 |
10 year median price trend in Dunstable East
In the LU6 3SH 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 3SH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | A5 Food & Wine | High Street South, Dunstable, LU6 3HR | Walking directions to A5 Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Choice Foods | 62-72 High Street South, Dunstable, LU6 3HD | Walking directions to Choice Foods |
| 0.1 mi | Dunstable Mini Market | 17 High Street South, Dunstable, LU6 3RZ | Walking directions to Dunstable Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Leveloff Foods | 12 Church Street, Dunstable, LU5 4RU | Walking directions to Leveloff Foods |
| 0.2 mi | Farmfoods | Ashton Square, Central Bedfordshire, LU6 3SN | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.