Postcode Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

LU6 1AA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LU6 1AA.

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Population

437

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 49,200 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: LU6 1AA represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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6/10
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3/10
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6/10
workEmployment
7/10
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9/10
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4/10
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4/10
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4/10
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2/10
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Area Character

LU6 1AA is an established family neighbourhood — 57% owner-occupation and an average age of 36 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LU6 1AA is a safe, established residential area located 0.8km from Beecroft in Dunstable. Administratively it sits within Dunstable-Northfields ward and the South West Bedfordshire constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a professional home-workers in outer suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for LU6 1AA are sourced from Output Area E00088828 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LU6 1AA. The average age is 36.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British79.5%
Asian / British Asian8.0%
Black / African / Caribbean8.0%
Other / Mixed4.6%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

LU6 1AA has low crime rates — 38 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences81
Anti-social behaviour32
Vehicle crime21
Public order16
Other crime13

school Local Schools

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All Saints Academy Dunstable

Requires Improvement713 pupils0.4 km
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Westfield Nursery School

Requires Improvement139 pupils0.7 km
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Beecroft Academy

Good411 pupils0.7 km
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Weatherfield Academy

Good147 pupils0.8 km
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Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School

Good190 pupils1.0 km
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Lancot School

Good417 pupils1.2 km
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Dunstable Icknield Lower School

Outstanding326 pupils1.2 km
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Houghton Regis Primary School

Good351 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • Donatellos0.1 km
  • GoBowling0.9 km
  • Irmak BBQ0.1 km
  • Tony's Cafe0.2 km
  • MJL Restaurant & Bar1.0 km
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Lidl Great Britain Limited0.7 km
  • Iceland0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • FOOWA0.1 km
  • Happy Pizzas0.7 km
  • Range Chicken0.3 km
  • Wok Star0.1 km
  • Marco Polo Pizza0.9 km
  • + 15 more
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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Auntie Claudette's0.9 km
  • KDK Discount Food & Wine0.7 km
  • Co-operative Group0.5 km
  • Westfield News0.7 km
  • Asda0.9 km
  • + 7 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Globe0.7 km
  • Dunstable Conservative Club1.0 km
  • Gary Cooper0.9 km
  • The Wheatsheaf0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leagrave5.2 km
  • Harlington8.0 km
  • Luton8.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Northfields0.2 km
  • Watling Court0.2 km
  • Watling Court0.2 km
  • Westfield Road0.2 km
  • Northfields0.2 km