Postcode Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

BREWERS HILL ROAD, LU6 1AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BREWERS HILL ROAD, LU6 1AD.

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Population

258

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 49,200 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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4/10
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5/10
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7/10
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8/10
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7/10
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4/10
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6/10
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4/10
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5/10
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Area Character

LU6 1AD is an established family neighbourhood — 52% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 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 1AD is a safe, established residential area on Brewers Hill Road, 0.3km from Beecroft in Dunstable. Administratively it sits within Dunstable-Northfields ward and the South West Bedfordshire constituency.

LU6 1AD is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a healthcare and public administration zone — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £249k.

Census 2021 statistics for LU6 1AD are sourced from Output Area E00088835 (shared with 30 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 1AD. The average age is 39.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.8%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean5.8%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 249,500

5 sales · Mean £ 241,500

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

LU6 1AD has low crime rates — 30 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 offences52
Anti-social behaviour26
Vehicle crime20
Other theft11
Public order9

school Local Schools

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Westfield Nursery School

Requires Improvement139 pupils0.2 km
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Beecroft Academy

Good411 pupils0.3 km
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Weatherfield Academy

Good147 pupils0.3 km
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Lancot School

Good417 pupils0.7 km
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Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School

Good190 pupils0.8 km
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All Saints Academy Dunstable

Requires Improvement713 pupils0.9 km
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Dunstable Icknield Lower School

Outstanding326 pupils1.1 km
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Queensbury Academy

Good1223 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Donatellos0.6 km
  • Irmak BBQ0.6 km
  • Tony's Cafe0.6 km
  • Nagomi Japanese Cuisine0.8 km
  • Chicken and Pizza Hutt0.6 km
  • + 6 more
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Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • FOOWA0.6 km
  • Range Chicken0.6 km
  • Wok Star0.6 km
  • A Taste of China0.7 km
  • Ace Chicken0.8 km
  • + 8 more
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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • KDK Discount Food & Wine0.8 km
  • Premier0.9 km
  • Brilliant Food and Wine0.6 km
  • Costworth0.8 km
  • Dunstable Superstore Ltd0.7 km
  • + 5 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Pheasant Inn0.8 km
  • The Wheatsheaf0.8 km
  • The Globe0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leagrave5.7 km
  • Harlington8.5 km
  • Luton8.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Recreation Ground0.1 km
  • Langridge Court0.1 km
  • Maidenbower Avenue0.2 km
  • Ashcroft0.2 km
  • Beech Green0.3 km