Postcode Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

DROVERS WAY, LU6 1AN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DROVERS WAY, LU6 1AN.

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Population

272

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 49,200 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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7/10
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7/10
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9/10
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8/10
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5/10
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7/10
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7/10
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8/10
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Area Character

LU6 1AN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 78% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

LU6 1AN is a safe, established residential area on Drovers Way, 0.4km from Beecroft in Dunstable. Administratively it sits within Dunstable-Northfields ward and the South West Bedfordshire constituency.

For families considering a move, LU6 1AN represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

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 £255k.

Census 2021 statistics for LU6 1AN are sourced from Output Area E00088820 (shared with 3 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 1AN. The average age is 38.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.5%
Asian / British Asian4.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed4.1%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 255,000

2 sales · Mean £ 255,000

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

LU6 1AN 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 offences47
Anti-social behaviour46
Vehicle crime24
Other theft12
Criminal damage and arson10

school Local Schools

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Lancot School

Good417 pupils0.3 km
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Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School

Good190 pupils0.4 km
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Westfield Nursery School

Requires Improvement139 pupils0.5 km
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Beecroft Academy

Good411 pupils0.5 km
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Weatherfield Academy

Good147 pupils0.6 km
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Dunstable Icknield Lower School

Outstanding326 pupils0.7 km
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Queensbury Academy

Good1223 pupils0.8 km
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Watling Lower School

Good202 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Co-operative Group0.6 km
  • Westfield News0.5 km
  • Vrancea Mini Market1.0 km
  • Auntie Claudette's1.0 km
  • KDK Discount Food & Wine0.9 km
  • + 8 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • The Globe0.9 km
  • The Wheatsheaf1.0 km
  • Dunstable Conservative Club1.0 km
  • The White Swan0.7 km
  • The Nags Head1.0 km
  • + 2 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • Campus & Co0.6 km
  • Dunstable Chicken0.2 km
  • MJL Restaurant & Bar0.9 km
  • Nagomi Japanese Cuisine1.0 km
  • The Spice Lounge1.0 km
  • + 15 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Jade River0.4 km
  • Pizza Go Go1.0 km
  • Union Fish & Chips0.8 km
  • Favorite Chicken & Ribs Shop0.6 km
  • Mister Chips0.3 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Iceland1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leagrave5.8 km
  • Luton8.3 km
  • Luton Airport8.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Beechwood Court0.0 km
  • Worthington Road0.1 km
  • Beechwood Court0.1 km
  • Whipsnade Road0.1 km
  • Hambling Place0.1 km