LU6 1AP is a safe, established residential area on Drovers Way, 0.2km from Beecroft in Dunstable. Administratively it sits within Dunstable-Northfields ward and the South West Bedfordshire constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 62% 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.
Census 2021 statistics for LU6 1AP are sourced from Output Area E00088816 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DROVERS WAY, LU6 1AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DROVERS WAY, LU6 1AP.
322
34
£ 49,200 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates LU6 1AP — age 34, 62% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LU6 1AP. The average age is 34.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LU6 1AP 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.
school Local Schools
Beecroft Academy
Westfield Nursery School
Weatherfield Academy
Lancot School
Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School
Dunstable Icknield Lower School
Queensbury Academy
All Saints Academy Dunstable
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Tony's Cafe1.0 km
- Dunstable Chicken0.5 km
- Dunstable Fire Station0.7 km
- Roymai Thai Restaurant1.0 km
- Zeera0.8 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Range Chicken1.0 km
- Favorite Chicken & Ribs Shop0.6 km
- Mister Chips0.5 km
- Pizza Hut1.0 km
- Fast & Fresh Pizza1.0 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Dunstable Superstore Ltd0.9 km
- MV Food & Wine1.0 km
- RMS Supermarket0.6 km
- Union Store0.6 km
- KDK Discount Food & Wine1.0 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The White Swan0.9 km
- The Pheasant Inn0.6 km
- The Globe1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leagrave5.9 km
- Luton8.6 km
- Luton Airport8.7 km
Bus Stops
- Spinney Crescent North-end0.0 km
- Bunhill Close0.1 km
- Cookfield Close0.2 km
- Hambling Place0.3 km
- Ashcroft0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LU61AP · Data under Open Government Licence