Postcode Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

SPINNEY CRESCENT, LU6 1AS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPINNEY CRESCENT, LU6 1AS.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

322

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 49,200 /yr

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Employed

43%

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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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7/10
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6/10
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3/10
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6/10
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4/10
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7/10
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5/10
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8/10
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Area Character

LU6 1AS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 62% 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. Property prices are trending down 14.5% year-on-year.

home £285,714 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LU6 1AS is a safe, established residential area on Spinney Crescent, 0.3km from Beecroft in Dunstable. Administratively it sits within Dunstable-Northfields ward and the South West Bedfordshire constituency.

For families considering a move, LU6 1AS represents a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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. Property: Average house prices are around £285k, down 14.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LU6 1AS are sourced from Output Area E00088816 (shared with 4 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 1AS. 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

White / British90.8%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean3.7%
Other / Mixed5.2%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 296,000

11 sales · Mean £ 272,500

Flat

£ 186,000

3 sales · Mean £ 212,000

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

LU6 1AS 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 offences55
Anti-social behaviour50
Vehicle crime21
Other theft13
Burglary8

school Local Schools

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Lancot School

Good417 pupils0.1 km
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Beecroft Academy

Good411 pupils0.4 km
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Westfield Nursery School

Requires Improvement139 pupils0.4 km
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Weatherfield Academy

Good147 pupils0.5 km
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Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School

Good190 pupils0.6 km
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Dunstable Icknield Lower School

Outstanding326 pupils0.9 km
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Queensbury Academy

Good1223 pupils1.0 km
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Watling Lower School

Good202 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Dunstable Chicken0.3 km
  • Dunstable Fire Station0.9 km
  • Zeera0.6 km
  • Campus & Co0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Favorite Chicken & Ribs Shop0.7 km
  • Mister Chips0.4 km
  • A Taste of China1.0 km
  • Ace Chicken1.0 km
  • Jade River0.5 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Dunstable Superstore Ltd1.0 km
  • KM Minimart Limited1.0 km
  • RMS Supermarket0.6 km
  • Union Store0.5 km
  • Premier0.3 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The White Swan0.9 km
  • The Pheasant Inn0.5 km
  • The Victoria1.0 km
  • The Globe1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leagrave5.9 km
  • Luton8.5 km
  • Luton Airport8.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Worthington Road0.1 km
  • Spinney Crescent North-end0.2 km
  • Hambling Place0.2 km
  • Beechwood Court0.2 km
  • Hambling Place0.3 km