LU6 1AT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on High Street North, 0.7km from Dunstable in Dunstable. Administratively it sits within Dunstable-Northfields ward and the South West Bedfordshire constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 41% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £230k.
Census 2021 statistics for LU6 1AT are sourced from Output Area E00088690 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET NORTH, LU6 1AT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET NORTH, LU6 1AT.
468
33
£ 48,600 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LU6 1AT 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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LU6 1AT spans multiple life stages — average age 33, moderate ownership and renting. £230k 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 1AT. The average age is 32.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 177,500
3 sales · Mean £ 191,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LU6 1AT has low crime rates — 37 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
All Saints Academy Dunstable
Westfield Nursery School
Beecroft Academy
Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School
Weatherfield Academy
Dunstable Icknield Lower School
Lancot School
Houghton Regis Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- AS Watson - Superdrug0.9 km
- Donatellos0.2 km
- GoBowling0.6 km
- Irmak BBQ0.2 km
- Tony's Cafe0.0 km
- + 29 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl Great Britain Limited0.7 km
- Iceland0.7 km
- Minutka Polish Shop0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- FOOWA0.3 km
- Happy Pizzas0.6 km
- Range Chicken0.0 km
- Wok Star0.2 km
- Marco Polo Pizza0.7 km
- + 19 more
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- 99P4U0.8 km
- Auntie Claudette's0.7 km
- KDK Discount Food & Wine0.5 km
- Level Off Foods Ltd1.0 km
- Lombardo's Continental1.0 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- The Globe0.5 km
- The Nags Head0.8 km
- The Pheasant Inn1.0 km
- The Victoria0.9 km
- Gary Cooper0.6 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leagrave5.1 km
- Luton8.0 km
- Harlington8.1 km
Bus Stops
- Westfield Road0.0 km
- Westfield Road0.1 km
- Park Street0.2 km
- Northfields0.3 km
- Northfields0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LU61AT · Data under Open Government Licence