Postcode Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

LU6 1BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LU6 1BB.

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

276

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 49,200 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LU6 1BB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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

LU6 1BB has a significant social housing presence — 57% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

LU6 1BB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Beecroft in Dunstable. Administratively it sits within Dunstable-Northfields ward and the South West Bedfordshire constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, LU6 1BB is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 57% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for LU6 1BB are sourced from Output Area E00088829 (shared with 5 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 1BB. The average age is 39.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.6%
Asian / British Asian2.2%
Black / African / Caribbean2.5%
Other / Mixed4.7%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

LU6 1BB has low crime rates — 33 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 offences77
Anti-social behaviour30
Vehicle crime21
Criminal damage and arson12
Public order11

school Local Schools

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Westfield Nursery School

Requires Improvement139 pupils0.4 km
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Beecroft Academy

Good411 pupils0.4 km
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Weatherfield Academy

Good147 pupils0.5 km
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All Saints Academy Dunstable

Requires Improvement713 pupils0.7 km
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Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School

Good190 pupils0.9 km
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Lancot School

Good417 pupils0.9 km
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Dunstable Icknield Lower School

Outstanding326 pupils1.2 km
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Houghton Regis Primary School

Good351 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Donatellos0.4 km
  • Irmak BBQ0.4 km
  • Tony's Cafe0.5 km
  • Nagomi Japanese Cuisine0.8 km
  • Chicken and Pizza Hutt0.4 km
  • + 5 more
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Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • FOOWA0.5 km
  • Range Chicken0.5 km
  • Wok Star0.4 km
  • A Taste of China0.7 km
  • Ace Chicken0.9 km
  • + 8 more
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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • KDK Discount Food & Wine0.8 km
  • Brilliant Food and Wine0.4 km
  • Costworth0.8 km
  • Dunstable Superstore Ltd0.7 km
  • MV Food & Wine0.5 km
  • + 4 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Pheasant Inn1.0 km
  • The Wheatsheaf0.8 km
  • The Globe0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leagrave5.6 km
  • Harlington8.3 km
  • Luton8.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Langridge Court0.1 km
  • Maidenbower Avenue0.2 km
  • Recreation Ground0.2 km
  • Loring Road0.3 km
  • Loring Road0.4 km