LU6 1BD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lawrence Industrial Estate, 0.6km from Beecroft in Dunstable. Administratively it sits within Dunstable-Northfields ward and the South West Bedfordshire constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LU6 1BD 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 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for LU6 1BD are sourced from Output Area E00088829 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LAWRENCE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, LU6 1BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LAWRENCE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, LU6 1BD.
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39
£ 49,200 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LU6 1BD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
With 57% social renting, LU6 1BD is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LU6 1BD. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LU6 1BD 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
Westfield Nursery School
Beecroft Academy
All Saints Academy Dunstable
Weatherfield Academy
Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School
Lancot School
Dunstable Icknield Lower School
Houghton Regis Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Donatellos0.3 km
- Irmak BBQ0.3 km
- Tony's Cafe0.4 km
- Nagomi Japanese Cuisine0.8 km
- Dunstable Fire Station0.1 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lidl Great Britain Limited0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- FOOWA0.4 km
- Happy Pizzas1.0 km
- Range Chicken0.4 km
- Wok Star0.3 km
- Jade River0.7 km
- + 9 more
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- KDK Discount Food & Wine0.8 km
- Co-operative Group0.4 km
- Westfield News0.5 km
- Brilliant Food and Wine0.3 km
- Costworth0.8 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Globe0.8 km
- The Wheatsheaf0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leagrave5.5 km
- Harlington8.2 km
- Luton8.4 km
Bus Stops
- Langridge Court0.2 km
- Maidenbower Avenue0.2 km
- Watling Court0.3 km
- Watling Court0.3 km
- Recreation Ground0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LU61BD · Data under Open Government Licence