Postcode Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

BARRIE AVENUE, LU6 1BP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARRIE AVENUE, LU6 1BP.

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Population

342

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Avg Age

42

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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: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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6/10
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8/10
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5/10
workEmployment
7/10
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5/10
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6/10
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4/10
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9/10
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4/10
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Area Character

LU6 1BP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 92% 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.

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

LU6 1BP is a safe, established residential area on Barrie Avenue, 0.6km from Chalk Hill in Dunstable. Administratively it sits within Dunstable-Northfields ward and the South West Bedfordshire constituency.

For families considering a move, LU6 1BP represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £297k.

Census 2021 statistics for LU6 1BP are sourced from Output Area E00177160 (shared with 10 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 1BP. The average age is 42.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.0%
Asian / British Asian5.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.4%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 339,000

2 sales · Mean £ 339,000

Terraced

£ 270,000

3 sales · Mean £ 287,666

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

LU6 1BP has low crime rates — 22 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 offences33
Anti-social behaviour15
Vehicle crime10
Criminal damage and arson7
Drugs3

school Local Schools

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All Saints Academy Dunstable

Requires Improvement713 pupils0.8 km
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Weatherfield Academy

Good147 pupils1.0 km
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Westfield Nursery School

Requires Improvement139 pupils1.1 km
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Beecroft Academy

Good411 pupils1.1 km
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Houghton Regis Primary School

Good351 pupils1.3 km
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Lancot School

Good417 pupils1.5 km
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Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School

Good190 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Co-operative Group1.0 km
  • Chalk Hill Service Station0.6 km
  • Brilliant Food and Wine0.7 km
  • MV Food & Wine0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Donatellos0.8 km
  • Irmak BBQ0.8 km
  • Tony's Cafe0.9 km
  • Chicken and Pizza Hutt0.8 km
  • King Kebab0.7 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Lidl Great Britain Limited1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • FOOWA0.7 km
  • Range Chicken1.0 km
  • Wok Star0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The White Lion0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leagrave5.7 km
  • Harlington7.9 km
  • Luton8.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Barrie Avenue0.0 km
  • Barrie Avenue0.0 km
  • Suncote Avenue0.1 km
  • Cheyne Close0.2 km
  • Money Mead Hail + Ride0.2 km