Postcode Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

SALTERS WAY, LU6 1BT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SALTERS WAY, LU6 1BT.

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Population

342

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 49,200 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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4/10
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7/10
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9/10
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4/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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5/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
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4/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates LU6 1BT — age 40, 90% ownership, 4% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 29.6% year-on-year.

home £280,909 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LU6 1BT is a safe, established residential area on Salters Way, 0.7km from Chalk Hill in Dunstable. Administratively it sits within Dunstable-Northfields ward and the South West Bedfordshire constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £280k, down 29.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LU6 1BT are sourced from Output Area E00088825 (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 1BT. The average age is 39.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.6%
Asian / British Asian3.3%
Black / African / Caribbean6.5%
Other / Mixed5.6%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 263,000

12 sales · Mean £ 265,625

Semi-Detached

£ 295,000

9 sales · Mean £ 297,777

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

LU6 1BT has low crime rates — 27 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 offences46
Anti-social behaviour18
Vehicle crime12
Criminal damage and arson8
Public order5

school Local Schools

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All Saints Academy Dunstable

Requires Improvement713 pupils0.6 km
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Westfield Nursery School

Requires Improvement139 pupils1.0 km
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Weatherfield Academy

Good147 pupils1.0 km
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Beecroft Academy

Good411 pupils1.0 km
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Houghton Regis Primary School

Good351 pupils1.1 km
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Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School

Good190 pupils1.5 km
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Lancot School

Good417 pupils1.5 km
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Thomas Whitehead CofE Academy

Requires Improvement209 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Chalk Hill Service Station0.7 km
  • Co-operative Group0.9 km
  • Brilliant Food and Wine0.5 km
  • MV Food & Wine0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Donatellos0.6 km
  • Irmak BBQ0.6 km
  • Tony's Cafe0.7 km
  • Chicken and Pizza Hutt0.6 km
  • King Kebab0.5 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Lidl Great Britain Limited0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • FOOWA0.5 km
  • Happy Pizzas1.0 km
  • Range Chicken0.8 km
  • Wok Star0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The White Lion0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leagrave5.5 km
  • Harlington7.8 km
  • Luton8.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Cheyne Close0.1 km
  • French's Avenue0.1 km
  • Salters Way0.1 km
  • Palma Close0.1 km
  • French's Avenue0.2 km