Postcode Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

HOUGHTON PARADE, LU6 1DA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOUGHTON PARADE, LU6 1DA.

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Population

437

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 49,200 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LU6 1DA 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.

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6/10
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3/10
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6/10
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7/10
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9/10
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4/10
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4/10
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4/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 57% owner-occupation and average age 36, LU6 1DA has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

LU6 1DA is a safe, established residential area on Houghton Parade, 0.9km from Beecroft in Dunstable. Administratively it sits within Dunstable-Northfields ward and the South West Bedfordshire constituency.

For families considering a move, LU6 1DA represents a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for LU6 1DA are sourced from Output Area E00088828 (shared with 12 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 1DA. The average age is 36.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British79.5%
Asian / British Asian8.0%
Black / African / Caribbean8.0%
Other / Mixed4.6%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around LU6 1DA is moderate at 50 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 offences123
Anti-social behaviour31
Vehicle crime21
Criminal damage and arson18
Other crime16

school Local Schools

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All Saints Academy Dunstable

Requires Improvement713 pupils0.3 km
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Westfield Nursery School

Requires Improvement139 pupils0.8 km
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Beecroft Academy

Good411 pupils0.9 km
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Weatherfield Academy

Good147 pupils1.0 km
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Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School

Good190 pupils1.1 km
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Houghton Regis Primary School

Good351 pupils1.1 km
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Dunstable Icknield Lower School

Outstanding326 pupils1.3 km
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Lancot School

Good417 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Donatellos0.1 km
  • GoBowling0.9 km
  • Irmak BBQ0.1 km
  • Tony's Cafe0.2 km
  • Nagomi Japanese Cuisine0.7 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Lidl Great Britain Limited0.6 km
  • Iceland1.0 km
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Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • FOOWA0.0 km
  • Happy Pizzas0.6 km
  • Range Chicken0.3 km
  • Wok Star0.1 km
  • Marco Polo Pizza1.0 km
  • + 13 more
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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Auntie Claudette's0.9 km
  • KDK Discount Food & Wine0.7 km
  • Co-operative Group0.6 km
  • Westfield News0.8 km
  • Asda0.9 km
  • + 6 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Globe0.8 km
  • Gary Cooper0.9 km
  • The Wheatsheaf0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leagrave5.2 km
  • Harlington7.9 km
  • Luton8.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Northfields0.1 km
  • Watling Court0.1 km
  • Watling Court0.1 km
  • Northfields0.1 km
  • Westfield Road0.2 km