Postcode Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

HIGH STREET NORTH, LU6 1DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET NORTH, LU6 1DB.

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Population

571

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Avg Age

28

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Avg Income

£ 49,200 /yr

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Employed

55%

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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5/10
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5/10
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5/10
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9/10
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9/10
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6/10
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6/10
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5/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LU6 1DB spans multiple life stages — average age 28, moderate ownership and renting. 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 1DB is a safe, established residential area on High Street North, 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 1DB represents a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The predominance of young residents (average age 28) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood turnover. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £150k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for LU6 1DB are sourced from Output Area E00177073 (shared with 15 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 1DB. The average age is 27.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British75.3%
Asian / British Asian5.4%
Black / African / Caribbean12.3%
Other / Mixed7.0%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A notably young demographic. The local population leans heavily toward young adults in their early-to-mid twenties.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 145,000

7 sales · Mean £ 140,285

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

LU6 1DB has low crime rates — 46 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 offences116
Anti-social behaviour30
Vehicle crime20
Criminal damage and arson17
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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Houghton Regis Primary School

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

Good190 pupils1.1 km
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Lancot School

Good417 pupils1.3 km
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Dunstable Icknield Lower School

Outstanding326 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Donatellos0.1 km
  • GoBowling0.9 km
  • Irmak BBQ0.1 km
  • Tony's Cafe0.3 km
  • Nagomi Japanese Cuisine0.7 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Lidl Great Britain Limited0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • FOOWA0.1 km
  • Happy Pizzas0.7 km
  • Range Chicken0.3 km
  • Wok Star0.1 km
  • Jade River0.9 km
  • + 9 more
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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Auntie Claudette's1.0 km
  • KDK Discount Food & Wine0.8 km
  • Co-operative Group0.7 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

  • Watling Court0.1 km
  • Watling Court0.1 km
  • Northfields0.1 km
  • Northfields0.2 km
  • French's Avenue0.3 km