LU6 1DE is a safe, established residential area on Delco Way, 0.9km from Chalk Hill in Dunstable. Administratively it sits within Dunstable-Northfields ward and the South West Bedfordshire constituency.
For families considering a move, LU6 1DE represents a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. 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. With residents averaging 32 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £360k.
Census 2021 statistics for LU6 1DE are sourced from Output Area E00171414 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DELCO WAY, LU6 1DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DELCO WAY, LU6 1DE.
382
32
£ 49,200 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates LU6 1DE — age 32, 66% ownership, 17% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LU6 1DE. The average age is 31.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 360,000
2 sales · Mean £ 360,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LU6 1DE has low crime rates — 36 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
All Saints Academy Dunstable
Westfield Nursery School
Beecroft Academy
Weatherfield Academy
Houghton Regis Primary School
Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School
Lancot School
Dunstable Icknield Lower School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Chalk Hill Service Station0.9 km
- Co-operative Group0.7 km
- Westfield News0.8 km
- Brilliant Food and Wine0.4 km
- Dunstable Superstore Ltd0.9 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Donatellos0.5 km
- Irmak BBQ0.4 km
- Tony's Cafe0.6 km
- Chicken and Pizza Hutt0.5 km
- King Kebab0.4 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lidl Great Britain Limited0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- FOOWA0.4 km
- Happy Pizzas1.0 km
- Range Chicken0.6 km
- Wok Star0.5 km
- Jade River1.0 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The White Lion0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leagrave5.5 km
- Harlington8.0 km
- Luton8.6 km
Bus Stops
- Palma Close0.1 km
- Salters Way0.1 km
- Cheyne Close0.2 km
- French's Avenue0.2 km
- French's Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LU61DE · Data under Open Government Licence