Postcode Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

SPHINX PLACE, LU6 1DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPHINX PLACE, LU6 1DF.

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Population

382

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 49,200 /yr

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Employed

60%

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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5/10
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6/10
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9/10
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9/10
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7/10
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6/10
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5/10
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5/10
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Area Character

LU6 1DF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 32, 66% 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. Property prices are trending down 9.4% year-on-year.

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

LU6 1DF is a safe, established residential area on Sphinx Place, 0.8km from Chalk Hill in Dunstable. Administratively it sits within Dunstable-Northfields ward and the South West Bedfordshire constituency.

For families considering a move, LU6 1DF represents a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £250k, down 9.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LU6 1DF are sourced from Output Area E00171414 (shared with 5 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 1DF. 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

White / British79.1%
Asian / British Asian9.0%
Black / African / Caribbean6.6%
Other / Mixed5.3%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 45%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 280,000

7 sales · Mean £ 267,142

Semi-Detached

£ 270,000

2 sales · Mean £ 270,000

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

LU6 1DF has low crime rates — 29 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 offences61
Anti-social behaviour23
Vehicle crime14
Criminal damage and arson11
Public order10

school Local Schools

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All Saints Academy Dunstable

Requires Improvement713 pupils0.5 km
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Westfield Nursery School

Requires Improvement139 pupils0.9 km
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Beecroft Academy

Good411 pupils0.9 km
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Weatherfield Academy

Good147 pupils0.9 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 pupils1.3 km
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Lancot School

Good417 pupils1.4 km
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Dunstable Icknield Lower School

Outstanding326 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Chalk Hill Service Station0.9 km
  • Co-operative Group0.8 km
  • Westfield News0.9 km
  • Brilliant Food and Wine0.4 km
  • Dunstable Superstore Ltd0.9 km
  • + 2 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Donatellos0.4 km
  • Irmak BBQ0.4 km
  • Tony's Cafe0.6 km
  • Chicken and Pizza Hutt0.4 km
  • King Kebab0.4 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Lidl Great Britain Limited0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • FOOWA0.4 km
  • Happy Pizzas0.9 km
  • Range Chicken0.6 km
  • Wok Star0.4 km
  • A Taste of China0.9 km
  • + 3 more
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The White Lion0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leagrave5.4 km
  • Harlington7.9 km
  • Luton8.5 km

Bus Stops

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