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.
SPHINX PLACE, LU6 1DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPHINX PLACE, LU6 1DF.
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
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
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.
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 Group0.8 km
- Westfield News0.9 km
- Brilliant Food and Wine0.4 km
- Dunstable Superstore Ltd0.9 km
- + 2 more
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
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lidl Great Britain Limited0.7 km
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
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
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Postcode Profile: LU61DF · Data under Open Government Licence