LU6 1DH is a safe, established residential area on Westfield Road, 0.6km from Beecroft in Dunstable. Administratively it sits within Dunstable-Northfields ward and the South West Bedfordshire constituency.
Day-to-day life in LU6 1DH has the character of a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £283k.
Census 2021 statistics for LU6 1DH are sourced from Output Area E00088835 (shared with 30 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WESTFIELD ROAD, LU6 1DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTFIELD ROAD, LU6 1DH.
258
40
£ 49,200 /yr
59%
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 1DH is an established family neighbourhood — 52% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LU6 1DH. The average age is 39.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 257,250
8 sales · Mean £ 262,875
Semi-Detached
£ 260,000
3 sales · Mean £ 265,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LU6 1DH is moderate at 52 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
Westfield Nursery School
Beecroft Academy
All Saints Academy Dunstable
Weatherfield Academy
Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School
Lancot School
Dunstable Icknield Lower School
Houghton Regis Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
30 nearby- Donatellos0.3 km
- GoBowling0.8 km
- Irmak BBQ0.3 km
- Tony's Cafe0.2 km
- Benjamins Cafe Dunstable0.9 km
- + 25 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl Great Britain Limited0.9 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- Minutka Polish Shop0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- FOOWA0.4 km
- Happy Pizzas0.9 km
- Range Chicken0.2 km
- Wok Star0.3 km
- Marco Polo Pizza0.8 km
- + 18 more
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- 99P4U0.9 km
- Auntie Claudette's0.8 km
- KDK Discount Food & Wine0.5 km
- Archie's1.0 km
- Asda0.8 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- The Nags Head0.9 km
- The Pheasant Inn0.9 km
- The Victoria0.9 km
- Dunstable Conservative Club0.8 km
- The White Swan0.9 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leagrave5.3 km
- Luton8.2 km
- Harlington8.3 km
Bus Stops
- Loring Road0.2 km
- Maidenbower Avenue0.2 km
- Westfield Road0.2 km
- Beecroft Way0.2 km
- Loring Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LU61DH · Data under Open Government Licence