LU6 1DR is a safe, established residential area on Westfield Road, 0.1km from Beecroft in Dunstable. Administratively it sits within Dunstable-Northfields ward and the South West Bedfordshire constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LU6 1DR is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £232k.
Census 2021 statistics for LU6 1DR are sourced from Output Area E00088830 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WESTFIELD ROAD, LU6 1DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTFIELD ROAD, LU6 1DR.
306
40
£ 49,200 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LU6 1DR represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
LU6 1DR has a significant social housing presence — 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LU6 1DR. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 232,000
1 sales · Mean £ 232,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LU6 1DR has low crime rates — 37 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
Beecroft Academy
Westfield Nursery School
Weatherfield Academy
Lancot School
Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School
Dunstable Icknield Lower School
All Saints Academy Dunstable
Queensbury Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Donatellos0.8 km
- Irmak BBQ0.8 km
- Tony's Cafe0.8 km
- Dunstable Chicken0.6 km
- Dunstable Fire Station0.6 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- FOOWA0.9 km
- Range Chicken0.8 km
- Wok Star0.8 km
- Favorite Chicken & Ribs Shop0.5 km
- Mister Chips0.5 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Wheatsheaf0.9 km
- The White Swan0.9 km
- The Pheasant Inn0.6 km
- The Victoria1.0 km
- The Globe0.8 km
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Brilliant Food and Wine0.9 km
- Costworth0.9 km
- Dunstable Superstore Ltd0.8 km
- KM Minimart Limited1.0 km
- MV Food & Wine0.8 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leagrave5.8 km
- Luton8.5 km
- Luton Airport8.6 km
Bus Stops
- Ashcroft0.1 km
- Bunhill Close0.1 km
- Spinney Crescent North-end0.1 km
- Beech Green0.2 km
- Recreation Ground0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LU61DR · Data under Open Government Licence