Postcode Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

MAIDENBOWER AVENUE, LU6 1DT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAIDENBOWER AVENUE, LU6 1DT.

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Population

294

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 49,200 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: LU6 1DT falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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5/10
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6/10
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7/10
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4/10
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8/10
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3/10
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7/10
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4/10
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9/10
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Area Character

LU6 1DT is an established family neighbourhood — 56% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 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. Property prices are trending up 4.7% year-on-year.

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

LU6 1DT is a safe, established residential area on Maidenbower Avenue, 0.4km from Beecroft in Dunstable. Administratively it sits within Dunstable-Northfields ward and the South West Bedfordshire constituency.

For families considering a move, LU6 1DT represents a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £259k, up 4.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LU6 1DT are sourced from Output Area E00088834 (shared with 6 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 1DT. The average age is 36.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.0%
Asian / British Asian5.8%
Black / African / Caribbean2.7%
Other / Mixed4.4%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

£ 259,000

2 sales · Mean £ 259,000

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

LU6 1DT has low crime rates — 41 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 offences87
Anti-social behaviour44
Vehicle crime34
Criminal damage and arson19
Other theft19

school Local Schools

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Westfield Nursery School

Requires Improvement139 pupils0.3 km
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Beecroft Academy

Good411 pupils0.4 km
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Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School

Good190 pupils0.6 km
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Weatherfield Academy

Good147 pupils0.6 km
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Lancot School

Good417 pupils0.8 km
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All Saints Academy Dunstable

Requires Improvement713 pupils0.8 km
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Dunstable Icknield Lower School

Outstanding326 pupils0.9 km
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Queensbury Academy

Good1223 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

33 nearby
  • Donatellos0.5 km
  • GoBowling0.9 km
  • Irmak BBQ0.5 km
  • Tony's Cafe0.4 km
  • Dunstable Chicken0.8 km
  • + 28 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • FOOWA0.6 km
  • Range Chicken0.4 km
  • Wok Star0.5 km
  • Dunstable Tandoori0.8 km
  • Favorite Chicken & Ribs Shop0.2 km
  • + 16 more
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Retailers - Other

27 nearby
  • Vrancea Mini Market0.9 km
  • Archie's0.9 km
  • Asda0.9 km
  • Brilliant Food and Wine0.6 km
  • Costworth0.6 km
  • + 22 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Gary Cooper0.8 km
  • The Old Sugar Loaf0.9 km
  • The Wheatsheaf0.6 km
  • Dunstable Conservative Club0.8 km
  • The White Swan0.8 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Minutka Polish Shop0.9 km
  • Iceland0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leagrave5.4 km
  • Luton8.2 km
  • Luton Airport8.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Loring Road0.0 km
  • Loring Road0.0 km
  • Beecroft Way0.1 km
  • Maidenbower Avenue0.2 km
  • Beech Green0.2 km