LU6 1DU 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.
This is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £292k.
Census 2021 statistics for LU6 1DU are sourced from Output Area E00088835 (shared with 30 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MAIDENBOWER AVENUE, LU6 1DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAIDENBOWER AVENUE, LU6 1DU.
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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. LU6 1DU's 52% ownership and 40-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. 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 1DU. 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
£ 271,000
6 sales · Mean £ 270,833
Terraced
£ 327,500
2 sales · Mean £ 327,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LU6 1DU has low crime rates — 30 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
Westfield Nursery School
Beecroft Academy
Weatherfield Academy
Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School
All Saints Academy Dunstable
Lancot School
Dunstable Icknield Lower School
Queensbury Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Donatellos0.5 km
- GoBowling1.0 km
- Irmak BBQ0.5 km
- Tony's Cafe0.5 km
- MJL Restaurant & Bar0.9 km
- + 14 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- FOOWA0.5 km
- Range Chicken0.5 km
- Wok Star0.5 km
- Marco Polo Pizza0.9 km
- Tops Pizza0.9 km
- + 14 more
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Auntie Claudette's0.9 km
- KDK Discount Food & Wine0.7 km
- Premier0.9 km
- Asda1.0 km
- Brilliant Food and Wine0.5 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Iceland0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Pheasant Inn0.8 km
- Dunstable Conservative Club0.9 km
- The White Swan0.9 km
- Gary Cooper1.0 km
- The Wheatsheaf0.7 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leagrave5.5 km
- Luton8.4 km
- Harlington8.4 km
Bus Stops
- Maidenbower Avenue0.0 km
- Langridge Court0.1 km
- Loring Road0.2 km
- Loring Road0.2 km
- Recreation Ground0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LU61DU · Data under Open Government Licence