Postcode Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

MAIDENBOWER AVENUE, LU6 1DU House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

258

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 49,200 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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4/10
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5/10
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7/10
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8/10
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7/10
paymentsAffluence
4/10
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6/10
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4/10
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5/10
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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.

home £292,500 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British93.8%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean5.8%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

£ 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.

Violence and sexual offences71
Anti-social behaviour34
Vehicle crime20
Criminal damage and arson16
Shoplifting15

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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Weatherfield Academy

Good147 pupils0.5 km
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Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School

Good190 pupils0.7 km
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All Saints Academy Dunstable

Requires Improvement713 pupils0.7 km
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Lancot School

Good417 pupils0.8 km
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Dunstable Icknield Lower School

Outstanding326 pupils1.1 km
S

Queensbury Academy

Good1223 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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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
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Iceland0.9 km
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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