Postcode Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

LU6 1DW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LU6 1DW.

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Population

306

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Avg Age

40

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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 1DW 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.

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5/10
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5/10
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7/10
workEmployment
6/10
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7/10
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4/10
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6/10
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3/10
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5/10
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Area Character

With 43% social renting, LU6 1DW is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

LU6 1DW is a safe, established residential area located 0.1km from Beecroft in Dunstable. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Dunstable-Northfields ward and the South West Bedfordshire constituency.

Within the LU6 district, this postcode is characterised by a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for LU6 1DW are sourced from Output Area E00088830 (shared with 19 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 1DW. 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 / British86.0%
Asian / British Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean7.5%
Other / Mixed4.2%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

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

LU6 1DW has low crime rates — 33 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 offences60
Anti-social behaviour32
Vehicle crime21
Other theft17
Public order8

school Local Schools

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Beecroft Academy

Good411 pupils0.0 km
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Westfield Nursery School

Requires Improvement139 pupils0.1 km
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Weatherfield Academy

Good147 pupils0.2 km
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Lancot School

Good417 pupils0.5 km
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Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School

Good190 pupils0.7 km
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Dunstable Icknield Lower School

Outstanding326 pupils1.1 km
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All Saints Academy Dunstable

Requires Improvement713 pupils1.1 km
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Queensbury Academy

Good1223 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • Donatellos0.8 km
  • Irmak BBQ0.8 km
  • Tony's Cafe0.8 km
  • Dunstable Chicken0.7 km
  • Dunstable Fire Station0.5 km
  • + 8 more
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Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • FOOWA0.9 km
  • Range Chicken0.8 km
  • Wok Star0.8 km
  • Favorite Chicken & Ribs Shop0.5 km
  • Mister Chips0.6 km
  • + 8 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Wheatsheaf0.9 km
  • The White Swan1.0 km
  • The Pheasant Inn0.7 km
  • The Globe0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Brilliant Food and Wine0.9 km
  • Costworth0.9 km
  • Dunstable Superstore Ltd0.8 km
  • MV Food & Wine0.8 km
  • RMS Supermarket0.5 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leagrave5.8 km
  • Luton8.6 km
  • Luton Airport8.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Ashcroft0.1 km
  • Bunhill Close0.1 km
  • Spinney Crescent North-end0.2 km
  • Beech Green0.2 km
  • Recreation Ground0.2 km