Postcode Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

ASHCROFT, LU6 1DX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASHCROFT, LU6 1DX.

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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 1DX 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
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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 1DX 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 1DX is a safe, established residential area on Ashcroft, 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 1DX is 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. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £270k.

Census 2021 statistics for LU6 1DX 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 1DX. 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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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 270,000

1 sales · Mean £ 270,000

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

LU6 1DX has low crime rates — 34 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 offences66
Anti-social behaviour44
Vehicle crime25
Other theft17
Criminal damage and arson14

school Local Schools

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Westfield Nursery School

Requires Improvement139 pupils0.1 km
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Beecroft Academy

Good411 pupils0.2 km
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Weatherfield Academy

Good147 pupils0.4 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 pupils0.5 km
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Dunstable Icknield Lower School

Outstanding326 pupils0.9 km
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All Saints Academy Dunstable

Requires Improvement713 pupils1.0 km
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Queensbury Academy

Good1223 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

21 nearby
  • Donatellos0.7 km
  • Irmak BBQ0.8 km
  • Tony's Cafe0.7 km
  • Dunstable Chicken0.6 km
  • Cafe Latte1.0 km
  • + 16 more
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Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • FOOWA0.8 km
  • Range Chicken0.7 km
  • Wok Star0.7 km
  • Dunstable Tandoori1.0 km
  • Favorite Chicken & Ribs Shop0.4 km
  • + 15 more
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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Vrancea Mini Market1.0 km
  • Brilliant Food and Wine0.8 km
  • Costworth0.8 km
  • Dunstable Superstore Ltd0.7 km
  • KM Minimart Limited0.9 km
  • + 9 more
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • The Wheatsheaf0.8 km
  • Dunstable Conservative Club0.9 km
  • The White Swan0.8 km
  • The Nags Head1.0 km
  • The Pheasant Inn0.6 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Iceland0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leagrave5.7 km
  • Luton8.4 km
  • Luton Airport8.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Ashcroft0.1 km
  • Beech Green0.1 km
  • Spinney Crescent North-end0.3 km
  • Loring Road0.3 km
  • Bunhill Close0.3 km