Postcode Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

BREWERS HILL ROAD, LU6 1AG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BREWERS HILL ROAD, LU6 1AG.

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Population

276

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 49,200 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LU6 1AG 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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6/10
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3/10
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5/10
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3/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 57% of tenure in LU6 1AG — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 1AG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Brewers Hill Road, 0.5km from Beecroft in Dunstable. Administratively it sits within Dunstable-Northfields ward and the South West Bedfordshire constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, LU6 1AG is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 57% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £153k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for LU6 1AG are sourced from Output Area E00088829 (shared with 5 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 1AG. The average age is 39.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.6%
Asian / British Asian2.2%
Black / African / Caribbean2.5%
Other / Mixed4.7%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 33%
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

Flat

£ 140,000

3 sales · Mean £ 137,666

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

LU6 1AG has low crime rates — 32 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 offences83
Anti-social behaviour36
Vehicle crime23
Criminal damage and arson13
Public order13

school Local Schools

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Westfield Nursery School

Requires Improvement139 pupils0.4 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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All Saints Academy Dunstable

Requires Improvement713 pupils0.7 km
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Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School

Good190 pupils0.9 km
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Lancot School

Good417 pupils0.9 km
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Dunstable Icknield Lower School

Outstanding326 pupils1.2 km
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Houghton Regis Primary School

Good351 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Donatellos0.5 km
  • Irmak BBQ0.4 km
  • Tony's Cafe0.5 km
  • Nagomi Japanese Cuisine0.8 km
  • Chicken and Pizza Hutt0.5 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • FOOWA0.5 km
  • Range Chicken0.5 km
  • Wok Star0.5 km
  • A Taste of China0.6 km
  • Ace Chicken0.8 km
  • + 8 more
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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • KDK Discount Food & Wine0.8 km
  • Brilliant Food and Wine0.5 km
  • Costworth0.8 km
  • Dunstable Superstore Ltd0.7 km
  • MV Food & Wine0.5 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Pheasant Inn0.9 km
  • The Wheatsheaf0.8 km
  • The Globe0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leagrave5.6 km
  • Harlington8.3 km
  • Luton8.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Langridge Court0.0 km
  • Maidenbower Avenue0.1 km
  • Recreation Ground0.2 km
  • Loring Road0.3 km
  • Loring Road0.3 km