Postcode Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

ALDBANKS, LU6 1AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALDBANKS, LU6 1AH.

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Population

341

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 49,200 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LU6 1AH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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4/10
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9/10
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6/10
workEmployment
4/10
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6/10
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3/10
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4/10
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4/10
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10/10
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Area Character

With 39% social renting, LU6 1AH 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. Property prices are trending down 9.1% year-on-year.

home £272,333 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LU6 1AH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Aldbanks, 0.4km from Beecroft in Dunstable. Administratively it sits within Dunstable-Northfields ward and the South West Bedfordshire constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, LU6 1AH is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

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 £272k, down 9.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LU6 1AH are sourced from Output Area E00088831 (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 1AH. The average age is 35.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.9%
Asian / British Asian4.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed3.2%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 27%
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.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 263,500

2 sales · Mean £ 263,500

Terraced

£ 290,000

1 sales · Mean £ 290,000

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

LU6 1AH 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 offences53
Anti-social behaviour26
Vehicle crime20
Other theft11
Criminal damage and arson9

school Local Schools

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Weatherfield Academy

Good147 pupils0.3 km
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Beecroft Academy

Good411 pupils0.3 km
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Westfield Nursery School

Requires Improvement139 pupils0.3 km
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Lancot School

Good417 pupils0.7 km
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Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School

Good190 pupils0.9 km
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All Saints Academy Dunstable

Requires Improvement713 pupils1.0 km
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Dunstable Icknield Lower School

Outstanding326 pupils1.3 km
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Queensbury Academy

Good1223 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Donatellos0.7 km
  • Irmak BBQ0.7 km
  • Tony's Cafe0.7 km
  • Nagomi Japanese Cuisine1.0 km
  • Chicken and Pizza Hutt0.7 km
  • + 6 more
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Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • FOOWA0.7 km
  • Range Chicken0.8 km
  • Wok Star0.7 km
  • A Taste of China0.8 km
  • Ace Chicken1.0 km
  • + 7 more
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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • KDK Discount Food & Wine1.0 km
  • Premier0.9 km
  • Brilliant Food and Wine0.7 km
  • Costworth1.0 km
  • Dunstable Superstore Ltd0.9 km
  • + 5 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Pheasant Inn1.0 km
  • The Wheatsheaf1.0 km
  • The Globe1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leagrave5.8 km
  • Harlington8.5 km
  • Luton8.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Recreation Ground0.1 km
  • Aldbanks0.2 km
  • Langridge Court0.2 km
  • Ashcroft0.3 km
  • Maidenbower Avenue0.3 km