LU6 1AN is a safe, established residential area on Drovers Way, 0.4km from Beecroft in Dunstable. Administratively it sits within Dunstable-Northfields ward and the South West Bedfordshire constituency.
For families considering a move, LU6 1AN represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
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 £255k.
Census 2021 statistics for LU6 1AN are sourced from Output Area E00088820 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DROVERS WAY, LU6 1AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DROVERS WAY, LU6 1AN.
272
39
£ 49,200 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
LU6 1AN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 78% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LU6 1AN. The average age is 38.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 255,000
2 sales · Mean £ 255,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LU6 1AN 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.
school Local Schools
Lancot School
Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School
Westfield Nursery School
Beecroft Academy
Weatherfield Academy
Dunstable Icknield Lower School
Queensbury Academy
Watling Lower School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Co-operative Group0.6 km
- Westfield News0.5 km
- Vrancea Mini Market1.0 km
- Auntie Claudette's1.0 km
- KDK Discount Food & Wine0.9 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The Globe0.9 km
- The Wheatsheaf1.0 km
- Dunstable Conservative Club1.0 km
- The White Swan0.7 km
- The Nags Head1.0 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Campus & Co0.6 km
- Dunstable Chicken0.2 km
- MJL Restaurant & Bar0.9 km
- Nagomi Japanese Cuisine1.0 km
- The Spice Lounge1.0 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Jade River0.4 km
- Pizza Go Go1.0 km
- Union Fish & Chips0.8 km
- Favorite Chicken & Ribs Shop0.6 km
- Mister Chips0.3 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Iceland1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leagrave5.8 km
- Luton8.3 km
- Luton Airport8.4 km
Bus Stops
- Beechwood Court0.0 km
- Worthington Road0.1 km
- Beechwood Court0.1 km
- Whipsnade Road0.1 km
- Hambling Place0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: LU61AN · Data under Open Government Licence