Postcode Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

HILLCROFT, LU6 1AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILLCROFT, LU6 1AQ.

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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 1AQ 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 1AQ 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 1AQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hillcroft, 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 1AQ 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 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £290k.

Census 2021 statistics for LU6 1AQ 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 1AQ. 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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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

£ 290,000

8 sales · Mean £ 284,937

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

LU6 1AQ has low crime rates — 37 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 offences43
Anti-social behaviour24
Vehicle crime15
Other theft10
Public order8

school Local Schools

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Weatherfield Academy

Good147 pupils0.1 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 pupils1.0 km
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All Saints Academy Dunstable

Requires Improvement713 pupils1.2 km
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Dunstable Icknield Lower School

Outstanding326 pupils1.4 km
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Queensbury Academy

Good1223 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Co-operative Group0.5 km
  • Westfield News0.3 km
  • Premier0.9 km
  • Brilliant Food and Wine0.9 km
  • MV Food & Wine0.9 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Jade River0.8 km
  • Favorite Chicken & Ribs Shop0.8 km
  • Mister Chips0.9 km
  • FOOWA0.9 km
  • Range Chicken0.9 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Chicken and Pizza Hutt0.9 km
  • King Kebab0.9 km
  • The Mayflower0.9 km
  • The Original Coconut Garden0.9 km
  • Dunstable Fire Station0.6 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leagrave6.0 km
  • Harlington8.7 km
  • Luton8.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Aldbanks0.0 km
  • Aidans Close0.2 km
  • Recreation Ground0.3 km
  • Bunhill Close0.3 km
  • Saxon Close0.3 km