Postcode Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

HIGH STREET NORTH, LU6 1AT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET NORTH, LU6 1AT.

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Population

468

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 48,600 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LU6 1AT 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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4/10
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2/10
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6/10
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7/10
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9/10
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5/10
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6/10
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2/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LU6 1AT spans multiple life stages — average age 33, moderate ownership and renting. £230k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LU6 1AT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on High Street North, 0.7km from Dunstable in Dunstable. Administratively it sits within Dunstable-Northfields ward and the South West Bedfordshire constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 41% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

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 £230k.

Census 2021 statistics for LU6 1AT are sourced from Output Area E00088690 (shared with 14 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 1AT. The average age is 32.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British75.6%
Asian / British Asian7.6%
Black / African / Caribbean8.3%
Other / Mixed8.5%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

Terraced

£ 177,500

3 sales · Mean £ 191,500

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

LU6 1AT 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 offences89
Anti-social behaviour44
Vehicle crime33
Criminal damage and arson17
Public order17

school Local Schools

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All Saints Academy Dunstable

Requires Improvement713 pupils0.4 km
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Westfield Nursery School

Requires Improvement139 pupils0.7 km
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Beecroft Academy

Good411 pupils0.8 km
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Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School

Good190 pupils0.9 km
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Weatherfield Academy

Good147 pupils1.0 km
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Dunstable Icknield Lower School

Outstanding326 pupils1.0 km
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Lancot School

Good417 pupils1.2 km
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Houghton Regis Primary School

Good351 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

34 nearby
  • AS Watson - Superdrug0.9 km
  • Donatellos0.2 km
  • GoBowling0.6 km
  • Irmak BBQ0.2 km
  • Tony's Cafe0.0 km
  • + 29 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Lidl Great Britain Limited0.7 km
  • Iceland0.7 km
  • Minutka Polish Shop0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

24 nearby
  • FOOWA0.3 km
  • Happy Pizzas0.6 km
  • Range Chicken0.0 km
  • Wok Star0.2 km
  • Marco Polo Pizza0.7 km
  • + 19 more
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Retailers - Other

24 nearby
  • 99P4U0.8 km
  • Auntie Claudette's0.7 km
  • KDK Discount Food & Wine0.5 km
  • Level Off Foods Ltd1.0 km
  • Lombardo's Continental1.0 km
  • + 19 more
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • The Globe0.5 km
  • The Nags Head0.8 km
  • The Pheasant Inn1.0 km
  • The Victoria0.9 km
  • Gary Cooper0.6 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leagrave5.1 km
  • Luton8.0 km
  • Harlington8.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Westfield Road0.0 km
  • Westfield Road0.1 km
  • Park Street0.2 km
  • Northfields0.3 km
  • Northfields0.3 km