LU6 1BZ is a safe, established residential area on Ravenscourt, 0.6km from Chalk Hill in Dunstable. Administratively it sits within Dunstable-Northfields ward and the South West Bedfordshire constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. During the day, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £263k, down 58.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LU6 1BZ are sourced from Output Area E00088825 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RAVENSCOURT, LU6 1BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RAVENSCOURT, LU6 1BZ.
342
40
£ 49,200 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LU6 1BZ spans multiple life stages — average age 40, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 58.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LU6 1BZ. The average age is 39.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 266,500
6 sales · Mean £ 263,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LU6 1BZ has low crime rates — 26 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
All Saints Academy Dunstable
Weatherfield Academy
Westfield Nursery School
Beecroft Academy
Houghton Regis Primary School
Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School
Lancot School
Thomas Whitehead CofE Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Chalk Hill Service Station0.6 km
- Co-operative Group1.0 km
- Brilliant Food and Wine0.6 km
- MV Food & Wine0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Donatellos0.7 km
- Irmak BBQ0.7 km
- Tony's Cafe0.8 km
- Chicken and Pizza Hutt0.7 km
- King Kebab0.6 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lidl Great Britain Limited0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- FOOWA0.6 km
- Range Chicken0.9 km
- Wok Star0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The White Lion0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leagrave5.6 km
- Harlington7.7 km
- Luton8.7 km
Bus Stops
- Cheyne Close0.1 km
- French's Avenue0.2 km
- Barrie Avenue0.2 km
- Barrie Avenue0.2 km
- Palma Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LU61BZ · Data under Open Government Licence