Postcode Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

WESTFIELD ROAD, LU6 1DH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTFIELD ROAD, LU6 1DH.

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Population

258

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 49,200 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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4/10
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5/10
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7/10
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8/10
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7/10
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4/10
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6/10
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4/10
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5/10
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Area Character

LU6 1DH is an established family neighbourhood — 52% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

LU6 1DH is a safe, established residential area on Westfield Road, 0.6km from Beecroft in Dunstable. Administratively it sits within Dunstable-Northfields ward and the South West Bedfordshire constituency.

Day-to-day life in LU6 1DH has the character of a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £283k.

Census 2021 statistics for LU6 1DH are sourced from Output Area E00088835 (shared with 30 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 1DH. The average age is 39.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.8%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean5.8%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

Terraced

£ 265,000

7 sales · Mean £ 264,785

Semi-Detached

£ 260,000

3 sales · Mean £ 265,000

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

LU6 1DH has low crime rates — 43 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 offences94
Anti-social behaviour37
Vehicle crime27
Criminal damage and arson20
Shoplifting14

school Local Schools

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Westfield Nursery School

Requires Improvement139 pupils0.5 km
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Beecroft Academy

Good411 pupils0.6 km
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All Saints Academy Dunstable

Requires Improvement713 pupils0.6 km
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Weatherfield Academy

Good147 pupils0.7 km
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Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School

Good190 pupils0.7 km
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Lancot School

Good417 pupils1.0 km
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Dunstable Icknield Lower School

Outstanding326 pupils1.0 km
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Houghton Regis Primary School

Good351 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

30 nearby
  • Donatellos0.3 km
  • GoBowling0.8 km
  • Irmak BBQ0.3 km
  • Tony's Cafe0.2 km
  • Benjamins Cafe Dunstable0.9 km
  • + 25 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Lidl Great Britain Limited0.9 km
  • Iceland0.8 km
  • Minutka Polish Shop0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

23 nearby
  • FOOWA0.4 km
  • Happy Pizzas0.9 km
  • Range Chicken0.2 km
  • Wok Star0.3 km
  • Marco Polo Pizza0.8 km
  • + 18 more
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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • 99P4U0.9 km
  • Auntie Claudette's0.8 km
  • KDK Discount Food & Wine0.5 km
  • Archie's1.0 km
  • Asda0.8 km
  • + 17 more
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • The Nags Head0.9 km
  • The Pheasant Inn0.9 km
  • The Victoria0.9 km
  • Dunstable Conservative Club0.8 km
  • The White Swan0.9 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leagrave5.3 km
  • Luton8.2 km
  • Harlington8.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Loring Road0.2 km
  • Maidenbower Avenue0.2 km
  • Westfield Road0.2 km
  • Beecroft Way0.2 km
  • Loring Road0.2 km