Postcode Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

MAIDENBOWER AVENUE, LU6 1DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAIDENBOWER AVENUE, LU6 1DS.

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Population

294

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 49,200 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LU6 1DS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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5/10
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6/10
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7/10
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4/10
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8/10
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3/10
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7/10
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4/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. LU6 1DS's 56% ownership and 37-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. £351k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

LU6 1DS is a safe, established residential area on Maidenbower Avenue, 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 1DS represents a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. Outside of residential hours, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £351k.

Census 2021 statistics for LU6 1DS are sourced from Output Area E00088834 (shared with 6 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 1DS. The average age is 36.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.0%
Asian / British Asian5.8%
Black / African / Caribbean2.7%
Other / Mixed4.4%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 268,000

7 sales · Mean £ 278,142

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

LU6 1DS has low crime rates — 40 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 offences93
Anti-social behaviour42
Vehicle crime36
Criminal damage and arson19
Other theft19

school Local Schools

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Westfield Nursery School

Requires Improvement139 pupils0.4 km
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Beecroft Academy

Good411 pupils0.4 km
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Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School

Good190 pupils0.5 km
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Weatherfield Academy

Good147 pupils0.6 km
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All Saints Academy Dunstable

Requires Improvement713 pupils0.8 km
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Lancot School

Good417 pupils0.8 km
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Dunstable Icknield Lower School

Outstanding326 pupils0.9 km
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Queensbury Academy

Good1223 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

36 nearby
  • Donatellos0.5 km
  • GoBowling0.8 km
  • Irmak BBQ0.5 km
  • Tony's Cafe0.4 km
  • Dunstable Chicken0.8 km
  • + 31 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • FOOWA0.6 km
  • Range Chicken0.4 km
  • Wok Star0.5 km
  • Domino's Pizza1.0 km
  • Dunstable Tandoori0.7 km
  • + 17 more
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Retailers - Other

29 nearby
  • Vrancea Mini Market0.8 km
  • Archie's0.9 km
  • Asda0.8 km
  • Brilliant Food and Wine0.5 km
  • Costworth0.5 km
  • + 24 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Gary Cooper0.8 km
  • The Old Sugar Loaf0.8 km
  • The Wheatsheaf0.5 km
  • Dunstable Conservative Club0.7 km
  • The White Swan0.7 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Minutka Polish Shop0.8 km
  • Iceland0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leagrave5.4 km
  • Luton8.2 km
  • Luton Airport8.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Loring Road0.0 km
  • Loring Road0.0 km
  • Beecroft Way0.1 km
  • Radburn Court0.2 km
  • Radburn Court0.2 km