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LU6

DUNSTABLE

Bedfordshire, East Of England, England

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LU6 encompasses DUNSTABLE and its surrounding areas in Bedfordshire, East Of England.

Avg price £402,801
1yr change ▲ 1.3%
Crime 55% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£402,801

▲ 1.3% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

40% above national avg

Crime Rate

36.5/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

55% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

15 schools

Broadband Speed

287 Mbps

Property Prices in LU6

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in LU6 is £402,801, which is 9% above the Bedfordshire average of £368,807.

Properties in LU6 cost 40.3% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in LU6 have risen 1.3% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £621,800 346
Semi-detached £385,588 425
Terraced £318,980 357
Flat £170,310 236
All types £402,801 1425

5-Year Price History

£386K £393K £400K £406K £413K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in LU6

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 36.5 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, LU6 has a crime rate well 55% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
12.1 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
1.8 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
2.9 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
7.6 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
4.8 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in LU6

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

LU6 has 15 schools within or near its boundaries, including 6 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Westfield Nursery School Nursery Good mi
Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School Primary Good mi
Lark Rise Academy Primary Not inspected mi
Eaton Bray Academy Primary Not inspected mi
Weatherfield Academy Other Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

6

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

315,877

Population

62

Median Age

38%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
38.0%
Private rent
12.0%
Social rent
13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in LU6 are 287.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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287.0 Mbps

Avg Download

52.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

70%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in LU6 is collected by Luton Council. The Band D rate is £2,251/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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LU6 — DUNSTABLE

Area Summary

LU6 (DUNSTABLE) offers above-average property prices (£402,801, 40% above national average), low crime (55% below national average), 15 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (287 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about LU6 DUNSTABLE

What is the average house price in LU6 DUNSTABLE?
The average house price in LU6 (DUNSTABLE) is £402,801, based on 1425 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 40% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 1.3% over the past year.
Is LU6 DUNSTABLE a safe area to live?
Crime in LU6 is significantly below the national average (36.5 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (12.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (7.6 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of LU6 DUNSTABLE?
The population of LU6 (DUNSTABLE) is approximately 315,877 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 38% of homes are owner-occupied, 12% are privately rented, and 13% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in LU6?
The average broadband download speed in LU6 is 287 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 96% of premises, ultrafast to 70%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in LU6 DUNSTABLE?
There are 15 schools in or near LU6. 40% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 6 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

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