Bunhill Close, Dunstable, LU6 1TH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LU6 1TH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.7%	50.6%	-2.1%	51.0%	-0.4%
Male	47.3%	49.4%	2.1%	49.0%	0.4%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of LU6 1TH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	27.9%	28.9%	1.0%	37.9%	-9.0%
Married: Opposite sex	55.8%	54.1%	-1.7%	44.2%	9.9%
Separated	1.5%	1.9%	0.4%	2.2%	-0.3%
Divorced	7.5%	10%	2.5%	9.1%	0.9%
Widowed	7.2%	5.2%	-2.0%	6.1%	-0.9%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	36.9%	45.8%	8.9%	48.4%	-2.6%
Good health	42.6%	40.6%	-2.0%	33.6%	7.0%
Fair health	15.5%	10.1%	-5.4%	12.7%	-2.6%
Bad health	4.1%	2.6%	-1.5%	4.0%	-1.4%
Very bad health	0.9%	1%	0.1%	1.2%	-0.2%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	23.8%	19.9%	-3.9%	18.2%	1.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.5%	10%	-5.5%	9.6%	0.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.5%	14.4%	-1.1%	13.4%	1.0%
Apprenticeship	7.5%	8.1%	0.6%	5.3%	2.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.7%	20.7%	9.0%	16.9%	3.8%
Degree or Similar	21.9%	22.5%	0.6%	33.8%	-11.3%
Other	4.2%	4.4%	0.2%	2.8%	1.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.8% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0%	2.9%	2.9%	3.1%	-0.2%
Other Asian	0%	1%	1.0%	1.6%	-0.6%
Black African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.5%	-2.2%
Black Caribbean	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
Mixed Other	0%	2.3%	2.3%	0.8%	1.5%
White	98.4%	92.8%	-5.6%	81.4%	11.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 89.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	95.3%	89.9%	-5.4%	83.2%	6.7%
European Union	2.8%	7.2%	4.4%	6.1%	1.1%
Rest of Europe	0%	1%	1.0%	0.8%	0.2%
Africa	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	0.6%	1.6%	1.0%	5.6%	-4.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.6%	89.9%	-4.7%	83.2%	6.7%
10+ Years	0%	6.5%	6.5%	9.8%	-3.3%
5-10 Years	1.6%	0.7%	-0.9%	2.9%	-2.2%
2-5 Years	0.6%	2.6%	2.0%	2.2%	0.4%
Less than 2 years	3.2%	0.3%	-2.9%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	84.1%	76.7%	7.4%
Ireland	1.3%	0.6%	0.7%
Italy	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Poland	1%	1.3%	-0.3%
Romania	1.9%	0.9%	1.0%
Other EU countries	1.9%	1.5%	0.4%
Other Europe	1%	0.2%	0.8%
Central and Western Africa	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	7.8%	13.5%	-5.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	37.9%	37.2%	0.7%
Christian	53.4%	46.2%	7.2%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Hindu	1.9%	1.7%	0.2%
Muslim	0.3%	6.5%	-6.2%
Sikh	0.6%	0.9%	-0.3%
Not answered	5.5%	6.0%	-0.5%

Safety

Is Bunhill Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bunhill Close was 101.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.6% higher than the Dunstable North average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Bunhill Close has the 5th highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Dunstable North and the 133rd highest crime rate of 871 local areas in Central Bedfordshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£49,200

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in LU6 1TH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Bunhill Close are based on 28 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for South Bedfordshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Bunhill Close, Dunstable, LU6 1TH

Estimated Average Property Prices for LU6 1TH

Average Price
£249,782

Semi-Detached
£324,823

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£440,605

Flats/Maisonettes
£200,335

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Bunhill Close

Average Price
£227,896

Semi-Detached
£320,961

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£451,836

Flats/Maisonettes
£184,126

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Bunhill CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
25 Bunhill Close, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£250,000	2025-05-27	£250,509
23 Bunhill Close, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£185,000	2025-02-28	£191,947
6 Bunhill Close, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£350,000	2024-11-04	£373,096
26 Bunhill Close, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£220,000	2023-03-10	£220,672
30 Bunhill Close, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£400,000	2022-11-08	£422,961

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LU6 1TH

Employment

LU6 1TH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	106
Retired	75
Self-Employed	25
Part-Time Employee	20
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	10
Student (economically inactive)	10
Looking after home or family	10
Unemployed	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Other	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	24
Manufacturing	24
Education	21
Human health and social work activities	16
Other	14
Construction	14
Administrative and support service activities	12
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Transport and storage	7
Financial and insurance activities	6
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Information and communication	3
Real estate activities	2

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Westfield Nursery School Westfield Road , LU6 1DL	4out of 4	340 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Willow Nursery School Goldstone Crescent , LU5 4QU	4out of 4	2,966 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Pastures Way Nursery School Pastures Way , LU4 0PE	3out of 4	4,399 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Beecroft Academy Westfield Road , LU6 1DW	3out of 4	280 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Lancot School Lancot Drive , LU6 2AP	3out of 4	344 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School Leighton Court , LU6 1EW	2out of 4	906 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Dunstable Icknield Lower School Burr Street , LU6 3AG	4out of 4	1,284 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Lark Rise Academy Cartmel Drive , LU6 3PT	4out of 4	1,847 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
All Saints Academy Dunstable Houghton Road , LU5 5AB	2out of 4	1,459 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Queensbury Academy Langdale Road , LU6 3BU	3out of 4	1,474 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Manshead CofE Academy Dunstable Road , Caddington LU1 4BB	1out of 4	3,740 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Chalk Hills Academy Leagrave High St , LU4 0NE	3out of 4	4,124 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Houghton Regis Academy Parkside Drive , Houghton Regis LU5 5PX	1out of 4	4,234 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Central Bedfordshire College Kingsway , LU5 4HG	- not rated	1,804 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Priory Academy Britain Street , LU5 4JA	3out of 4	2,030 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Weatherfield Academy Brewers Hill Road , LU6 1AF	3out of 4	149 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St George's School 28 Priory Road , LU5 4HR	- not rated	2,057 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Oneschool Global Dunstable Ridgeway Avenue , LU5 4QL	- not rated	2,810 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Academy of Central Bedfordshire Kingsland Campus , Parkside Drive LU5 5PX	3out of 4	4,239 yd	Free schools alternative provision	No	Mixed	More About School
The Chiltern School Parkside Drive , LU5 5PX	3out of 4	4,546 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Beecroft Academy - H A F	Westfield Road, Dunstable	426 yd
Dunstable Chicken	171 West Street, Dunstable	625 yd
Campus & Co	The Outbuildings, Farmers Lane	758 yd
Dunstable Fire Station	Brewers Hill Road, Dunstable	808 yd
Zeera	1 Tring Road, Dunstable	839 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Creasey Park Community Football Centre	Dunstable Football Club, Creasey Park Drive		735 yd
The Pheasant Inn	208 West Street, Dunstable		782 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Jade River	138 Chiltern Road, Dunstable	651 yd
Mister Chips	142 Chiltern Road, Dunstable	668 yd
Favorite Chicken & Ribs Shop	65 Chiltern Road, Dunstable	753 yd
Afrodiet Cuisine	208 West Street, Dunstable	782 yd
Union Fish & Chips	68 Union Street, Dunstable	1,028 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Beecroft Academy WESTFIELD ROAD	grass pitches	232 yd
Weatherfield Academy Brewers Hill Road	grass pitches	269 yd
Lancot School LANCOT DRIVE	grass pitches	317 yd
Brewers Hill Middle School (Closed) Aldbanks	grass pitches	592 yd
Peppercorn Park (Closed) Aldbanks	grass pitches	693 yd
Creasey Park Creasey Park Drive	artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches	744 yd
Ashton St Peters C Of E Va Primary School LEIGHTON COURT	grass pitches	905 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	68.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	143.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	13.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of LU6 1TH