Overview of LU6 3AX

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Princes Street is in Dunstable and in South Bedfordshire district. LU6 3AX is located in the Dunstable Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South West Bedfordshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.

StreetScan combines information about Princes Street, Dunstable, LU6 3AX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: LU6 3AS, LU6 3AZ, LU6 3BA, LU6 3DS, LU6 1HE, LU6 3BD, LU6 1HF, LU6 1HJ, LU6 1LP.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LU6 3AX is primarily male, with 53.8% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female51%46.2%-4.8% 51.0% -4.8%
Male49%53.8%4.8% 49.0% 4.8%

Partnership Status

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

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single32.2%39%6.8% 37.9% 1.1%
Married: Opposite sex47.5%42.5%-5.0% 44.2% -1.7%
Married: Same sex1.1%0%-1.1% 0.3% -0.3%
Separated2.7%1%-1.7% 2.2% -1.2%
Divorced10.4%14.5%4.1% 9.1% 5.4%
Widowed6%3%-3.0% 6.1% -3.1%

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 (91.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health56.9%59.2%2.3% 48.4% 10.8%
Good health29.7%32.4%2.7% 33.6% -1.2%
Fair health10.5%7.4%-3.1% 12.7% -5.3%
Bad health1.7%1.1%-0.6% 4.0% -2.9%
Very bad health1.3%0%-1.3% 1.2% -1.2%

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications22.4%10.3%-12.1% 18.2% -7.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 10.4%14.3%3.9% 9.6% 4.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels14.2%10.8%-3.4% 13.4% -2.6%
Apprenticeship5.5%7.4%1.9% 5.3% 2.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels12%21.7%9.7% 16.9% 4.8%
Degree or Similar32.8%32%-0.8% 33.8% -1.8%
Other2.7%3.4%0.7% 2.8% 0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.8% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese0.4%0%-0.4% 0.7% -0.7%
Indian2.1%0.7%-1.4% 3.1% -2.4%
Pakistani0%0.4%0.4% 2.7% -2.3%
Other Asian1.7%2.2%0.5% 1.6% 0.6%
Black African2.1%1.5%-0.6% 2.5% -1.0%
Black Caribbean1.3%0.4%-0.9% 1.0% -0.6%
Other Black0%0.4%0.4% 0.5% -0.1%
Mixed White and Asian2.5%0.7%-1.8% 0.8% -0.1%
Mixed White and African0.4%0%-0.4% 0.4% -0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean1.3%0.4%-0.9% 0.9% -0.5%
Mixed Other0.8%2.6%1.8% 0.8% 1.8%
White87%90.8%3.8% 81.4% 9.4%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller0.4%0%-0.4% 0.1% -0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 73.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom87.9%73.6%-14.3% 83.2% -9.6%
European Union2.9%20.9%18.0% 6.1% 14.8%
Rest of Europe0.4%1.5%1.1% 0.8% 0.7%
Africa2.1%1.8%-0.3% 2.7% -0.9%
Middle East and Asia4.2%1.8%-2.4% 5.6% -3.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean2.5%0.4%-2.1% 1.3% -0.9%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK85.8%72.6%-13.2% 83.2% -10.6%
10+ Years2.1%11.2%9.1% 9.8% 1.4%
5-10 Years3.3%8.3%5.0% 2.9% 5.4%
2-5 Years1.7%4%2.3% 2.2% 1.8%
Less than 2 years7.1%4%-3.1% 1.9% 2.1%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom68.2% 76.7% -8.5%
Ireland2.2% 0.6% 1.6%
France1.5% 0.3% 1.2%
Germany0.4% 0.2% 0.2%
Lithuania1.1% 0.3% 0.8%
Poland6.9% 1.3% 5.6%
Romania8.4% 0.9% 7.5%
Other EU countries0.4% 1.5% -1.1%
South-East Asia0.7% 0.2% 0.5%
No passport held10.2% 13.5% -3.3%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion41.5% 37.2% 4.3%
Christian53.3% 46.2% 7.1%
Hindu0.4% 1.7% -1.3%
Muslim2.6% 6.5% -3.9%
Not answered2.2% 6.0% -3.8%

Safety

Is Princes Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Princes Street was 28.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.3% lower than the Dunstable Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Princes Street has the 15th lowest crime rate of 57 local areas in Dunstable Central and the 253rd lowest crime rate of 871 local areas in Central Bedfordshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.7%.



🔎 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. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£48,600
Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in LU6 3AX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Princes Street are based on 157 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 Princes Street, Dunstable, LU6 3AX

Estimated Average Property Prices for LU6 3AX

Average Price
£313,036
Semi-Detached
£298,006
Terraced
£298,625
Detached
£418,027
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Princes Street

Average Price
£329,643
Semi-Detached
£350,912
Terraced
£306,099
Detached
£490,105
Flats/Maisonettes
£158,668
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Princes Street

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
70 Princes Street, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire
Detached, an established residential building
£480,0002025-09-18 £480,000
42 Princes Street, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire
Terraced, an established residential building
£345,0002025-05-16 £349,067
88 Princes Street, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire
Terraced, an established residential building
£250,0002025-02-10 £256,219
46 Princes Street, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£290,0002024-12-12 £306,647
10 Princes Street, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire
Terraced, an established residential building
£350,0002022-02-05 £392,274
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LU6 3AX

Employment

LU6 3AX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.

LU6 3AX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 Employee92
Self-Employed28
Retired26
Part-Time Employee25
Full-Time Student (with or without job)11
Long-Term Sick or disabled7
Student (economically inactive)4
Looking after home or family4
Other2
Unemployed0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles18
Human health and social work activities18
Education13
Other12
Information and communication11
Administrative and support service activities9
Professional, scientific and technical activities8
Construction8
Transport and storage7
Manufacturing7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security6
Accommodation and food service activities6
Real estate activities3
Financial and insurance activities3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Westfield Nursery School
Westfield Road , LU6 1DL
4out of 4 802 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Willow Nursery School
Goldstone Crescent , LU5 4QU
4out of 4 1,982 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Pastures Way Nursery School
Pastures Way , LU4 0PE
3out of 4 3,478 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
The Gill Blowers Nursery School
1 Mossdale Court , Teesdale LU4 9JL
2out of 4 5,035 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School
Leighton Court , LU6 1EW
2out of 4 309 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Dunstable Icknield Lower School
Burr Street , LU6 3AG
4out of 4 418 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Beecroft Academy
Westfield Road , LU6 1DW
3out of 4 798 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Lancot School
Lancot Drive , LU6 2AP
3out of 4 1,101 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Watling Lower School
Bull Pond Lane , LU6 3BJ
3out of 4 1,112 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Queensbury Academy
Langdale Road , LU6 3BU
3out of 4 1,069 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
All Saints Academy Dunstable
Houghton Road , LU5 5AB
2out of 4 1,107 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Manshead CofE Academy
Dunstable Road , Caddington LU1 4BB
1out of 4 2,842 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
The Chalk Hills Academy
Leagrave High St , LU4 0NE
3out of 4 3,139 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Houghton Regis Academy
Parkside Drive , Houghton Regis LU5 5PX
1out of 4 3,653 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 837 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 1,021 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St George's School
28 Priory Road , LU5 4HR
- not rated 1,033 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Weatherfield Academy
Brewers Hill Road , LU6 1AF
3out of 4 1,093 yd Academy special converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Oneschool Global Dunstable
Ridgeway Avenue , LU5 4QL
- not rated 1,800 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
The Academy of Central Bedfordshire
Kingsland Campus , Parkside Drive LU5 5PX
3out of 4 3,662 yd Free schools alternative provision No Mixed More About School
The Chiltern School
Parkside Drive , LU5 5PX
3out of 4 3,918 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 Food hygiene rating Distance
Amici1 Albion Street, Dunstable214 yd
Olive Garden Restaurant52-54 West Street, Dunstable253 yd
Dunstable Conference Centre51 High Street North, Dunstable256 yd
MJL Restaurant & Bar4-6 Albion Street, Dunstable260 yd
Subway29 High Street North, Dunstable327 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Globe43 Winfield Street, Dunstable234 yd
The White Swan91-93 High Street South, Dunstable241 yd
The Victoria69 West Street, Dunstable268 yd
Dunstable Conservative Club49 High Street North, Dunstable275 yd
Shotz & Potz23 High Street North, Dunstable325 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Souvlaki Station10 Albion Street, Dunstable214 yd
Ace Chicken1 Winfield Street, Dunstable234 yd
Sunshine Chinese Takeaway50 West Street, Dunstable253 yd
Marco Polo Pizza57 High Street North, Dunstable269 yd
Union Fish & Chips68 Union Street, Dunstable284 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Iceland66 High Street North, Dunstable321 yd
Minutka Polish Shop22-24 High Street North, Dunstable357 yd
Elcin Food Centre62A High Street South, Dunstable598 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Ashton St Peters C Of E Va Primary School
LEIGHTON COURT
grass pitches243 yd
Energie Fitness Club (Dunstable) (Closed)
71-73 71-73 High Street North
health and fitness suite266 yd
Ashton Middle School (Closed)
High Street North
artificial grass pitch, swimming pool416 yd
Bennett Memorial Recreation Ground
BENNETT MEMORIAL RECREATION GROUND BENNETT MEMORIAL RECREATION GROUND BULLPOND LANE
grass pitches, tennis courts538 yd
The Dunstable Centre
Court Drive
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool643 yd
Priory Academy
BRITAIN STREET
grass pitches889 yd
Olma Road (Closed)
Olma Road
grass pitches891 yd
Beecroft Academy
WESTFIELD ROAD
grass pitches924 yd
Queensbury Academy
Langdale Road
grass pitches, health and fitness suite1,021 yd
Dw Sports Fitness (Dunstable)
UNIT 7A UNIT 7A BOSCOMBE ROAD
health and fitness suite, swimming pool1,059 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 96.2%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 96.2%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 96.2%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 96.2%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s1.9%

Download Speed

Median download speed157.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed172.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed16.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed50 Mbit/s

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