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Maundsey Close is in Dunstable and in South Bedfordshire district. LU6 3LZ is located in the Dunstable West 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 Maundsey Close, Dunstable, LU6 3LZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: LU6 3NB, LU6 3NN, LU6 3TA, LU6 3TB, LU6 3LQ, LU6 3ND, LU6 3LN, LU6 3LD, LU6 3NW.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LU6 3LZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female52%50.8%-1.2% 51.0% -0.2%
Male48%49.2%1.2% 49.0% 0.2%

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 3LZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.8% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single21.8%23.8%2.0% 37.9% -14.1%
Married: Opposite sex68.4%62.8%-5.6% 44.2% 18.6%
Married: Same sex0.6%0%-0.6% 0.3% -0.3%
Separated0.8%0%-0.8% 2.2% -2.2%
Divorced5.6%6.1%0.5% 9.1% -3.0%
Widowed2.8%7.3%4.5% 6.1% 1.2%

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 (86.5%) 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 health48.2%46.8%-1.4% 48.4% -1.6%
Good health39.5%39.7%0.2% 33.6% 6.1%
Fair health9.9%10.3%0.4% 12.7% -2.4%
Bad health1.6%2.1%0.5% 4.0% -1.9%
Very bad health0.7%1.1%0.4% 1.2% -0.1%

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.

In the area around LU6 3LZ this area, 9.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications14%9.9%-4.1% 18.2% -8.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 14.8%9.6%-5.2% 9.6% 0.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels16.8%18.1%1.3% 13.4% 4.7%
Apprenticeship6.7%7.6%0.9% 5.3% 2.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels12%18.1%6.1% 16.9% 1.2%
Degree or Similar33%34.8%1.8% 33.8% 1.0%
Other2.8%1.8%-1.0% 2.8% -1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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)
Chinese0.2%0%-0.2% 0.7% -0.7%
Other Asian0.5%0%-0.5% 1.6% -1.6%
Black Caribbean0.2%0.5%0.3% 1.0% -0.5%
Other Black0%0.5%0.5% 0.5% 0.0%
Mixed White and Asian0.2%0%-0.2% 0.8% -0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.2%0%-0.2% 0.9% -0.9%
Mixed Other0%0.5%0.5% 0.8% -0.3%
White97.6%98.4%0.8% 81.4% 17.0%
Other0.9%0%-0.9% 1.6% -1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom96.5%97.1%0.6% 83.2% 13.9%
European Union1.2%2.1%0.9% 6.1% -4.0%
Africa0.2%0%-0.2% 2.7% -2.7%
Middle East and Asia1.2%0%-1.2% 5.6% -5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.7%0.8%0.1% 1.3% -0.5%
Oceania0.2%0%-0.2% 0.3% -0.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK95.5%97.1%1.6% 83.2% 13.9%
10+ Years0%2.9%2.9% 9.8% -6.9%
2-5 Years0.7%0%-0.7% 2.2% -2.2%
Less than 2 years3.8%0%-3.8% 1.9% -1.9%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom95.3% 76.7% 18.6%
Ireland1.3% 0.6% 0.7%
Germany0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Italy1% 0.6% 0.4%
North America and the Caribbean0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
No passport held1.8% 13.5% -11.7%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion32.5% 37.2% -4.7%
Christian62.3% 46.2% 16.1%
Jewish0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Other religion0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
Not answered4.7% 6.0% -1.3%

Safety

Is Maundsey Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Maundsey Close was 2.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 98.1% lower than the Dunstable Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Maundsey Close has the lowest crime rate of 57 local areas in Dunstable Central and the 2nd lowest crime rate of 871 local areas in Central Bedfordshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.2%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£53,700
Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in LU6 3LZ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Maundsey Close are based on 8 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 Maundsey Close, Dunstable, LU6 3LZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for LU6 3LZ

Average Price
£529,763
Semi-Detached
£465,595
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£561,847
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Maundsey Close

Average Price
£535,791
Semi-Detached
£493,787
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£560,993
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Maundsey CloseStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
15 Maundsey Close, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire
Detached, an established residential building
£517,0002022-10-28 £549,575
8 Maundsey Close, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire
Detached, an established residential building
£432,0002022-02-02 £489,039
9 Maundsey Close, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire
Detached, an established residential building
£415,0002020-08-14 £497,810
1 Maundsey Close, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire
Detached, an established residential building
£550,0002019-09-20 £672,865
5 Maundsey Close, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£320,0002015-12-15 £458,390
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LU6 3LZ

Employment

LU6 3LZ 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in LU6 3LZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired120
Full-Time Employee111
Part-Time Employee41
Self-Employed27
Student (economically inactive)14
Other10
Looking after home or family6
Unemployed6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)5
Long-Term Sick or disabled3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles38
Education37
Manufacturing31
Construction21
Human health and social work activities19
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security16
Professional, scientific and technical activities13
Administrative and support service activities10
Other9
Information and communication9
Accommodation and food service activities8
Financial and insurance activities7
Transport and storage6
Real estate activities4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Willow Nursery School
Goldstone Crescent , LU5 4QU
4out of 4 2,646 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Westfield Nursery School
Westfield Road , LU6 1DL
4out of 4 2,665 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Pastures Way Nursery School
Pastures Way , LU4 0PE
3out of 4 4,055 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
The Gill Blowers Nursery School
1 Mossdale Court , Teesdale LU4 9JL
2out of 4 5,334 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ardley Hill Academy
Lowther Road , LU6 3NZ
2out of 4 464 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Watling Lower School
Bull Pond Lane , LU6 3BJ
3out of 4 942 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Lark Rise Academy
Cartmel Drive , LU6 3PT
4out of 4 960 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
St. Augustine's Academy
Oakwood Avenue , LU5 4AS
3out of 4 1,265 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Dunstable Road , Caddington LU1 4BB
2out of 4 1,312 yd Academy converter 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 1,251 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Manshead CofE Academy
Dunstable Road , Caddington LU1 4BB
1out of 4 1,312 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
All Saints Academy Dunstable
Houghton Road , LU5 5AB
2out of 4 3,066 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Chalk Hills Academy
Leagrave High St , LU4 0NE
3out of 4 3,452 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Challney High School for Boys
Stoneygate Road , LU4 9TJ
4out of 4 4,422 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Boys 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 2,216 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 1,424 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 1,522 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Oneschool Global Dunstable
Ridgeway Avenue , LU5 4QL
- not rated 2,377 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Weatherfield Academy
Brewers Hill Road , LU6 1AF
3out of 4 2,835 yd Academy special converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Al Hikmah Boys School
145 High Street , Luton LU4 9LE
- not rated 4,724 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School
Kings House Preparatory School and Nursery
King's House , High Street Leagrave LU4 9JY
- not rated 4,734 yd Other independent school No 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
Delucas Bubble Cafe47 Lowther Road, Dunstable283 yd
Delucas Deluxe Deli45 Lowther Road, Dunstable284 yd
Wilson Vale CateringSCA, Southfields Road609 yd
Caring Cafe4 Mayfield Road, Dunstable861 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Glider65 Lowther Road, Dunstable243 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Ocean N Wok31 Lowther Road, Dunstable267 yd
Mo’s Peri Peri Pizza1 Mayfield Road, Dunstable855 yd
Lucky Corner54 Langdale Road, Dunstable865 yd
Ocean Breeze58 Langdale Road, Dunstable894 yd
Fish Master2A Mayfield Road, Dunstable917 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Mentmore Crescent Recreation Ground
Mentmore Crescent
grass pitches171 yd
Ardley Hill Academy
LOWTHER ROAD
grass pitches, swimming pool568 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 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/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/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed200 Mbit/s
Average download speed238.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed21 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed35 Mbit/s

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