Living in LU6, Central Bedfordshire
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around LU6 in Central Bedfordshire. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Central Bedfordshire: £356,453, up 2.9% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider East of England average is £338,707.
What actually sold around LU6
147 recorded home sales on the streets around central LU6 in the last 2 years, with a median of £350,000 and a range from £130,000 to £1,200,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 PASCOMB ROAD, LU6 1EQ | semi-detached | £395,000 | 2026-06-12 |
| 15 HAMBLING PLACE, LU6 1PP | terraced | £292,000 | 2026-06-08 |
| 6 BEECH GREEN, LU6 1EB | semi-detached | £370,000 | 2026-06-05 |
| 21 LEIGHTON COURT, LU6 1EW | terraced | £382,000 | 2026-06-05 |
| 51 WORTHINGTON ROAD, LU6 1PN | terraced | £275,000 | 2026-05-08 |
| 34 WORTHINGTON ROAD, LU6 1PW | semi-detached | £330,000 | 2026-05-07 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
28 schools within 3 miles , of which 89% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| Beecroft Academy | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| Ardley Hill Academy | Primary | Good | 1.0 mi |
| Manshead Church of England Academy | Secondary | Good | 1.8 mi |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.8 mi |
| Lime Tree Primary Academy | Primary | Good | 2.6 mi |
18 state primary and 5 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 21.5% |
| Professional occupations | 19.8% |
| Associate professional and technical | 14.6% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 11.7% |
| Skilled trades | 8.9% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
89 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central LU6 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 10 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Central Bedfordshire's figures.
Common questions about LU6
What is the average house price in LU6?
The average sold price in Central Bedfordshire is £356,453 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in LU6?
Prices in Central Bedfordshire are up 2.9% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in LU6?
The median of 147 recorded sales around central LU6 in the last 2 years is £350,000, ranging from £130,000 to £1,200,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in LU6?
28 schools sit within 3 miles of central LU6, and 89% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in LU6?
89 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central LU6 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is LU6 at risk of flooding?
Central LU6 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is LU6 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 89% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £350,000; the area sits in decile 10 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 89 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is LU6 safe?
89 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central LU6 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? LU6 or LU5, LU6 or LU4, LU6 or LU3.
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