Birchside, Dunstable
House prices, sold prices and local information for LU6 3EH.
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At a glance
31 property sales on Birchside, Dunstable have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £302,000. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £282,287. 3 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 3 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 87% terraced, 6% semi-detached, 3% flat. Recorded sale prices on Birchside range from £220,000 to £500,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Birchside compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Birchside has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all LU6 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 31 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 27 | £282,287 | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 2 | £331,000 | 28 Feb 2019 |
| Flat | 1 | £320,000 | 25 Aug 2021 |
| Detached | 1 | £455,000 | 7 Oct 2022 |
Sold prices on Birchside
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61, Birchside LU6 3EH | 20 Apr 2026 | £302,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 44, Birchside LU6 3EH | 26 Sep 2025 | £300,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 47, Birchside LU6 3EH | 12 Sep 2025 | £321,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 33, Birchside LU6 3EH | 4 Jul 2025 | £298,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 42, Birchside LU6 3EH | 26 Feb 2025 | £500,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 56, Birchside LU6 3EH | 17 Feb 2025 | £317,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 55, Birchside LU6 3EH | 31 Jan 2025 | £305,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 48, Birchside LU6 3EH | 19 Jul 2024 | £285,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 43, Birchside LU6 3EH | 10 Feb 2023 | £335,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 8, Birchside LU6 3EH | 7 Oct 2022 | £455,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 22, Birchside LU6 3EH | 29 Sep 2021 | £260,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 52, Birchside LU6 3EH | 28 Sep 2021 | £260,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 66, Birchside LU6 3EH | 28 Sep 2021 | £280,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 36, Birchside LU6 3EH | 10 Sep 2021 | £284,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 64, Birchside LU6 3EH | 25 Aug 2021 | £320,000 | Flat | Freehold |
| 53, Birchside LU6 3EH | 20 Aug 2021 | £261,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 67, Birchside LU6 3EH | 13 Apr 2021 | £277,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 39, Birchside LU6 3EH | 5 Mar 2021 | £264,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 18, Birchside LU6 3EH | 15 Jan 2021 | £245,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 40, Birchside LU6 3EH | 17 Dec 2020 | £250,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 33, Birchside LU6 3EH | 27 Nov 2020 | £220,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 7, Birchside LU6 3EH | 28 Feb 2019 | £347,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 36, Birchside LU6 3EH | 18 May 2018 | £275,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 11, Birchside LU6 3EH | 31 May 2017 | £315,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 60, Birchside LU6 3EH | 15 Feb 2017 | £258,750 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 16, Birchside LU6 3EH | 3 Feb 2017 | £315,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 38, Birchside LU6 3EH | 3 Feb 2017 | £255,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 53, Birchside LU6 3EH | 25 Nov 2016 | £221,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 65, Birchside LU6 3EH | 27 Oct 2016 | £272,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 19, Birchside LU6 3EH | 20 Jul 2016 | £233,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 30, Birchside LU6 3EH | 30 Jun 2016 | £227,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 33, Birchside | £220,000 (Nov 2020) → £298,000 (Jul 2025) | +35% over 5 yrs |
| 36, Birchside | £275,000 (May 2018) → £284,000 (Sep 2021) | +3% over 3 yrs |
| 53, Birchside | £221,000 (Nov 2016) → £261,000 (Aug 2021) | +18% over 5 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Birchside
Crime
116 crimes were reported within about a mile of Birchside in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 90% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 42 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 |
| Shoplifting | 17 |
| Public order | 8 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 5 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Birchside is in or near 1 Environment Agency flood area:
- River Lee at Luton, Harpenden and Wheathampstead Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Birchside
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ardley Hill Academy 422 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| St. Augustine's Academy 177 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Manshead Church of England Academy 1,134 pupils | Secondary Church of England | 11–19 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School 229 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Watling Lower School 190 pupils | Primary | 2–9 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Lark Rise Academy 351 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Priory Academy 830 pupils | All-through | 9–16 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Queensbury Academy 1,093 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Report | 0.9 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Leagrave station 3.0 mi · 1 hr walk
- Luton station 4.1 mi · 1 hr 21 min walk
- Luton Airport Parkway station 4.8 mi · 1 hr 36 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Southfields Road (opp, London Road) 3 min walk
- Miletree Crescent (adj, Lowther Road) 3 min walk
- Miletree Crescent (opp, Lowther Road) 3 min walk
- The Cheveralls (adj) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Eastgate Surgery
Eastgate House, 28-34 Church Street, Dunstable · 0.9 mi - Kingsbury Court Surgery
Church Street, Dunstable · 0.9 mi - Kirby Road Surgery
58 Kirby Road, Dunstable · 1.0 mi - West Street Surgery
89 West Street, Dunstable · 1.0 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Lowther Road · 0.2 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Dunstable Langdale Express · 0.5 mi
- Lidl Lidl Luton Road Dunstable · 0.9 mi
- Spar Spar - Luton Road · 0.9 mi
Pharmacies
- Mayfield Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Langdale Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
- Herington (chemists) Ltd · 0.9 mi
Dentists
- Queensbury Dental Practice · 0.5 mi
- Great Northern Rd. Dental Clinic · 0.7 mi
- Dental Surgery · 0.7 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 9 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 8 of 10 |
| Employment | 8 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 6 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 9 of 10 |
| Crime | 10 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 7 of 10 |
| Living environment | 8 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 83.7% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 13.0% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 3.3% | 17.1% |
| Households | 729 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 16.7% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 64.7% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 18.6% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,786 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 79% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 88% | 92% |
Share of homes across Central Bedfordshire with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Birchside
Ethnic group
| Here | Central Bedfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 85.8% | 90.2% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 6.3% | 2.4% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 4% | 3.5% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 3% | 3% |
| Other ethnic group | 1% | 0.8% |
Religion
| Here | Central Bedfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 55.8% | 47.9% |
| No religion | 34.5% | 42.8% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 5.4% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Central Bedfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.6% | 89% |
| Born outside the UK | 15.4% | 11% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Central Bedfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 29.4% | 33.2% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 20.8% | 18.2% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 15.8% | 14.7% |
| No qualifications | 14.9% | 15% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 9.1% | 10.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.8% | 5.9% |
| Other qualifications | 3.1% | 2.4% |
General health
| Here | Central Bedfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.4% | 50.4% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 34.5% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 11.3% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 3% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.8% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Central Bedfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cars or vans in household | 39.3% | 36.4% |
| 1 car or van in household | 38.1% | 38.6% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 13.3% | 13.8% |
| No cars or vans in household | 9.2% | 11.3% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Central Bedfordshire.
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Estate agents near Birchside
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- Taylors 0.9 mi
- Lenwell 0.9 mi
- Deakin-White 0.9 mi
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