Frances Drive, Dunstable
House prices, sold prices and local information for LU6 1GE, LU6 1GG, LU6 1GH.
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At a glance
157 property sales on Frances Drive, Dunstable have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2018. In the last 12 months 8 homes sold here for an average of £307,250. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £234,210. Average sale prices rose from £271,429 in 2018 to £326,714 in 2026 (+20%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 15% below the Dunstable average of £359,828 over the same period. 46 homes here have sold more than once since 2018; 39 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 79% flat, 13% terraced, 5% detached. Recorded sale prices on Frances Drive range from £118,000 to £450,000. 23% of homes sold here were freehold and 77% leasehold. Of 166 streets in Dunstable with at least two sales in the last year, Frances Drive ranks 101st for average price.
House prices on Frances Drive compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all LU6 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 23% freehold and 77% leasehold across 165 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 124 | £234,210 | 6 Aug 2026 |
| Terraced | 20 | £362,775 | 27 May 2026 |
| Detached | 8 | £389,000 | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 5 | £399,500 | 22 May 2020 |
Sold prices on Frances Drive
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, Wells House, Frances Drive LU6 1GJ | 6 Aug 2026 | £234,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 6, Old School House, Frances Drive LU6 1GF | 15 Jul 2026 | £118,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 18, Frances Drive LU6 1GE | 2 Jun 2026 | £420,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 14, Frances Drive LU6 1GE | 27 May 2026 | £450,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 10, York House, Frances Drive LU6 1GH | 27 May 2026 | £270,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 24, Frances Drive LU6 1GE | 15 May 2026 | £390,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 12, Frances Drive LU6 1GE | 3 Mar 2026 | £405,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 33, Frances Drive LU6 1GE | 31 Oct 2025 | £171,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 9, Old School House, Frances Drive LU6 1GF | 18 Jul 2025 | £320,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 10, Wells House, Frances Drive LU6 1GJ | 20 May 2025 | £280,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 6, Wells House, Frances Drive LU6 1GJ | 29 Apr 2025 | £221,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 2, York House, Frances Drive LU6 1GH | 31 Jan 2025 | £265,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 7, York House, Frances Drive LU6 1GH | 16 Jan 2025 | £280,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 11, Ely House, Frances Drive LU6 1GG | 18 Nov 2024 | £235,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 19, Old School House, Frances Drive LU6 1GF | 12 Nov 2024 | £265,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 14, Ely House, Frances Drive LU6 1GG | 23 Sep 2024 | £227,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 17, York House, Frances Drive LU6 1GH | 23 Aug 2024 | £300,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 14, Wells House, Frances Drive LU6 1GJ | 12 Aug 2024 | £285,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 9, York House, Frances Drive LU6 1GH | 9 Aug 2024 | £275,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 23, Frances Drive LU6 1GE | 31 May 2024 | £236,000 | Flat | Freehold |
| 10, Ely House, Frances Drive LU6 1GG | 31 May 2024 | £271,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 22, Frances Drive LU6 1GE | 3 Apr 2024 | £235,000 | Flat | Freehold |
| 9, Ely House, Frances Drive LU6 1GG | 20 Feb 2024 | £280,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 18, Ely House, Frances Drive LU6 1GG | 26 Jan 2024 | £290,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 26, Ely House, Frances Drive LU6 1GG | 18 Dec 2023 | £235,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 31, Frances Drive LU6 1GE | 11 Sep 2023 | £270,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 6, Old School House, Frances Drive LU6 1GF | 4 Jul 2023 | £240,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 18, York House, Frances Drive LU6 1GH | 26 Apr 2023 | £238,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 17, Old School House, Frances Drive LU6 1GF | 27 Jan 2023 | £285,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 15, Ely House, Frances Drive LU6 1GG | 18 Nov 2022 | £225,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 15, Old School House, Frances Drive LU6 1GF | 18 Nov 2022 | £250,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 11, York House, Frances Drive LU6 1GH | 11 Nov 2022 | £240,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 23, Frances Drive LU6 1GE | 4 Nov 2022 | £240,000 | Flat | Freehold |
| 12, Wells House, Frances Drive LU6 1GJ | 4 Nov 2022 | £272,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 1, Wells House, Frances Drive LU6 1GJ | 28 Oct 2022 | £265,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 7, Old School House, Frances Drive LU6 1GF | 26 Aug 2022 | £255,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 8, York House, Frances Drive LU6 1GH | 22 Jul 2022 | £260,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 14, Wells House, Frances Drive LU6 1GJ | 29 Apr 2022 | £260,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 17, Frances Drive LU6 1GE | 31 Mar 2022 | £430,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 4, York House, Frances Drive LU6 1GH | 4 Mar 2022 | £250,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 3, York House, Frances Drive LU6 1GH | 28 Feb 2022 | £242,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 9, Ely House, Frances Drive LU6 1GG | 11 Feb 2022 | £250,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 6, York House, Frances Drive LU6 1GH | 4 Feb 2022 | £250,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 3, Ely House, Frances Drive LU6 1GG | 21 Sep 2021 | £250,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 2, Ely House, Frances Drive LU6 1GG | 16 Sep 2021 | £250,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 11, Wells House, Frances Drive LU6 1GJ | 11 Aug 2021 | £250,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 18, York House, Frances Drive LU6 1GH | 16 Jul 2021 | £190,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 25, Frances Drive LU6 1GE | 29 Jun 2021 | £310,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 32, Frances Drive LU6 1GE | 16 Jun 2021 | £277,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 20, Old School House, Frances Drive LU6 1GF | 28 May 2021 | £207,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1, Wells House, Frances Drive | £215,000 (Jul 2019) → £265,000 (Oct 2022) → £234,000 (Aug 2026) | +9% over 7 yrs |
| 6, Old School House, Frances Drive | £200,000 (Jul 2018) → £240,000 (Jul 2023) → £118,000 (Jul 2026) | -41% over 8 yrs |
| 18, Frances Drive | £375,000 (Jun 2019) → £420,000 (Jun 2026) | +12% over 7 yrs |
| 14, Frances Drive | £382,500 (Jul 2019) → £450,000 (May 2026) | +18% over 7 yrs |
| 10, York House, Frances Drive | £220,000 (Jun 2019) → £270,000 (May 2026) | +23% over 7 yrs |
| 24, Frances Drive | £290,000 (Jul 2018) → £390,000 (May 2026) | +34% over 8 yrs |
| 12, Frances Drive | £377,500 (Aug 2019) → £405,000 (Mar 2026) | +7% over 7 yrs |
| 33, Frances Drive | £190,000 (Sep 2018) → £171,000 (Oct 2025) | -10% over 7 yrs |
| 9, Old School House, Frances Drive | £270,000 (Jun 2018) → £320,000 (Jul 2025) | +19% over 7 yrs |
| 10, Wells House, Frances Drive | £220,000 (Jul 2019) → £280,000 (May 2025) | +27% over 6 yrs |
| 6, Wells House, Frances Drive | £185,000 (Jul 2019) → £221,000 (Apr 2025) | +19% over 6 yrs |
| 2, York House, Frances Drive | £220,000 (Jun 2019) → £265,000 (Jan 2025) | +20% over 6 yrs |
| 7, York House, Frances Drive | £220,000 (Jun 2019) → £280,000 (Jan 2025) | +27% over 6 yrs |
| 11, Ely House, Frances Drive | £195,000 (Jul 2019) → £235,000 (Nov 2024) | +21% over 5 yrs |
| 19, Old School House, Frances Drive | £250,000 (Apr 2018) → £265,000 (Nov 2024) | +6% over 7 yrs |
| 14, Ely House, Frances Drive | £195,000 (Jul 2019) → £227,500 (Sep 2024) | +17% over 5 yrs |
| 17, York House, Frances Drive | £220,000 (Jul 2019) → £300,000 (Aug 2024) | +36% over 5 yrs |
| 14, Wells House, Frances Drive | £225,000 (Aug 2019) → £260,000 (Apr 2022) → £285,000 (Aug 2024) | +27% over 5 yrs |
| 9, York House, Frances Drive | £215,000 (Jun 2019) → £275,000 (Aug 2024) | +28% over 5 yrs |
| 23, Frances Drive | £190,000 (Jul 2019) → £240,000 (Nov 2022) → £236,000 (May 2024) | +24% over 5 yrs |
| 10, Ely House, Frances Drive | £225,000 (Jul 2019) → £271,000 (May 2024) | +20% over 5 yrs |
| 22, Frances Drive | £190,000 (Jul 2019) → £235,000 (Apr 2024) | +24% over 5 yrs |
| 9, Ely House, Frances Drive | £225,000 (Jul 2019) → £250,000 (Feb 2022) → £280,000 (Feb 2024) | +24% over 5 yrs |
| 18, Ely House, Frances Drive | £235,000 (Aug 2019) → £290,000 (Jan 2024) | +23% over 4 yrs |
| 26, Ely House, Frances Drive | £190,000 (Jul 2019) → £235,000 (Dec 2023) | +24% over 4 yrs |
| 31, Frances Drive | £270,000 (Aug 2018) → £270,000 (Sep 2023) | +0% over 5 yrs |
| 18, York House, Frances Drive | £185,000 (Jun 2019) → £190,000 (Jul 2021) → £238,000 (Apr 2023) | +29% over 4 yrs |
| 17, Old School House, Frances Drive | £275,000 (Sep 2018) → £285,000 (Jan 2023) | +4% over 4 yrs |
| 15, Ely House, Frances Drive | £195,000 (Jul 2019) → £225,000 (Nov 2022) | +15% over 3 yrs |
| 15, Old School House, Frances Drive | £250,000 (Jul 2019) → £250,000 (Nov 2022) | +0% over 3 yrs |
Showing the 30 most recent of 46 homes with more than one sale.
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Crime and flood risk near Frances Drive
Crime
282 crimes were reported within about a mile of Frances Drive in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 90% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 80 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 51 |
| Shoplifting | 45 |
| Public order | 28 |
| Other theft | 19 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 17 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Frances Drive is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Ivel in Hertfordshire and Central Bedfordshire Flood alert area
- River Ouzel in Central Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes 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 Frances Drive
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunstable Icknield Lower School 295 pupils | Primary | 3–9 | Requires improvement Report | 0.4 mi |
| Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School 205 pupils | Primary Church of England | 5–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Priory Academy 830 pupils | All-through | 9–16 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| All Saints Academy Dunstable 520 pupils | Secondary Church of England | 11–18 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Westfield Nursery School 122 pupils | Nursery | 2–5 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Beecroft Academy 413 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Watling Lower School 190 pupils | Primary | 2–9 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Weatherfield Academy 166 pupils | Academy special converter | 7–19 | Report | 0.7 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 4.7 mi · 1 hr 35 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Regent Street (opp) 1 min walk
- Regent Street (adj) 1 min walk
- Ashton Road (opp) 2 min walk
- Asda (Stop J1) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Priory Gardens Surgery
Grove View Integrated, Court Drive, Dunstable · 0.2 mi - Eastgate Surgery
Eastgate House, 28-34 Church Street, Dunstable · 0.3 mi - Kingsbury Court Surgery
Church Street, Dunstable · 0.3 mi - West Street Surgery
89 West Street, Dunstable · 0.3 mi
Supermarkets
- Iceland Iceland Dunstable · 0.1 mi
- Asda Superstore Asda Dunstable Superstore · 0.2 mi
- Aldi Aldi Beecroft Dunstable · 0.3 mi
- Tesco Express Esso Tesco Dunstable High St Esso Express · 0.3 mi
Pharmacies
- Dunstable Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
- Boots · 0.2 mi
- Asda Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
Dentists
- Dunstable Dental Practice · 0.0 mi
- Darrell House · 0.3 mi
- Dental Surgery · 0.5 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 3 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 | 4 of 10 |
| Employment | 4 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 3 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 4 of 10 |
| Crime | 1 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 6 of 10 |
| Living environment | 3 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 48.4% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 34.0% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 17.5% | 17.1% |
| Households | 1,036 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 17.5% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 69.9% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 12.6% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,250 |
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 Frances Drive
Ethnic group
| Here | Central Bedfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 83% | 90.2% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 5.2% | 2.4% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 5.2% | 3% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 5% | 3.5% |
| Other ethnic group | 1.7% | 0.8% |
Religion
| Here | Central Bedfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 48.8% | 47.9% |
| No religion | 39% | 42.8% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 5.4% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | – |
| Sikh | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Country of birth
| Here | Central Bedfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.3% | 89% |
| Born outside the UK | 27.7% | 11% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Central Bedfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 26.7% | 33.2% |
| No qualifications | 21.6% | 15% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 17.1% | 18.2% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 13% | 14.7% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 12.5% | 10.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 5.9% |
| Other qualifications | 3.6% | 2.4% |
General health
| Here | Central Bedfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.3% | 50.4% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 34.5% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 11.3% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 3% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.8% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Central Bedfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 45.9% | 38.6% |
| No cars or vans in household | 29.7% | 11.3% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 20.6% | 36.4% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 3.8% | 13.8% |
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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