Index Drive, Dunstable
House prices, sold prices and local information for LU6 3TZ, LU6 3TU.
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At a glance
16 property sales on Index Drive, Dunstable have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £150,000. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £142,166. Average sale prices fell from £268,750 in 2016 to £150,000 in 2026 (-44%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 58% below the Dunstable average of £359,828 over the same period. 3 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 2 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 94% flat, 6% detached. Recorded sale prices on Index Drive range from £100,000 to £437,500. 5% of homes sold here were freehold and 95% leasehold. Of 166 streets in Dunstable with at least two sales in the last year, Index Drive ranks 161st for average price, making it one of the more affordable streets in the town.
House prices on Index Drive compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all LU6 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 5% freehold and 95% leasehold across 21 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 15 | £142,166 | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Detached | 1 | £437,500 | 12 Apr 2016 |
Sold prices on Index Drive
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 24, Index Court, Index Drive LU6 3TZ | 26 Mar 2026 | £145,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 34, Index Court, Index Drive LU6 3TZ | 26 Feb 2026 | £155,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 16, Index Court, Index Drive LU6 3TZ | 28 Apr 2023 | £160,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 18, Index Court, Index Drive LU6 3TZ | 30 Nov 2022 | £140,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 28, Index Court, Index Drive LU6 3TZ | 25 Nov 2022 | £146,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 10, Index Court, Index Drive LU6 3TZ | 2 Nov 2022 | £152,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 56, Index Court, Index Drive LU6 3TZ | 2 Nov 2022 | £152,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 34, Index Court, Index Drive LU6 3TZ | 6 Jul 2022 | £155,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 40, Index Court, Index Drive LU6 3TZ | 4 Feb 2022 | £147,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 4, Index Court, Index Drive LU6 3TZ | 28 Aug 2021 | £148,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 20, Index Court, Index Drive LU6 3TZ | 2 Aug 2021 | £145,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 54, Index Court, Index Drive LU6 3TZ | 21 Jul 2021 | £146,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 44, Index Court, Index Drive LU6 3TZ | 10 Nov 2020 | £143,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| Flat 36, Index Court, Index Drive LU6 3TZ | 10 Oct 2020 | £143,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 62, Index Court, Index Drive LU6 3TZ | 26 Apr 2019 | £146,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 28, Index Court, Index Drive LU6 3TZ | 31 May 2018 | £144,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 12, Index Court, Index Drive LU6 3TZ | 22 Aug 2017 | £133,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 40, Index Court, Index Drive LU6 3TZ | 21 Jul 2017 | £139,995 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 30, Index Court, Index Drive LU6 3TZ | 12 Apr 2017 | £128,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 46, Index Court, Index Drive LU6 3TZ | 29 Jun 2016 | £100,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 9, Index Drive LU6 3TU | 12 Apr 2016 | £437,500 | Detached | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Flat 34, Index Court, Index Drive | £155,000 (Jul 2022) → £155,000 (Feb 2026) | +0% over 4 yrs |
| Flat 28, Index Court, Index Drive | £144,000 (May 2018) → £146,000 (Nov 2022) | +1% over 4 yrs |
| Flat 40, Index Court, Index Drive | £139,995 (Jul 2017) → £147,500 (Feb 2022) | +5% over 5 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Index Drive
Crime
194 crimes were reported within about a mile of Index Drive in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 62 |
| Shoplifting | 38 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 36 |
| Public order | 14 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 10 |
| Other theft | 10 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Index Drive 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 Index Drive
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ardley Hill Academy 422 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| St. Augustine's Academy 177 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Watling Lower School 190 pupils | Primary | 2–9 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Priory Academy 830 pupils | All-through | 9–16 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Lark Rise Academy 351 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Dunstable Icknield Lower School 295 pupils | Primary | 3–9 | Requires improvement Report | 0.7 mi |
| Manshead Church of England Academy 1,134 pupils | Secondary Church of England | 11–19 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School 229 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 2–11 | Good 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 2.9 mi · 57 min walk
- Luton station 4.1 mi · 1 hr 22 min walk
- Luton Airport Parkway station 4.9 mi · 1 hr 38 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Half Moon Lane (opp, London Road) 1 min walk
- Half Moon Lane (adj) 1 min walk
- Borough Road (adj) 3 min walk
- Southfields Road (o/s) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Eastgate Surgery
Eastgate House, 28-34 Church Street, Dunstable · 0.7 mi - Kingsbury Court Surgery
Church Street, Dunstable · 0.7 mi - Kirby Road Surgery
58 Kirby Road, Dunstable · 0.8 mi - West Street Surgery
89 West Street, Dunstable · 0.8 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Lowther Road · 0.3 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Dunstable Langdale Express · 0.4 mi
- Lidl Lidl Luton Road Dunstable · 0.6 mi
- Aldi Aldi Beecroft Dunstable · 0.7 mi
Pharmacies
- Mayfield Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
- Langdale Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
- Herington (chemists) Ltd · 0.6 mi
Dentists
- Queensbury Dental Practice · 0.4 mi
- Great Northern Rd. Dental Clinic · 0.4 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 7 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 | 7 of 10 |
| Employment | 7 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 6 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 7 of 10 |
| Crime | 5 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 6 of 10 |
| Living environment | 6 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 57.7% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 33.0% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 9.2% | 17.1% |
| Households | 784 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 15.2% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 69.1% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 15.7% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,689 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 50% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 50% | 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 Index Drive
Ethnic group
| Here | Central Bedfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 86.2% | 90.2% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 5.4% | 3.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 4% | 2.4% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 3.4% | 3% |
| Other ethnic group | 1% | 0.8% |
Religion
| Here | Central Bedfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 49.7% | 47.9% |
| No religion | 36.6% | 42.8% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.5% |
Country of birth
| Here | Central Bedfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.2% | 89% |
| Born outside the UK | 21.8% | 11% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Central Bedfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 30.6% | 33.2% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 18.5% | 18.2% |
| No qualifications | 15.7% | 15% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.6% | 14.7% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 11% | 10.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.5% | 5.9% |
| Other qualifications | 3.1% | 2.4% |
General health
| Here | Central Bedfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.6% | 50.4% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 34.5% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 11.3% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 3% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.8% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Central Bedfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 43.8% | 38.6% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 27.8% | 36.4% |
| No cars or vans in household | 19.9% | 11.3% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 8.5% | 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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