Dunstable
Parish in Central Bedfordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.885, -0.517 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 02 21 |
| Population: | 51,973 |
| Dialling code: | 01582 (Luton) |
Dunstable sits in Central Bedfordshire on the scarp of the Chiltern Hills, where a long history as a Roman and medieval route town (on the old Watling Street) meets open chalk downland. The surviving Priory church hints at its medieval market-town origins, while the nearby Dunstable Downs provide dramatic views, popular kite-flying, gliding and country‑walking opportunities.
Today Dunstable functions partly as a commuter and retail centre for nearby Luton and London, with a mix of shops, light industry and ongoing regeneration projects in the town centre. Cultural life blends community events, local theatre and the proximity of attractions such as Whipsnade Zoo, giving the town a mix of suburban economy and countryside leisure.
Postcode districts covering Dunstable
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 24.8 miles39.9 km
- Milton Keynes 14.5 miles23.3 km
- Luton 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Harrow 21.6 miles34.7 km
- High Wycombe 20.3 miles32.6 km
- Watford 16.3 miles26.2 km
- Bedford 17.6 miles28.4 km
- Stevenage 14 miles22.5 km
- Hemel Hempstead 9.4 miles15.1 km
- St. Albans 12.4 miles19.9 km
- Aylesbury 13.4 miles21.6 km
- Welwyn Garden City 14.8 miles23.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Dunstable Built-up area 0.2 miles0.3 km
- Dunstable Central Ward 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Dunstable West Ward 0.6 miles1 km
- Dunstable East Ward 0.6 miles1 km
- Dunstable South Ward 0.6 miles1 km
- Dunstable North Ward 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Houghton Regis West Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Houghton Regis Built-up area 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Lewsey Ward 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Poets Ward 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Houghton Regis East Ward 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Thorn Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
Example postcodes in Dunstable
LU6 1ER, LU6 9QT, LU5 4EL, LU6 1UU, LU5 4DJ, LU6 3LR, LU5 4UL, LU6 3EF, LU6 3ES … See all
Transport links
- Luton Airport 6.4 miles10.3 km
- London Heathrow Airport 28.7 miles46.2 km
- Leagrave railway station 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Luton Railway Station 4.4 miles7.1 km
Hotels near Dunstable Ad
- Courtyard by Marriott Luton Airport 4 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Sadie Best Western Hotel Luton 4 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Hastings House Luton - Inhabit Short Stays 4 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Hampton by Hilton London Luton Airport 3 5.2 miles8.3 km
- Holiday Inn London - Luton Airport 3 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Holiday Inn Express London Luton Airport 3 5.9 miles9.4 km
- Haven Homes - Central Luton Studio Apartments 4 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Old Palace Lodge Hotel 0.1 miles0.2 km
- Thistle Express London Luton 3 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Pendley Manor 4 7.8 miles12.5 km
Schools in Dunstable
- Ardley Hill Academy Primary
- Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School Primary
- Beecroft Academy Primary
- Dunstable Icknield Lower School Primary
- Hadrian Academy Primary
- Lancot School Primary
- Lark Rise Academy Primary
- Priory Academy All ages
- Queensbury Academy Secondary
- St Christophers Academy Primary
- St. Augustine's Academy Primary
- The Vale Academy Primary
- Watling Lower School Primary
- Weatherfield Academy Special
Local points of interest
- Kenilworth Road Stadium 3.6 miles5.9 km
- Toddington library Library 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Beechwood House Estate 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Luton Hoo Estate 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Putteridge Bury Estate 6.4 miles10.2 km
- Woburn Abbey Estate 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Pendley Manor Estate 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Flitwick Moor Nature reserve 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Silsoe College - Cranfield University College 9.1 miles14.7 km
- Redbourne College College 9.3 miles15 km
- Wrest House Estate 9.6 miles15.4 km
- Dancersend Nature Reserve Nature reserve 10.9 miles17.6 km