Dunstable East
Ward in Central Bedfordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.89, -0.505 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 03 22 |
| Dialling code: | 01582 (Luton) |
Dunstable East sits on the eastern edge of Dunstable in Central Bedfordshire, combining suburban streets with pockets of open space and easy access to the chalk scarp of the Chiltern Hills and the scenic Dunstable Downs. Its position close to the M1 and within commuting distance of Luton Airport and Milton Keynes makes it convenient for commuters while still feeling tied to the market‑town character of the area.
The ward contains a mix of housing, local shops and community facilities, and reflects Dunstable’s long history as a market town with medieval roots and a strong local identity. There are active community groups, a number of schools and some light commercial areas nearby, and recent years have seen steady investment and modest regeneration aimed at improving public spaces and services for a diverse local population.
Postcode districts covering Dunstable East
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 24.8 miles
- Milton Keynes 14.6 miles
- Luton 2.8 miles
- Harrow 21.7 miles
- High Wycombe 20.8 miles
- Watford 16.4 miles
- Bedford 17.2 miles
- Stevenage 13.4 miles
- Hemel Hempstead 9.6 miles
- St. Albans 12.3 miles
- Aylesbury 14 miles
- Welwyn Garden City 14.4 miles
Neighbouring places
- Dunstable South Ward 0.7 miles
- Dunstable Built-up area 0.8 miles
- Dunstable Central Ward 1 mile
- Lewsey Ward 1 mile
- Poets Ward 1 mile
- Dunstable West Ward 1.2 miles
- Dunstable North Ward 1.3 miles
- Houghton Regis Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Houghton Regis West Ward 1.5 miles
- Houghton Regis East Ward 1.6 miles
- Leagrave Ward 2 miles
- Challney Ward 2 miles
Example postcodes in Dunstable East
LU5 4SJ, LU5 4PP, LU5 4NL, LU5 4PT, LU5 4NA, LU5 4LW, LU5 4FA, LU5 4PY, LU5 4NB … See all
Transport links
- Luton Airport 5.9 miles
- London Heathrow Airport 29 miles
- Leagrave railway station 2.2 miles
- Luton Railway Station 3.9 miles
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Schools in Dunstable East
- Hadrian Academy Primary
- Priory Academy All ages
- St Christophers Academy Primary
- The Vale Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- Kenilworth Road Stadium 3.1 miles
- Toddington library Library 4.3 miles
- Beechwood House Estate 5.1 miles
- Luton Hoo Estate 5.2 miles
- Putteridge Bury Estate 5.8 miles
- Woburn Abbey Estate 7.5 miles
- Flitwick Moor Nature reserve 7.9 miles
- Pendley Manor Estate 8.3 miles
- Silsoe College - Cranfield University College 8.6 miles
- Redbourne College College 9 miles
- Wrest House Estate 9.1 miles
- British School Museum Museum 10.5 miles