Dunstable North
Ward in Central Bedfordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.891, -0.535 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 00 22 |
Dunstable North is the northern section of the historic market town of Dunstable in Central Bedfordshire, largely residential with a mix of post‑war estates and more recent housing developments. The ward sits north of the town centre, with local shopping parades, small industrial estates and reasonably direct road links via the A5 to nearby employment centres such as Luton and Milton Keynes, while the open chalk slopes of Dunstable Downs and the Chiltern Hills are within easy reach for countryside walks and recreation.
Locally the area reflects Dunstable’s long history as a coaching and market town on the old Watling Street, but day‑to‑day life is shaped by schools, community centres, sports clubs and volunteer groups rather than grand heritage sites. The economy is a mix of local retail and light industry, with many residents commuting out for work; community events and neighbourhood associations help give the ward a steady, neighbourly feel amid ongoing suburban change.
Postcode districts covering Dunstable North
Most populated places nearby
- Milton Keynes 13.7 miles22 km
- Luton 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Harrow 22.2 miles35.7 km
- High Wycombe 20.3 miles32.6 km
- Watford 16.9 miles27.1 km
- Bedford 17.4 miles27.9 km
- Stevenage 14.7 miles23.7 km
- Hemel Hempstead 9.9 miles16 km
- St. Albans 13.2 miles21.2 km
- Aylesbury 12.8 miles20.7 km
- Welwyn Garden City 15.6 miles25.1 km
- Cheshunt 23.9 miles38.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Dunstable Central Ward 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Dunstable Built-up area 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Dunstable West Ward 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Houghton Regis West Ward 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Houghton Regis Built-up area 1.3 miles2 km
- Dunstable East Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Dunstable South Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Thorn Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Totternhoe Built-up area 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Houghton Regis East Ward 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Lewsey Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Eaton Bray Parish 2.2 miles3.5 km
Example postcodes in Dunstable North
LU6 1TU, LU6 1FF, LU6 1FP, LU6 1DU, LU5 5AA, LU5 5AJ, DN3 3FX, LU6 1FZ, LU6 1FS … See all
Transport links
- Luton Airport 7.2 miles11.6 km
- London Heathrow Airport 29.2 miles47 km
- Leagrave railway station 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Luton Railway Station 5.2 miles8.3 km
Hotels near Dunstable North Ad
- Courtyard by Marriott Luton Airport 4 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Sadie Best Western Hotel Luton 4 5 miles8.1 km
- Hastings House Luton - Inhabit Short Stays 4 5 miles8.1 km
- Hampton by Hilton London Luton Airport 3 6 miles9.6 km
- Holiday Inn London - Luton Airport 3 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Holiday Inn Express London Luton Airport 3 6.7 miles10.7 km
- Haven Homes - Central Luton Studio Apartments 4 4.9 miles7.8 km
- Pendley Manor 4 7.6 miles12.3 km
- Old Palace Lodge Hotel 0.8 miles1.3 km
- The Woburn Hotel 4 7.6 miles12.3 km
Schools in Dunstable North
- Beecroft Academy Primary
- Weatherfield Academy Special
Local points of interest
- Toddington library Library 4 miles6.5 km
- Kenilworth Road Stadium 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Beechwood House Estate 5.6 miles9 km
- Luton Hoo Estate 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Woburn Abbey Estate 6.9 miles11 km
- Putteridge Bury Estate 7 miles11.3 km
- Pendley Manor Estate 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Flitwick Moor Nature reserve 8.1 miles13 km
- Redbourne College College 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Silsoe College - Cranfield University College 9.1 miles14.7 km
- Wrest House Estate 9.6 miles15.5 km
- Ann's Wood Forest 10.4 miles16.7 km