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 miles
- Luton 4.1 miles
- Harrow 22.2 miles
- High Wycombe 20.3 miles
- Watford 16.9 miles
- Bedford 17.4 miles
- Stevenage 14.7 miles
- Hemel Hempstead 9.9 miles
- St. Albans 13.2 miles
- Aylesbury 12.8 miles
- Welwyn Garden City 15.6 miles
- Cheshunt 23.9 miles
Neighbouring places
- Dunstable Central Ward 0.5 miles
- Dunstable Built-up area 0.7 miles
- Dunstable West Ward 0.9 miles
- Houghton Regis West Ward 1.1 miles
- Houghton Regis Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Dunstable East Ward 1.3 miles
- Dunstable South Ward 1.5 miles
- Thorn Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Totternhoe Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Houghton Regis East Ward 1.8 miles
- Lewsey Ward 2 miles
- Eaton Bray Parish 2.2 miles
Example postcodes in Dunstable North
LU6 1DE, LU6 1UH, LU6 1FL, LU6 1BT, LU6 1FW, LU6 1BF, LU6 1TS, LU6 1TJ, LU6 1GE … See all
Transport links
- Luton Airport 7.2 miles
- London Heathrow Airport 29.2 miles
- Leagrave railway station 3.4 miles
- Luton Railway Station 5.2 miles
Hotels near Dunstable North Ad
- Holiday Inn Express Dunstable 3.5 1.9 miles
- The Old Palace Lodge 4 0.8 miles
- Chelsea House - Huku Kwetu 1.8 miles
- Premier Inn Dunstable / Luton 3 2 miles
- Spark by Hilton Luton 3 5.1 miles
- Premier Inn Dunstable South A5 3 3.3 miles
- The Greyhound Inn Aldbury 4 6.7 miles
- Highwayman Hotel 3 1.6 miles
- Thistle Express London Luton 3 5.1 miles
- Holiday Inn London Luton Airport 3 6.5 miles
Schools in Dunstable North
- Beecroft Academy Primary
- Weatherfield Academy Special
Local points of interest
- Toddington library Library 4 miles
- Kenilworth Road Stadium 4.4 miles
- Beechwood House Estate 5.6 miles
- Luton Hoo Estate 6.4 miles
- Woburn Abbey Estate 6.9 miles
- Putteridge Bury Estate 7 miles
- Pendley Manor Estate 7.5 miles
- Flitwick Moor Nature reserve 8.1 miles
- Redbourne College College 9.1 miles
- Silsoe College - Cranfield University College 9.1 miles
- Wrest House Estate 9.6 miles
- Ann's Wood Forest 10.4 miles