Your Move Dunstable Local Area Guide

How is the Dunstable property market performing?

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Average property price in Dunstable

£316,207
+7.6%
Last 5 years
Based on the Land Registry data for properties sold within the postcodes that Your Move Dunstable covers.
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Average rental price in Dunstable

£961
pcm
+12.7%
Last 12 months
Based on the advertised rental prices for properties to rent by Your Move Dunstable in the last 12 months from today's date.

Why Move to Dunstable?


Leisure

Dunstable Downs is part of the Chiltern Hills Area of Outstanding Beauty and only within walking distance for many areas of Dunstable. Standing at almost 250 metres tall it showcases panoramic views of the Chiltern Ridge. Minutes away is the UKs largest zoo in Whipsnade which many families in Dunstable hold memberships for and visit for a fun day out for the kids. The heart of Dunstable contains many listed buildings with the most eye-catching being a grade II listed Church grounds known as Priory Gardens. The high street is inundated with restaurants and pubs of all tastes and you can finish the evening watching a touring show at the Grove Theatre.



Transport

Dunstable is well connected with the choice of three motorway junctions which keeps traffic in the town flowing. A busway has been put in place which allows for a short journey to Luton train station (15 minutes) and Luton airport (30 minutes). From Luton train station it's just a 30 minute journey to St. Pancras.




Dunstable Market

The market in Dunstable has been traced back to 1221 and still operates on the second and third Saturday of each month between March and December. Popular with the locals, you can find fresh local produce, handmade items and gifts at the market.


 

Council Developments

Dunstable has been awarded funding and have been carrying out improvements to the High Street to pedestrianise the area and increase the appeal to residents. The town has also been designated a heritage action zone which aims to bring pride and life to the core of Dunstable.


 

History

First settled by the Romans in 40AD, Dunstable is a town of historical significance being part of the Watling Street route that was built from London to Shropshire. Dunstable also lies on the crossroads of this, Icknield Way which is said to be the oldest road in Britain.