LU5 4AA is a safe, established residential area on Howard Place, 1.0km from Stipers Hill in Dunstable. Administratively it sits within Dunstable-Manshead ward and the South West Bedfordshire constituency.
For serious buyers, LU5 4AA is a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 92% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £351k, up 2.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LU5 4AA are sourced from Output Area E00088807 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOWARD PLACE, LU5 4AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOWARD PLACE, LU5 4AA.
345
44
£ 44,800 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates LU5 4AA — age 44, 92% ownership, 7% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £351k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 2.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LU5 4AA. The average age is 43.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 335,000
14 sales · Mean £ 337,000
Detached
£ 355,000
2 sales · Mean £ 355,000
Terraced
£ 357,000
3 sales · Mean £ 373,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LU5 4AA has low crime rates — 33 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Priory Academy
St. Augustine's Academy
Watling Lower School
Ardley Hill Academy
Dunstable Icknield Lower School
Lark Rise Academy
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Manshead CofE Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Farmfoods0.9 km
- Level Off Foods Ltd0.9 km
- Lombardo's Continental0.9 km
- Angel Convenience Store0.3 km
- Sweeeeeetz0.5 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Froth 'n' Elbow0.3 km
- The Glider0.7 km
- United Services Club0.4 km
- The Market Cross0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Caring Cafe0.5 km
- Dring0.9 km
- Rack & Bone0.8 km
- The Spice Lounge0.9 km
- Mo’s Peri Peri Pizza0.5 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Elcin Food Centre0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Marmaris1.0 km
- SFC Peri Peri Chicken0.8 km
- Tong Wong0.3 km
- Lucky Corner0.7 km
- Ocean Breeze0.7 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Highwayman Hotel0.7 km
- Holiday Inn Express Dunstable0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leagrave4.5 km
- Luton6.6 km
- Luton Airport6.7 km
Bus Stops
- Borough Road0.1 km
- Half Moon Lane0.2 km
- Borough Road0.2 km
- Half Moon Lane0.3 km
- Lover's Walk0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LU54AA · Data under Open Government Licence