LU5 4AE is a safe, established residential area on Half Moon Lane, 1.2km from Stipers Hill in Dunstable. Administratively it sits within Dunstable-Manshead ward and the South West Bedfordshire constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in LU5, LU5 4AE offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 98% 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £370k.
Census 2021 statistics for LU5 4AE are sourced from Output Area E00088806 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HALF MOON LANE, LU5 4AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HALF MOON LANE, LU5 4AE.
305
48
£ 44,800 /yr
46%
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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates LU5 4AE — age 48, 98% ownership, 2% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LU5 4AE. The average age is 47.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 298,500
4 sales · Mean £ 304,248
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LU5 4AE has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St. Augustine's Academy
Priory Academy
Watling Lower School
Ardley Hill Academy
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Manshead CofE Academy
Hadrian Academy
Willow Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Baxter Storey0.9 km
- Caring Cafe0.5 km
- Mo’s Peri Peri Pizza0.5 km
- Anarkali Restaurant0.7 km
- Catering Academy0.8 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Froth 'n' Elbow0.6 km
- United Services Club0.7 km
- The Market Cross0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Elcin Food Centre1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Paradise Takeaway0.7 km
- SFC Peri Peri Chicken1.0 km
- Tong Wong0.6 km
- Fish Master0.4 km
- Hoi Wan Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
- + 7 more
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Angel Convenience Store0.5 km
- Sweeeeeetz0.5 km
- Downside Supermarket0.4 km
- Spar0.7 km
- Amazon LTN40.9 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Highwayman Hotel0.8 km
- Holiday Inn Express Dunstable0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leagrave4.1 km
- Luton6.3 km
- Luton Airport6.4 km
Bus Stops
- Mayfield Road0.4 km
- Downside Primary School0.4 km
- Oakwood Avenue0.4 km
- Half Moon Lane0.5 km
- Borough Road0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: LU54AE · Data under Open Government Licence