LU5 4BN is a safe, established residential area on Great Northern Road, 0.9km from Dunstable in Dunstable. Administratively it sits within Dunstable-Manshead ward and the South West Bedfordshire constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £227k, down 21.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LU5 4BN are sourced from Output Area E00088804 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GREAT NORTHERN ROAD, LU5 4BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREAT NORTHERN ROAD, LU5 4BN.
305
43
£ 44,800 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
LU5 4BN is an established family neighbourhood — 62% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 21.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LU5 4BN. The average age is 42.6. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 200,000
2 sales · Mean £ 200,000
Terraced
£ 236,000
5 sales · Mean £ 235,000
Detached
£ 372,500
1 sales · Mean £ 372,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LU5 4BN has low crime rates — 45 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
Watling Lower School
St. Augustine's Academy
Dunstable Icknield Lower School
Ardley Hill Academy
Lark Rise Academy
Queensbury Academy
Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
41 nearby- Baxter Storey0.9 km
- Mo’s Peri Peri Pizza0.8 km
- Benjamins Cafe Dunstable0.8 km
- Caring Cafe0.7 km
- Dring0.6 km
- + 36 more
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- The Butchers0.9 km
- Angel Convenience Store0.6 km
- Sweeeeeetz0.7 km
- Downside Supermarket0.7 km
- 99P4U0.8 km
- + 22 more
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Lucky Corner0.7 km
- Ocean Breeze0.7 km
- Marco Polo Pizza0.9 km
- Marmaris0.7 km
- SFC Peri Peri Chicken0.5 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- The Froth 'n' Elbow0.1 km
- The Glider0.9 km
- United Services Club0.2 km
- The Market Cross0.9 km
- The Old Sugar Loaf0.8 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Elcin Food Centre0.5 km
- Iceland0.9 km
- Minutka Polish Shop0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Holiday Inn Express Dunstable0.9 km
- The Highwayman Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leagrave4.5 km
- Luton6.8 km
- Luton Airport6.9 km
Bus Stops
- Lover's Walk0.2 km
- Borough Road0.2 km
- Borough Road0.3 km
- Lover's Walk0.3 km
- Friars Walk0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LU54BN · Data under Open Government Licence