LU5 4BX is a safe, established residential area on Park Road, 1.0km from Dunstable in Dunstable. Administratively it sits within Dunstable-Manshead ward and the South West Bedfordshire constituency.
For families considering a move, LU5 4BX represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £308k.
Census 2021 statistics for LU5 4BX are sourced from Output Area E00088804 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PARK ROAD, LU5 4BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARK ROAD, LU5 4BX.
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
Families dominate this postcode. With 62% owner-occupation and average age 43, LU5 4BX has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LU5 4BX. 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
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 292,500
4 sales · Mean £ 291,250
Semi-Detached
£ 288,250
2 sales · Mean £ 288,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LU5 4BX has low crime rates — 31 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
Ardley Hill Academy
Dunstable Icknield Lower School
Lark Rise Academy
Queensbury Academy
Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- The Butchers0.8 km
- 99P4U0.9 km
- Farmfoods0.8 km
- Level Off Foods Ltd0.7 km
- Lombardo's Continental0.8 km
- + 20 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- The Froth 'n' Elbow0.1 km
- The Glider0.8 km
- United Services Club0.3 km
- The Old Sugar Loaf0.9 km
- The Market Cross0.9 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- Benjamins Cafe Dunstable0.9 km
- Caring Cafe0.6 km
- Dring0.7 km
- Little Lahore0.9 km
- Magazin Traditional Romanesc / Restaurant Rustic Privighetoa0.9 km
- + 29 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Elcin Food Centre0.6 km
- Minutka Polish Shop0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Marmaris0.8 km
- SFC Peri Peri Chicken0.7 km
- Tong Wong0.1 km
- Lucky Corner0.6 km
- Ocean Breeze0.7 km
- + 13 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Highwayman Hotel0.8 km
- Holiday Inn Express Dunstable0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leagrave4.5 km
- Luton6.7 km
- Luton Airport6.8 km
Bus Stops
- Borough Road0.1 km
- Borough Road0.1 km
- Half Moon Lane0.2 km
- Lover's Walk0.3 km
- Half Moon Lane0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LU54BX · Data under Open Government Licence