LU5 4BZ is a safe, established residential area on Borough Road, 1.0km 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 4BZ offers 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: Prices average £420k.
Census 2021 statistics for LU5 4BZ are sourced from Output Area E00088807 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BOROUGH ROAD, LU5 4BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOROUGH ROAD, LU5 4BZ.
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
LU5 4BZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 92% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £420k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LU5 4BZ. 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
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 405,000
4 sales · Mean £ 429,250
Semi-Detached
£ 312,500
4 sales · Mean £ 314,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LU5 4BZ 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
Watling Lower School
St. Augustine's Academy
Ardley Hill Academy
Dunstable Icknield Lower School
Lark Rise Academy
Queensbury Academy
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- The Butchers0.8 km
- 99P4U1.0 km
- Farmfoods0.8 km
- Level Off Foods Ltd0.8 km
- Lombardo's Continental0.9 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The Froth 'n' Elbow0.2 km
- The Glider0.8 km
- United Services Club0.3 km
- The Old Sugar Loaf1.0 km
- The Market Cross0.9 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
32 nearby- Benjamins Cafe Dunstable1.0 km
- Caring Cafe0.5 km
- Dring0.8 km
- Little Lahore0.9 km
- Magazin Traditional Romanesc / Restaurant Rustic Privighetoa1.0 km
- + 27 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Elcin Food Centre0.7 km
- Minutka Polish Shop1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Marmaris0.9 km
- SFC Peri Peri Chicken0.7 km
- Tong Wong0.2 km
- Lucky Corner0.7 km
- Ocean Breeze0.7 km
- + 13 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
- Borough Road0.1 km
- Half Moon Lane0.2 km
- Half Moon Lane0.3 km
- Lover's Walk0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LU54BZ · Data under Open Government Licence