LU5 4DD is a safe, established residential area on Downs Road, 1.0km from Dunstable 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 4DD offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 89% 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 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £365k.
Census 2021 statistics for LU5 4DD are sourced from Output Area E00088799 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DOWNS ROAD, LU5 4DD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOWNS ROAD, LU5 4DD.
325
40
£ 44,800 /yr
52%
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
No single demographic signal dominates LU5 4DD — age 40, 89% ownership, 9% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £365k 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 4DD. The average age is 40.3. 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
£ 430,000
7 sales · Mean £ 403,142
Flat
£ 180,500
4 sales · Mean £ 195,375
Terraced
£ 280,000
4 sales · Mean £ 280,000
Detached
£ 488,000
3 sales · Mean £ 482,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LU5 4DD has low crime rates — 36 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
Hadrian Academy
Willow Nursery School
Lark Rise Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- The Butchers1.0 km
- 99P4U0.9 km
- Farmfoods0.8 km
- Level Off Foods Ltd0.7 km
- Lombardo's Continental0.8 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Froth 'n' Elbow0.3 km
- United Services Club0.4 km
- The Old Sugar Loaf0.9 km
- The Market Cross0.7 km
- The Nags Head0.9 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
37 nearby- Benjamins Cafe Dunstable0.9 km
- Caring Cafe0.7 km
- Dring0.8 km
- Little Lahore0.9 km
- Magazin Traditional Romanesc / Restaurant Rustic Privighetoa0.9 km
- + 32 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Elcin Food Centre0.7 km
- Minutka Polish Shop0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Marmaris0.9 km
- Paradise Takeaway0.9 km
- SFC Peri Peri Chicken0.7 km
- Tong Wong0.3 km
- Lucky Corner0.9 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Highwayman Hotel0.9 km
- Holiday Inn Express Dunstable0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leagrave4.3 km
- Luton6.6 km
- Luton Airport6.7 km
Bus Stops
- Borough Road0.3 km
- Station Road0.3 km
- Borough Road0.3 km
- Lover's Walk0.4 km
- Half Moon Lane0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LU54DD · Data under Open Government Licence