LU5 4DE is a safe, established residential area on Downs Road, 1.1km from Stipers Hill in Dunstable. Administratively it sits within Dunstable-Manshead ward and the South West Bedfordshire constituency.
For serious buyers, LU5 4DE is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 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 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £350k, down 1.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LU5 4DE are sourced from Output Area E00088806 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DOWNS ROAD, LU5 4DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOWNS ROAD, LU5 4DE.
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
LU5 4DE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 98% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £350k 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 4DE. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 307,500
4 sales · Mean £ 338,125
Detached
£ 420,000
2 sales · Mean £ 420,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LU5 4DE has low crime rates — 33 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
Manshead CofE Academy
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Dunstable Icknield Lower School
Hadrian Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Baxter Storey0.9 km
- Caring Cafe0.5 km
- Dring1.0 km
- Rack & Bone0.9 km
- Mo’s Peri Peri Pizza0.5 km
- + 12 more
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Farmfoods1.0 km
- Level Off Foods Ltd1.0 km
- Angel Convenience Store0.5 km
- Sweeeeeetz0.5 km
- Downside Supermarket0.4 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Froth 'n' Elbow0.5 km
- The Glider1.0 km
- United Services Club0.6 km
- The Market Cross0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Elcin Food Centre0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Paradise Takeaway0.8 km
- SFC Peri Peri Chicken0.9 km
- Tong Wong0.5 km
- Lucky Corner1.0 km
- Ocean Breeze1.0 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Highwayman Hotel0.7 km
- Holiday Inn Express Dunstable0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leagrave4.2 km
- Luton6.4 km
- Luton Airport6.5 km
Bus Stops
- Borough Road0.4 km
- Mayfield Road0.4 km
- Half Moon Lane0.4 km
- Borough Road0.4 km
- Half Moon Lane0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: LU54DE · Data under Open Government Licence