Postcode Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

DOWNS ROAD, LU5 4DE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOWNS ROAD, LU5 4DE.

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Population

305

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 44,800 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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7/10
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10/10
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7/10
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6/10
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4/10
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6/10
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3/10
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10/10
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7/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British92.8%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean3.0%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences58
Vehicle crime24
Anti-social behaviour19
Shoplifting9
Criminal damage and arson9

school Local Schools

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St. Augustine's Academy

Good178 pupils0.4 km
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Priory Academy

Good749 pupils0.6 km
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Watling Lower School

Good202 pupils0.8 km
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Ardley Hill Academy

Requires Improvement459 pupils1.0 km
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Manshead CofE Academy

Good1080 pupils1.2 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good230 pupils1.2 km
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Dunstable Icknield Lower School

Outstanding326 pupils1.2 km
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Hadrian Academy

Good363 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Froth 'n' Elbow0.5 km
  • The Glider1.0 km
  • United Services Club0.6 km
  • The Market Cross0.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Elcin Food Centre0.9 km
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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
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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