LU5 4DF is a safe, established residential area on Barton Avenue, 1.2km 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 4DF offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 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 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £405k.
Census 2021 statistics for LU5 4DF are sourced from Output Area E00088806 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BARTON AVENUE, LU5 4DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARTON AVENUE, LU5 4DF.
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LU5 4DF spans multiple life stages — average age 48, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LU5 4DF. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 405,000
1 sales · Mean £ 405,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LU5 4DF has low crime rates — 29 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
Hadrian Academy
Willow Nursery School
Dunstable Icknield Lower School
Manshead CofE Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Farmfoods1.0 km
- Level Off Foods Ltd0.9 km
- Angel Convenience Store0.6 km
- Sweeeeeetz0.6 km
- Downside Supermarket0.5 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Froth 'n' Elbow0.5 km
- United Services Club0.6 km
- The Market Cross0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Caring Cafe0.6 km
- Dring1.0 km
- Rack & Bone0.9 km
- Mo’s Peri Peri Pizza0.6 km
- Anarkali Restaurant0.6 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Elcin Food Centre0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Paradise Takeaway0.7 km
- SFC Peri Peri Chicken0.9 km
- Tong Wong0.5 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Fish Master0.5 km
- + 9 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Highwayman Hotel0.8 km
- Holiday Inn Express Dunstable0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leagrave4.1 km
- Luton6.4 km
- Luton Airport6.5 km
Bus Stops
- Station Road0.4 km
- Mayfield Road0.5 km
- Borough Road0.5 km
- Boscombe Road0.5 km
- Half Moon Lane0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: LU54DF · Data under Open Government Licence