LU5 4AB is a safe, established residential area on Half Moon Lane, 0.9km from Stipers Hill in Dunstable. Administratively it sits within Dunstable-Manshead ward and the South West Bedfordshire constituency.
For serious buyers, LU5 4AB is a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £377k, down 11.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LU5 4AB are sourced from Output Area E00088807 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HALF MOON LANE, LU5 4AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HALF MOON LANE, LU5 4AB.
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 4AB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 92% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £377k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 11.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LU5 4AB. 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
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 333,500
9 sales · Mean £ 361,222
Detached
£ 440,000
3 sales · Mean £ 423,333
Terraced
£ 261,000
2 sales · Mean £ 261,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LU5 4AB has low crime rates — 24 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
Dunstable Icknield Lower School
Lark Rise Academy
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Manshead CofE Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Farmfoods0.9 km
- Level Off Foods Ltd0.9 km
- Lombardo's Continental1.0 km
- Angel Convenience Store0.3 km
- Sweeeeeetz0.4 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Froth 'n' Elbow0.3 km
- The Glider0.7 km
- United Services Club0.5 km
- The Market Cross0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Caring Cafe0.4 km
- Dring0.9 km
- Rack & Bone0.9 km
- The Spice Lounge1.0 km
- Mo’s Peri Peri Pizza0.4 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Elcin Food Centre0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- SFC Peri Peri Chicken0.8 km
- Tong Wong0.3 km
- Lucky Corner0.7 km
- Ocean Breeze0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Highwayman Hotel0.6 km
- Holiday Inn Express Dunstable0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leagrave4.4 km
- Luton6.5 km
- Luton Airport6.6 km
Bus Stops
- Half Moon Lane0.2 km
- Borough Road0.2 km
- Half Moon Lane0.2 km
- Borough Road0.2 km
- Mayfield Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LU54AB · Data under Open Government Licence