Postcode Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

HILLSIDE ROAD, LU5 4AN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILLSIDE ROAD, LU5 4AN.

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Population

289

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Avg Age

41

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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: LU5 4AN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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7/10
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4/10
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7/10
workEmployment
3/10
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9/10
paymentsAffluence
3/10
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6/10
homeHome Ownership
4/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. LU5 4AN's 50% ownership and 41-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

LU5 4AN is a safe, established residential area on Hillside Road, 0.7km from Stipers Hill in Dunstable. Administratively it sits within Dunstable-Manshead ward and the South West Bedfordshire constituency.

The people who live in LU5 4AN are typical of a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £300k.

Census 2021 statistics for LU5 4AN are sourced from Output Area E00088809 (shared with 12 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 4AN. The average age is 40.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British81.0%
Asian / British Asian3.4%
Black / African / Caribbean12.6%
Other / Mixed3.1%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 267,500

2 sales · Mean £ 267,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

LU5 4AN has low crime rates — 21 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.

Violence and sexual offences44
Anti-social behaviour20
Vehicle crime14
Criminal damage and arson13
Other theft9

school Local Schools

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St. Augustine's Academy

Good178 pupils0.3 km
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Ardley Hill Academy

Requires Improvement459 pupils0.8 km
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Priory Academy

Good749 pupils0.8 km
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Manshead CofE Academy

Good1080 pupils0.9 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good230 pupils0.9 km
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Watling Lower School

Good202 pupils0.9 km
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Lark Rise Academy

Outstanding354 pupils1.3 km
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Dunstable Icknield Lower School

Outstanding326 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • The Butchers0.7 km
  • Angel Convenience Store0.2 km
  • Sweeeeeetz0.1 km
  • Londis (Branss Food & Wine)0.5 km
  • Premiere Convenience Store0.6 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Froth 'n' Elbow0.6 km
  • The Glider0.7 km
  • United Services Club0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Caring Cafe0.1 km
  • Mo’s Peri Peri Pizza0.1 km
  • Lumpini Thai Restuarant0.8 km
  • Anarkali Restaurant0.8 km
  • Wilson Vale Catering0.3 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Tong Wong0.6 km
  • Lucky Corner0.9 km
  • Ocean Breeze0.9 km
  • Bayleaf Bangladeshi & Indian Takeaway1.0 km
  • Fish Master0.1 km
  • + 5 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Highwayman Hotel0.3 km
  • Holiday Inn Express Dunstable0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leagrave4.4 km
  • Luton6.3 km
  • Luton Airport6.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Mayfield Stores0.1 km
  • Mayfield Road0.1 km
  • Mayfield Stores0.1 km
  • Oakwood Avenue0.2 km
  • Southfields Road0.2 km