LU5 4AP is a safe, established residential area on Mayfield Road, 0.7km from Stipers Hill in Dunstable. Administratively it sits within Dunstable-Manshead ward and the South West Bedfordshire constituency.
Within the LU5 district, this postcode is characterised by a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £187k, down 12.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LU5 4AP are sourced from Output Area E00088809 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MAYFIELD ROAD, LU5 4AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAYFIELD ROAD, LU5 4AP.
289
41
£ 44,800 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LU5 4AP 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.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 50% owner-occupation and average age 41, LU5 4AP has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 12.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LU5 4AP. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 183,000
3 sales · Mean £ 180,333
Semi-Detached
£ 187,500
2 sales · Mean £ 187,500
Terraced
£ 242,500
1 sales · Mean £ 242,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LU5 4AP has low crime rates — 27 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.
school Local Schools
St. Augustine's Academy
Manshead CofE Academy
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Ardley Hill Academy
Priory Academy
Watling Lower School
Lark Rise Academy
Dunstable Icknield Lower School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Froth 'n' Elbow0.7 km
- The Glider0.7 km
- United Services Club0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Caring Cafe0.1 km
- Mo’s Peri Peri Pizza0.1 km
- Lumpini Thai Restuarant0.9 km
- Anarkali Restaurant0.9 km
- Wilson Vale Catering0.3 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Tong Wong0.7 km
- Lucky Corner1.0 km
- Ocean Breeze1.0 km
- Fish Master0.0 km
- Hoi Wan Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- The Butchers0.7 km
- Angel Convenience Store0.2 km
- Sweeeeeetz0.1 km
- Londis (Branss Food & Wine)0.6 km
- Premiere Convenience Store0.7 km
- + 2 more
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 Avenue0.1 km
- Woodfield Gate0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LU54AP · Data under Open Government Licence