LU5 4AU is a safe, established residential area on Jardine Way, 0.9km from Stipers Hill in Dunstable. Administratively it sits within Dunstable-Manshead ward and the South West Bedfordshire constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £290k.
Census 2021 statistics for LU5 4AU are sourced from Output Area E00088805 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
JARDINE WAY, LU5 4AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for JARDINE WAY, LU5 4AU.
266
41
£ 44,800 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LU5 4AU represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. LU5 4AU's 61% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LU5 4AU. The average age is 41.5. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 259,000
6 sales · Mean £ 261,332
Semi-Detached
£ 271,000
1 sales · Mean £ 271,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LU5 4AU has low crime rates — 31 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
Priory Academy
Ardley Hill Academy
Watling Lower School
St Christophers Academy
Hadrian Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Froth 'n' Elbow0.9 km
- The Market Cross1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Caring Cafe0.4 km
- Mo’s Peri Peri Pizza0.4 km
- Wilson Vale Catering0.6 km
- Starbucks0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Paradise Takeaway0.9 km
- Tong Wong0.9 km
- Fish Master0.4 km
- The Sandwich Bar0.6 km
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Angel Convenience Store0.6 km
- Sweeeeeetz0.4 km
- Downside Supermarket0.4 km
- Spar0.9 km
- Londis (Branss Food & Wine)0.9 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Highwayman Hotel0.5 km
- Holiday Inn Express Dunstable0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leagrave4.0 km
- Luton5.9 km
- Luton Airport6.0 km
Bus Stops
- Downside Primary School0.1 km
- Jardine Way0.1 km
- Oakwood Avenue0.2 km
- Graham Road0.3 km
- Mayfield Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LU54AU · Data under Open Government Licence