LU5 4BP is a safe, established residential area on Great Northern Road, 0.9km from Dunstable in Dunstable. Administratively it sits within Dunstable-Manshead ward and the South West Bedfordshire constituency.
For families considering a move, LU5 4BP represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £364k.
Census 2021 statistics for LU5 4BP are sourced from Output Area E00088804 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GREAT NORTHERN ROAD, LU5 4BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREAT NORTHERN ROAD, LU5 4BP.
305
43
£ 44,800 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
LU5 4BP is an established family neighbourhood — 62% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £364k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LU5 4BP. The average age is 42.6. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 340,000
9 sales · Mean £ 344,166
Detached
£ 475,000
1 sales · Mean £ 475,000
Terraced
£ 334,500
2 sales · Mean £ 334,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LU5 4BP has low crime rates — 40 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
Priory Academy
Watling Lower School
St. Augustine's Academy
Ardley Hill Academy
Dunstable Icknield Lower School
Lark Rise Academy
Queensbury Academy
Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- The Butchers0.9 km
- 99P4U0.8 km
- Auntie Claudette's1.0 km
- Farmfoods0.7 km
- Level Off Foods Ltd0.6 km
- + 22 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- The Froth 'n' Elbow0.1 km
- The Glider0.9 km
- United Services Club0.2 km
- The Old Sugar Loaf0.8 km
- The Market Cross0.9 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
39 nearby- Benjamins Cafe Dunstable0.8 km
- Caring Cafe0.7 km
- Dring0.6 km
- Little Lahore0.8 km
- Magazin Traditional Romanesc / Restaurant Rustic Privighetoa0.8 km
- + 34 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Elcin Food Centre0.5 km
- Iceland0.9 km
- Minutka Polish Shop0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Marco Polo Pizza1.0 km
- Marmaris0.7 km
- SFC Peri Peri Chicken0.6 km
- Tong Wong0.1 km
- Tops Pizza0.9 km
- + 19 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Highwayman Hotel0.9 km
- Holiday Inn Express Dunstable0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leagrave4.5 km
- Luton6.7 km
- Luton Airport6.9 km
Bus Stops
- Borough Road0.2 km
- Lover's Walk0.2 km
- Borough Road0.2 km
- Lover's Walk0.3 km
- Half Moon Lane0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LU54BP · Data under Open Government Licence