LU5 4BW is a safe, established residential area on Great Northern Road, 0.8km from Dunstable in Dunstable. Administratively it sits within Dunstable-Manshead ward and the South West Bedfordshire constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £268k, up 89.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LU5 4BW are sourced from Output Area E00088802 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GREAT NORTHERN ROAD, LU5 4BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREAT NORTHERN ROAD, LU5 4BW.
277
42
£ 44,800 /yr
62%
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
Families dominate this postcode. With 63% owner-occupation and average age 42, LU5 4BW 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 up 89.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LU5 4BW. The average age is 42.0. 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
Flat
£ 160,500
6 sales · Mean £ 160,666
Semi-Detached
£ 382,500
4 sales · Mean £ 418,250
Terraced
£ 295,000
7 sales · Mean £ 288,214
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LU5 4BW has low crime rates — 44 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
Dunstable Icknield Lower School
Hadrian Academy
Willow Nursery School
Ardley Hill Academy
The Vale Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
43 nearby- Baxter Storey0.7 km
- GoBowling0.9 km
- Benjamins Cafe Dunstable0.7 km
- Caring Cafe0.9 km
- Dring0.6 km
- + 38 more
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- 99P4U0.7 km
- Auntie Claudette's0.9 km
- Farmfoods0.6 km
- Level Off Foods Ltd0.6 km
- Lombardo's Continental0.7 km
- + 24 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- The Froth 'n' Elbow0.4 km
- United Services Club0.4 km
- Gary Cooper0.9 km
- The Old Sugar Loaf0.7 km
- The Market Cross0.6 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Elcin Food Centre0.5 km
- Iceland0.9 km
- Minutka Polish Shop0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Marco Polo Pizza0.9 km
- Marmaris0.7 km
- Paradise Takeaway0.8 km
- SFC Peri Peri Chicken0.5 km
- Tong Wong0.4 km
- + 19 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leagrave4.3 km
- Luton6.7 km
- Luton Airport6.8 km
Bus Stops
- Station Road0.2 km
- Priory View0.3 km
- Priory View0.3 km
- Lover's Walk0.4 km
- Boscombe Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LU54BW · Data under Open Government Licence