LU5 4DA is a safe, established residential area on Borough Road, 1.1km from Dunstable in Dunstable. Administratively it sits within Dunstable-Manshead ward and the South West Bedfordshire constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in LU5, LU5 4DA offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 89% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £349k, up 13.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LU5 4DA are sourced from Output Area E00088799 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BOROUGH ROAD, LU5 4DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOROUGH ROAD, LU5 4DA.
325
40
£ 44,800 /yr
52%
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LU5 4DA spans multiple life stages — average age 40, moderate ownership and renting. £349k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 13.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LU5 4DA. The average age is 40.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 310,000
12 sales · Mean £ 313,583
Terraced
£ 350,000
2 sales · Mean £ 350,000
Detached
£ 442,500
5 sales · Mean £ 481,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LU5 4DA has low crime rates — 37 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
St. Augustine's Academy
Watling Lower School
Ardley Hill Academy
Dunstable Icknield Lower School
Lark Rise Academy
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Manshead CofE Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
33 nearby- Baxter Storey1.0 km
- Benjamins Cafe Dunstable1.0 km
- Caring Cafe0.6 km
- Dring0.8 km
- Little Lahore0.9 km
- + 28 more
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- 99P4U1.0 km
- Farmfoods0.8 km
- Level Off Foods Ltd0.8 km
- Lombardo's Continental0.9 km
- Angel Convenience Store0.5 km
- + 20 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Froth 'n' Elbow0.3 km
- The Glider0.9 km
- United Services Club0.4 km
- The Old Sugar Loaf1.0 km
- The Market Cross0.8 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Elcin Food Centre0.7 km
- Minutka Polish Shop1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Marmaris0.9 km
- Paradise Takeaway0.9 km
- SFC Peri Peri Chicken0.7 km
- Tong Wong0.3 km
- Lucky Corner0.8 km
- + 14 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Highwayman Hotel0.8 km
- Holiday Inn Express Dunstable0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leagrave4.4 km
- Luton6.6 km
- Luton Airport6.7 km
Bus Stops
- Borough Road0.2 km
- Borough Road0.2 km
- Half Moon Lane0.3 km
- Lover's Walk0.4 km
- Half Moon Lane0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LU54DA · Data under Open Government Licence