Postcode Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

BOROUGH ROAD, LU5 4DA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOROUGH ROAD, LU5 4DA.

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Population

325

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 44,800 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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6/10
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7/10
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10/10
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5/10
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6/10
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3/10
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9/10
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3/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British95.0%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.7%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences66
Anti-social behaviour30
Other theft29
Vehicle crime29
Shoplifting12

school Local Schools

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Priory Academy

Good749 pupils0.4 km
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St. Augustine's Academy

Good178 pupils0.6 km
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Watling Lower School

Good202 pupils0.6 km
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Ardley Hill Academy

Requires Improvement459 pupils0.9 km
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Dunstable Icknield Lower School

Outstanding326 pupils1.0 km
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Lark Rise Academy

Outstanding354 pupils1.2 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good230 pupils1.3 km
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Manshead CofE Academy

Good1080 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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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
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Elcin Food Centre0.7 km
  • Minutka Polish Shop1.0 km
fastfood

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
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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