Postcode Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

DOWNS ROAD, LU5 4DD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOWNS ROAD, LU5 4DD.

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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

No single demographic signal dominates LU5 4DD — age 40, 89% ownership, 9% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £365k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

LU5 4DD is a safe, established residential area on Downs Road, 1.0km 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 4DD offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £365k.

Census 2021 statistics for LU5 4DD 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 4DD. 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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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 430,000

7 sales · Mean £ 403,142

Flat

£ 180,500

4 sales · Mean £ 195,375

Terraced

£ 280,000

4 sales · Mean £ 280,000

Detached

£ 488,000

3 sales · Mean £ 482,666

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

LU5 4DD has low crime rates — 36 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 offences60
Anti-social behaviour33
Other theft30
Vehicle crime30
Shoplifting15

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 pupils0.7 km
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Ardley Hill Academy

Requires Improvement459 pupils1.0 km
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Dunstable Icknield Lower School

Outstanding326 pupils1.0 km
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Hadrian Academy

Good363 pupils1.2 km
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Willow Nursery School

Outstanding89 pupils1.2 km
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Lark Rise Academy

Outstanding354 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

26 nearby
  • The Butchers1.0 km
  • 99P4U0.9 km
  • Farmfoods0.8 km
  • Level Off Foods Ltd0.7 km
  • Lombardo's Continental0.8 km
  • + 21 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • The Froth 'n' Elbow0.3 km
  • United Services Club0.4 km
  • The Old Sugar Loaf0.9 km
  • The Market Cross0.7 km
  • The Nags Head0.9 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

37 nearby
  • Benjamins Cafe Dunstable0.9 km
  • Caring Cafe0.7 km
  • Dring0.8 km
  • Little Lahore0.9 km
  • Magazin Traditional Romanesc / Restaurant Rustic Privighetoa0.9 km
  • + 32 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Elcin Food Centre0.7 km
  • Minutka Polish Shop0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Marmaris0.9 km
  • Paradise Takeaway0.9 km
  • SFC Peri Peri Chicken0.7 km
  • Tong Wong0.3 km
  • Lucky Corner0.9 km
  • + 15 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Highwayman Hotel0.9 km
  • Holiday Inn Express Dunstable0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leagrave4.3 km
  • Luton6.6 km
  • Luton Airport6.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Borough Road0.3 km
  • Station Road0.3 km
  • Borough Road0.3 km
  • Lover's Walk0.4 km
  • Half Moon Lane0.4 km