LU5 4DG is a safe, established residential area on Allen Close, 1.0km from Dunstable in Dunstable. Administratively it sits within Dunstable-Manshead ward and the South West Bedfordshire constituency.
For families considering a move, LU5 4DG represents a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 69% 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: Prices average £425k, down 6.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LU5 4DG are sourced from Output Area E00088801 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALLEN CLOSE, LU5 4DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALLEN CLOSE, LU5 4DG.
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44
£ 44,800 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LU5 4DG represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
LU5 4DG is an established family neighbourhood — 69% owner-occupation and an average age of 44 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £425k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 6.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LU5 4DG. The average age is 44.2. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 385,000
6 sales · Mean £ 390,833
Semi-Detached
£ 331,500
16 sales · Mean £ 366,290
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LU5 4DG 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
St. Augustine's Academy
Watling Lower School
Dunstable Icknield Lower School
Ardley Hill Academy
Hadrian Academy
Willow Nursery School
The Vale Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- Vrancea Mini Market0.9 km
- Angel Convenience Store0.7 km
- Sweeeeeetz0.7 km
- Londis (Branss Food & Wine)0.4 km
- Premiere Convenience Store0.4 km
- + 22 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Highwayman Hotel1.0 km
- Holiday Inn Express Dunstable1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The Old Sugar Loaf0.9 km
- The Nags Head0.9 km
- The Victoria1.0 km
- The Froth 'n' Elbow0.4 km
- United Services Club0.4 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
41 nearby- Anarkali Restaurant0.4 km
- Catering Academy0.4 km
- Costa Ltd0.8 km
- Priory House Tea Rooms0.7 km
- Starbucks0.6 km
- + 36 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Dunstable Tandoori1.0 km
- Fish Master0.7 km
- Hoi Wan Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
- McDonald's0.6 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Elcin Food Centre0.6 km
- Iceland1.0 km
- Minutka Polish Shop0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leagrave4.2 km
- Luton6.6 km
- Luton Airport6.7 km
Bus Stops
- Station Road0.2 km
- Borough Road0.4 km
- Lover's Walk0.4 km
- Boscombe Road0.4 km
- Priory View0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LU54DG · Data under Open Government Licence