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LU5 4AB

Dunstable South

Central Bedfordshire

England / East of England / Central Bedfordshire / Dunstable Manshead / Dunstable South / LU5 4AB

Overview

Postcode LU5 4AB is located in an urban city, within the Dunstable South ward of Central Bedfordshire in the East of England region , and forms part of the Dunstable Manshead area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 44.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Dunstable Manshead is £44,800 per year. The nearest station is Leagrave located about 2.8 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
1.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

4/10

Dunstable Manshead has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,105 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 36% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Dunstable Manshead has a low crime rate, with approximately 44.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

1.4%

Approximately 1.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income of residents in Dunstable Manshead is £44,800 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 264 ft away from LU5 4AB.

Flood risk

No risk

Dunstable Manshead near LU5 4AB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Leagrave located about 2.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Property prices in Dunstable South

Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £335,000 in Dunstable South area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £525,000.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£365,000
Flats7£150,000
Semi-Detached25£360,000
Terraced13£325,000

10 years price trend in Dunstable South

Schools

In the LU5 4AB postcode area, located within Dunstable Manshead, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt. Augustine's AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miAll-throughPriory AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryWatling Lower SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0.2 miAngel Wines/Convenience Store53 London Road, Dunstable, LU6 3DH
0.2 miDownside Supermarket14 Mayfield Road, Dunstable, LU5 4AP
0.3 miPremiere Convenience Store172 High Street South, Dunstable, LU6 3HS
0.4 miA5 Food & WineHigh Street South, Dunstable, LU6 3HR
0.5 miThe Co-operative Food59-61 Lowther Road, Dunstable, LU6 3NL

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2025.