Postcode LU5 4AU 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 36.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Dunstable Manshead is £54,802 per year. The nearest station is Leagrave located about 2.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
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.
Dunstable Manshead has a low crime rate, with approximately 36.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 24.3% 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.
The average income per household in Dunstable Manshead is £54,802 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LU5 4AU.
Dunstable Manshead near LU5 4AU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Leagrave located about 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £331,750 in Dunstable South area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £455,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £365,000 |
| Flats | 7 | £180,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £375,000 |
| Terraced | 13 | £300,000 |
10 year median price trend in Dunstable South
In the LU5 4AU postcode area, located within Dunstable Manshead, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU5 4AU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Downside Supermarket | 14 Mayfield Road, Dunstable, LU5 4AP | Walking directions to Downside Supermarket |
| 0.4 mi | Angel Wines/Convenience Store | 53 London Road, Dunstable, LU6 3DH | Walking directions to Angel Wines/Convenience Store |
Annual council tax rates for Central Bedfordshire district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.