Postcode LU5 4BW 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 50.3 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 2.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Dunstable Manshead has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,572 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 43% least deprived areas in England.
Dunstable Manshead has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 50.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 21.0% 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 4BW.
Dunstable Manshead near LU5 4BW 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 2.7 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 4BW postcode area, located within Dunstable Manshead, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU5 4BW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Premiere Convenience Store | 172 High Street South, Dunstable, LU6 3HS | Walking directions to Premiere Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | A5 Food & Wine | High Street South, Dunstable, LU6 3HR | Walking directions to A5 Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's | Church Street, Central Bedfordshire, LU5 4FF | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Luton Road, Central Bedfordshire, LU5 4GT | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Choice Foods | 62-72 High Street South, Dunstable, LU6 3HD | Walking directions to Choice Foods |
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.