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LU5 4DL

Dunstable South

Central Bedfordshire

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

Overview

Postcode LU5 4DL 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 49.1 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 2.6 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
16.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

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.

Crime level

4/10

Dunstable Manshead has a low crime rate, with approximately 49.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

16.1%

Approximately 16.1% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LU5 4DL.

Flood risk

No risk

Dunstable Manshead near LU5 4DL 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 2.6 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 4DL postcode area, located within Dunstable Manshead, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miAll-throughPriory AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt. Augustine's AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miNot applicableStannard SchoolOther independent special school

N/A

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0.2 miLidlLuton Road, Central Bedfordshire, LU5 4GT
0.3 miSparLuton Road, Dunstable, LU5 4LW
0.3 miPremiere Convenience Store172 High Street South, Dunstable, LU6 3HS
0.3 miSainsbury'sChurch Street, Central Bedfordshire, LU5 4FF
0.3 miA5 Food & WineHigh Street South, Dunstable, LU6 3HR

Data Sources

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