Postcode LU5 4EG 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 very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 65.6 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 2.6 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Dunstable Manshead has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,420 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.
Dunstable Manshead has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 65.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 64.8% 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 4EG.
Dunstable Manshead near LU5 4EG 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 2.6 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 4EG postcode area, located within Dunstable Manshead, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU5 4EG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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.