Postcode LU5 4GW is located in an urban city, within the Dunstable East ward of Central Bedfordshire in the East of England region, and forms part of the Dunstable Central area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 147.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.8× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Dunstable Central is £50,512 per year. The nearest station is Leagrave, about 2.9 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Dog Kennel Down.
Dunstable Central has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,341 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.
Dunstable Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 147.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 12.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Dunstable Central is £50,512 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LU5 4GW.
Dunstable Central near LU5 4GW 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 2.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Dog Kennel Down | Large | Walking directions to Dog Kennel Down |
| 0.1 mi | Grove House Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Grove House Gardens |
Based on 123 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 (about £355 per square foot) in Dunstable East area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £680,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £440,000 | £333 |
| Semi-Detached | 54 | £364,775 | £389 |
| Terraced | 25 | £321,000 | £353 |
| Flats | 39 | £183,000 | £314 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £268,000 | £160,000 | £299,950 | £267,995 |
| 2017 | £342,500 | £175,000 | £305,000 | £277,225 |
| 2018 | £427,000 | £176,000 | £298,750 | £285,000 |
| 2019 | £298,000 | £189,000 | £300,000 | £290,475 |
| 2020 | £374,500 | £189,950 | £300,000 | £291,950 |
| 2021 | £420,000 | £194,950 | £325,000 | £284,975 |
| 2022 | £431,000 | £183,000 | £365,000 | £312,500 |
| 2023 | £367,500 | £185,250 | £363,500 | £325,000 |
| 2024 | £400,000 | £192,500 | £370,000 | £311,250 |
| 2025 | £542,500 | £185,000 | £363,750 | £325,000 |
| 2026 | £420,000 | £214,000 | £395,000 | £323,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £328 | £251 | £292 | £295 |
| 2017 | £310 | £285 | £292 | £291 |
| 2018 | £312 | £275 | £317 | £298 |
| 2019 | £320 | £324 | £306 | £303 |
| 2020 | £319 | £322 | £316 | £323 |
| 2021 | £312 | £328 | £351 | £315 |
| 2022 | £372 | £301 | £383 | £373 |
| 2023 | £363 | £301 | £391 | £377 |
| 2024 | £363 | £305 | £368 | £365 |
| 2025 | £319 | £312 | £377 | £373 |
| 2026 | £352 | £358 | £397 | £382 |
There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU5 4GW.
In the LU5 4GW postcode area, located within Dunstable Central, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU5 4GW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | KDK Discount Food & Wine | 95 High Street North, Dunstable, LU6 1JL | Walking directions to KDK Discount Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Asda | Court Drive, Dunstable, LU5 4JD | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.2 mi | Musa Halal | Court Drive, Central Bedfordshire, LU5 4EX | Walking directions to Musa Halal |
| 0.2 mi | Dunstable Superstore | 153-159 High Street North, Dunstable, LU6 1JW | Walking directions to Dunstable Superstore |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | 66 High Street North, Dunstable, LU6 1LE | Walking directions to Iceland |
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.
Elected local representatives for LU5 4GW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
John Gurney
Dunstable East - Elected 4 May 2023
Kenson Gurney
Dunstable East - Elected 4 May 2023
Alex Mayer
Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LU5 4GW records about 148 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.
The median sale price around LU5 4GW in Dunstable Central is £315,000 (about £355 per square foot) based on 123 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to LU5 4GW, including All Saints Academy Dunstable (Serious Weaknesses), Dunstable Icknield Lower School (Requires improvement) and Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
LU5 4GW scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,341 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard covering LU5 4GW is Alex Mayer (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: John Gurney (Independent) and Kenson Gurney (Independent).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.