Postcode LU5 4RH 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 131.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Dunstable Central is £50,512 per year. The nearest station is Leagrave located about 2.9 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Grove House Gardens.
Dunstable Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,318 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.
Dunstable Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 131.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.5% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 223 ft away from LU5 4RH.
Dunstable Central near LU5 4RH 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Grove House Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Grove House Gardens |
Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £317,500 in Dunstable East area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £635,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £450,000 |
| Flats | 35 | £195,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 51 | £365,000 |
| Terraced | 24 | £313,000 |
10 year median price trend in Dunstable East
In the LU5 4RH postcode area, located within Dunstable Central, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU5 4RH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Leveloff Foods | 12 Church Street, Dunstable, LU5 4RU | Walking directions to Leveloff Foods |
| 0.1 mi | Rustic | Church Close, Central Bedfordshire, LU5 4RU | Walking directions to Rustic |
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | Church Street, Dunstable, LU5 4RP | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.1 mi | Dunstable Mini Market | 17 High Street South, Dunstable, LU6 3RZ | Walking directions to Dunstable Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Food Plus | Albion Street, Central Bedfordshire, LU6 1SH | Walking directions to Food Plus |
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.