Postcode LU5 4RU 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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 161.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Dunstable Central is £48,600 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 moderate 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 161.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 12.6% 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 of residents in Dunstable Central is £48,600 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 48 ft away from LU5 4RU.
Dunstable Central near LU5 4RU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £341,250 in Dunstable East area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £635,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £407,500 |
| Flats | 28 | £194,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 47 | £380,000 |
| Terraced | 26 | £320,000 |
10 years price trend in Dunstable East
In the LU5 4RU postcode area, located within Dunstable Central, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.