Postcode LU5 5AL is located in an urban city, within the Dunstable North ward of Central Bedfordshire in the East of England region, and forms part of the Dunstable West area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 39.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Dunstable West is £49,200 per year. The nearest station is Leagrave located about 3.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Dog Kennel Down.
Dunstable West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,720 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
Dunstable West has a low crime rate, with approximately 39.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 33.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Dunstable West is £49,200 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 258 ft away from LU5 5AL.
Dunstable West near LU5 5AL 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 3.2 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 |
Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £319,500 in Dunstable North area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £480,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £410,000 |
| Flats | 26 | £224,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 33 | £345,000 |
| Terraced | 38 | £321,500 |
10 year median price trend in Dunstable North
In the LU5 5AL postcode area, located within Dunstable West, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU5 5AL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Brilliant Food and Wine | High Street North, Dunstable, LU6 1DA | Walking directions to Brilliant Food and Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Houghton Minimarket | Brewers Hill Road, Central Bedfordshire, LU6 1DA | Walking directions to Houghton Minimarket |
| 0.1 mi | Neneh | Brewers Hill Road, Central Bedfordshire, LU6 1DA | Walking directions to Neneh |
| 0.3 mi | MV Food & Wine | 184-186 High Street North, Dunstable, LU6 1AT | Walking directions to MV Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 166 High Street North, Dunstable, LU6 1LW | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.