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 low crime levels, with around 34.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 58% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Dunstable West is £59,884 per year. The nearest station is Leagrave, about 3.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the 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 34.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Dunstable West is £59,884 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 110 recent sales, the median property price is £313,625 (about £363 per square foot) in Dunstable North area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £480,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £425,000 | £380 |
| Semi-Detached | 39 | £340,000 | £365 |
| Terraced | 39 | £315,000 | £401 |
| Flats | 25 | £200,000 | £314 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £350,000 | £194,000 | £262,500 | £257,500 |
| 2017 | £382,473 | £177,000 | £288,000 | £271,000 |
| 2018 | £381,000 | £200,000 | £271,000 | £269,973 |
| 2019 | £375,000 | £213,000 | £268,000 | £254,000 |
| 2020 | £325,000 | £158,000 | £273,000 | £252,000 |
| 2021 | £380,000 | £190,000 | £292,500 | £265,000 |
| 2022 | £420,000 | £203,000 | £347,500 | £320,000 |
| 2023 | £395,000 | £185,000 | £330,000 | £284,000 |
| 2024 | £421,750 | £200,000 | £335,000 | £288,000 |
| 2025 | £425,000 | £215,000 | £335,000 | £320,000 |
| 2026 | £365,000 | £151,250 | £342,000 | £318,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £332 | £303 | £289 | £310 |
| 2017 | £323 | £290 | £279 | £284 |
| 2018 | £317 | £310 | £300 | £293 |
| 2019 | £320 | £289 | £295 | £288 |
| 2020 | £325 | £285 | £289 | £296 |
| 2021 | £333 | £298 | £306 | £328 |
| 2022 | £419 | £324 | £366 | £354 |
| 2023 | £375 | £320 | £370 | £369 |
| 2024 | £364 | £341 | £374 | £368 |
| 2025 | £380 | £337 | £360 | £395 |
| 2026 | £369 | £295 | £366 | £385 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU5 5AL.
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 |
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 5AL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Matthew John Brennan
Dunstable North - Elected 4 May 2023
Matthew Neall
Dunstable North - Elected 4 May 2023
Alex Mayer
Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LU5 5AL records about 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around LU5 5AL in Dunstable West is £313,625 (about £363 per square foot) based on 110 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to LU5 5AL, including All Saints Academy Dunstable (Serious Weaknesses), Houghton Regis Primary School (Good) and Westfield Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
LU5 5AL scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,720 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 5AL is Alex Mayer (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Matthew John Brennan (Labour Party) and Matthew Neall (Labour Party).
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.