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LU5

DUNSTABLE

Bedfordshire, East Of England, England

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LU5 is the postcode district for DUNSTABLE, located in Bedfordshire, East Of England.

Avg price £380,280
1yr change ▼ 21.2%
Crime 40% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£380,280

▼ 21.2% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

33% above national avg

Crime Rate

49.2/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

39% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

21 schools

Broadband Speed

330 Mbps

Property Prices in LU5

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in LU5 is £380,280, broadly in line with the Bedfordshire average of £368,807.

Properties in LU5 cost 32.5% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in LU5 have fallen 21.2% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £480,504 435
Semi-detached £362,139 767
Terraced £298,755 593
Flat £184,485 322
All types £380,280 2173

5-Year Price History

£342K £365K £388K £412K £435K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in LU5

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 49.2 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, LU5 has a crime rate well 39% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
19.3 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
1.6 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
2.9 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
9.9 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
5.0 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in LU5

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

LU5 has 21 schools within or near its boundaries, including 6 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Willow Nursery School Nursery Good mi
Houghton Regis Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Thornhill Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Tithe Farm Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
The Chiltern School Other Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

6

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

315,877

Population

62

Median Age

38%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
38.0%
Private rent
12.0%
Social rent
13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in LU5 are 330.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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330.0 Mbps

Avg Download

59.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

94%

Superfast Coverage

82%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in LU5 is collected by Luton Council. The Band D rate is £2,251/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

LU

LU5 — DUNSTABLE

Area Summary

LU5 (DUNSTABLE) offers above-average property prices (£380,280, 33% above national average), low crime (39% below national average), 21 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (330 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about LU5 DUNSTABLE

What is the average house price in LU5 DUNSTABLE?
The average house price in LU5 (DUNSTABLE) is £380,280, based on 2173 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 33% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 21.2% over the past year.
Is LU5 DUNSTABLE a safe area to live?
Crime in LU5 is significantly below the national average (49.2 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (19.3 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (9.9 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of LU5 DUNSTABLE?
The population of LU5 (DUNSTABLE) is approximately 315,877 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 38% of homes are owner-occupied, 12% are privately rented, and 13% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in LU5?
The average broadband download speed in LU5 is 330 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 94% of premises, ultrafast to 82%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in LU5 DUNSTABLE?
There are 21 schools in or near LU5. 29% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 6 Good. None require improvement.

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