Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the LU5 postcode area, covering Dunstable and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated August 2026.
Average price
£227,508
Median price
£183,500
5-year trend
+26.1%
Total sales
23,526
The LU5 area has 726 individual postcodes with 23,526 registered sales. Prices are +43.0% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Dunstable. The five-year price movement is +26.1%.
With an average of £227,508, LU5 is a mid-range area, +43.0% below the national average. Mid-range areas typically offer a broad selection of property types for first-time buyers and second-steppers. The dataset includes 23,526 recorded sales across 726 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in LU5 is +26.1%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
LU5 5US
£164,347 avg · 186 sales
LU5 5UG
£100,208 avg · 180 sales
LU5 5UN
£200,419 avg · 178 sales
LU5 5DE
£132,826 avg · 166 sales
LU5 6FE
£185,768 avg · 165 sales
LU5 5SH
£124,001 avg · 154 sales
LU5 5RE
£113,672 avg · 148 sales
LU5 5HY
£119,238 avg · 145 sales
LU5 5QX
£121,716 avg · 145 sales
This LU5 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: August 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the LU5 postcode area is £227,508, based on 23,526 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Dunstable.
Properties in LU5 average £227,508, which is +43.0% below the national average of £398,894 for England and Wales.
The median price (£183,500) is 19.3% below the average (£227,508), suggesting a mix of property types or a few high-value sales pulling the mean upward. This is common in areas with both affordable and premium housing.
Prices in LU5 have moved +26.1% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.
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