Western Way, Dunstable
House prices, sold prices and local information for LU5 4QS.
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At a glance
1 property sale on Western Way, Dunstable has been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. The most recent sale was on 21 Sep 2017. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £355,000.
House prices on Western Way compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Western Way has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all LU5 house prices.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 1 | £355,000 | 21 Sep 2017 |
Sold prices on Western Way
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20, Western Way LU5 4QS | 21 Sep 2017 | £355,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
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Crime and flood risk near Western Way
Crime
255 crimes were reported within about a mile of Western Way in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 86 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 48 |
| Shoplifting | 36 |
| Public order | 21 |
| Other theft | 16 |
| Vehicle crime | 14 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Western Way is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Ivel in Hertfordshire and Central Bedfordshire Flood alert area
- River Lee at Luton, Harpenden and Wheathampstead Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Western Way
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stannard School 34 pupils | Other independent special school | 5–18 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Hadrian Academy 394 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Willow Nursery School 83 pupils | Nursery | 2–5 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| The Vale Academy 601 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| St Christophers Academy 388 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| St. Augustine's Academy 177 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| The Chalk Hills Academy 1,644 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Priory Academy 830 pupils | All-through | 9–16 | Report | 0.7 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Leagrave station 2.1 mi · 43 min walk
- Luton station 3.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min walk
- Luton Airport Parkway station 4.7 mi · 1 hr 33 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Ridgeway Drive (opp, Ridgeway Avenue) 1 min walk
- Ridgeway Drive (adj, Ridgeway Avenue) 1 min walk
- Ridgeway Avenue (adj) 2 min walk
- Liscombe Road (adj) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Kingsbury Court Surgery
Church Street, Dunstable · 0.7 mi - Eastgate Surgery
Eastgate House, 28-34 Church Street, Dunstable · 0.8 mi - Priory Gardens Surgery
Grove View Integrated, Court Drive, Dunstable · 0.9 mi - Wheatfield Surgery
60 Wheatfield Road, Lewsey Farm, Luton · 1.0 mi
Supermarkets
- Spar Spar - Luton Road · 0.2 mi
- Farmfoods Farmfoods Dunstable · 0.2 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Dunstable - Katherine Drive · 0.2 mi
- Lidl Lidl Luton Road Dunstable · 0.2 mi
Pharmacies
- Jardines Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Tesco Instore Pharmacy · 0.7 mi
- Mayfield Pharmacy · 0.8 mi
Dentists
- Poynters Road Dental Practice · 0.5 mi
- Great Northern Rd. Dental Clinic · 0.5 mi
- The Orthodontic Centre · 0.8 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 6 of 10 |
| Employment | 6 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 3 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 9 of 10 |
| Crime | 6 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 7 of 10 |
| Living environment | 5 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 74.2% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 19.0% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 6.8% | 17.1% |
| Households | 807 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 18.1% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 62.5% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 19.4% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,108 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 79% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 88% | 92% |
Share of homes across Central Bedfordshire with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Western Way
Ethnic group
| Here | Central Bedfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 78.7% | 90.2% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 10.9% | 3.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2.6% | 3% |
| Other ethnic group | 2.2% | 0.8% |
Religion
| Here | Central Bedfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 50.1% | 47.9% |
| No religion | 31.4% | 42.8% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 5.4% |
| Muslim | 5.1% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 3.9% | 1% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.3% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Country of birth
| Here | Central Bedfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.2% | 89% |
| Born outside the UK | 24.8% | 11% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Central Bedfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 24.3% | 33.2% |
| No qualifications | 23.1% | 15% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 16% | 18.2% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 13% | 10.4% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 12.9% | 14.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.8% | 5.9% |
| Other qualifications | 3.8% | 2.4% |
General health
| Here | Central Bedfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.6% | 50.4% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 34.5% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 11.3% |
| Bad health | 3% | 3% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.8% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Central Bedfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 40% | 38.6% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 31.8% | 36.4% |
| No cars or vans in household | 14.9% | 11.3% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 13.3% | 13.8% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Central Bedfordshire.
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