Which is cheaper, LU2 or LU5?

LU2 has lower house prices at £310,000 median vs £333,500. Difference: £23,500.

Which is safer, LU2 or LU5?

LU5 has fewer recorded crimes (4,410 vs 5,509 over 13 months).

Which has better schools, LU2 or LU5?

LU2 has more Outstanding Ofsted schools (2 vs 1).

Which has better broadband, LU2 or LU5?

LU2 scores higher at 73/100 vs 55/100.

LU2 vs LU5: Area Comparison

Side-by-side comparison of LU2 Luton and LU5 Dunstable covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.

At a Glance

LU2 is the more affordable option at £310,000 median vs £333,500 in LU5. LU5 has lower recorded crime (4,410 vs 5,509 offences over 13 months). LU2 has notably better broadband connectivity.

Key Statistics

Metric	LU2 Luton	LU5 Dunstable
Median House Price	£310,000	£333,500
Band D Council Tax	£2,440	£2,516
Total Crimes (13 months)	5,509	4,410
Outstanding Schools	2.0	1.0
Broadband Score (/100)	72.5	55.3
Green Space Access (%)	89.4	96.4
EPC Median Score	69.0	72.0

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Data Sources

House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.