Postcode Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

CADIA CLOSE, LU1 4BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CADIA CLOSE, LU1 4BD.

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Population

380

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 50,800 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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7/10
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7/10
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2/10
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5/10
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4/10
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6/10
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6/10
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6/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 72% owner-occupation and average age 42, LU1 4BD has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £357k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LU1 4BD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cadia Close, 0.1km from Caddington in Caddington. Administratively it sits within Caddington ward and the Luton South constituency.

For families considering a move, LU1 4BD represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £357k.

Census 2021 statistics for LU1 4BD are sourced from Output Area E00088654 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LU1 4BD. The average age is 42.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.6%
Asian / British Asian5.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed4.1%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 348,000

5 sales · Mean £ 334,090

Semi-Detached

£ 385,000

1 sales · Mean £ 385,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

LU1 4BD has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences24
Criminal damage and arson5
Public order5
Anti-social behaviour4
Vehicle crime4

school Local Schools

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Caddington Village School

Good344 pupils0.4 km
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The Stockwood Park Academy

Requires Improvement1447 pupils1.4 km
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St Margaret of Scotland Catholic Primary School

Good402 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Co-operative Group0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Caddington Sports & Social Club0.8 km
  • The Chequers0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Nice Baps0.3 km
  • Checkmate cafe and grill0.1 km
  • Spice of Caddington0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Hong Kong House0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Luton3.4 km
  • Luton Airport3.4 km
  • Leagrave4.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Manor Road0.1 km
  • Winchfield0.1 km
  • Winchfield0.1 km
  • Manor Road0.2 km
  • Manor Road0.2 km