Postcode Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

APOLLO CLOSE, LU5 4AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for APOLLO CLOSE, LU5 4AQ.

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Population

305

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 44,800 /yr

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Employed

46%

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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10/10
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7/10
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6/10
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4/10
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6/10
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3/10
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10/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LU5 4AQ spans multiple life stages — average age 48, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

LU5 4AQ is a safe, established residential area on Apollo Close, 1.0km from Stipers Hill in Dunstable. Administratively it sits within Dunstable-Manshead ward and the South West Bedfordshire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in LU5, LU5 4AQ offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 98% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £355k.

Census 2021 statistics for LU5 4AQ are sourced from Output Area E00088806 (shared with 5 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 LU5 4AQ. The average age is 47.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.8%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean3.0%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 355,000

9 sales · Mean £ 348,444

Terraced

£ 313,500

2 sales · Mean £ 313,500

Detached

£ 392,500

1 sales · Mean £ 392,500

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

LU5 4AQ has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences41
Anti-social behaviour21
Vehicle crime13
Criminal damage and arson11
Burglary6

school Local Schools

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St. Augustine's Academy

Good178 pupils0.3 km
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Priory Academy

Good749 pupils0.7 km
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Watling Lower School

Good202 pupils0.9 km
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Ardley Hill Academy

Requires Improvement459 pupils1.0 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good230 pupils1.0 km
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Manshead CofE Academy

Good1080 pupils1.0 km
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Hadrian Academy

Good363 pupils1.4 km
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Dunstable Icknield Lower School

Outstanding326 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Froth 'n' Elbow0.6 km
  • The Glider0.9 km
  • United Services Club0.7 km
  • The Market Cross0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Caring Cafe0.4 km
  • Mo’s Peri Peri Pizza0.4 km
  • Anarkali Restaurant0.7 km
  • Catering Academy0.9 km
  • Starbucks1.0 km
  • + 4 more
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Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Paradise Takeaway0.8 km
  • Tong Wong0.6 km
  • Fish Master0.3 km
  • Hoi Wan Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
  • McDonald's1.0 km
  • + 6 more
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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Angel Convenience Store0.4 km
  • Sweeeeeetz0.4 km
  • Downside Supermarket0.3 km
  • Spar0.8 km
  • The Butchers0.9 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Highwayman Hotel0.6 km
  • Holiday Inn Express Dunstable0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leagrave4.2 km
  • Luton6.3 km
  • Luton Airport6.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Mayfield Road0.2 km
  • Downside Primary School0.3 km
  • Oakwood Avenue0.3 km
  • Mayfield Stores0.4 km
  • Mayfield Stores0.4 km