Postcode Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

LU5 4AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LU5 4AW.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

289

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Avg Age

41

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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: LU5 4AW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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7/10
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4/10
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7/10
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3/10
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9/10
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3/10
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6/10
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4/10
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4/10
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Area Character

LU5 4AW is an established family neighbourhood — 50% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £360k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 7.7% year-on-year.

home £360,500 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LU5 4AW is a safe, established residential area located 0.8km from Stipers Hill in Dunstable. Administratively it sits within Dunstable-Manshead ward and the South West Bedfordshire constituency.

This is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £360k, down 7.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LU5 4AW are sourced from Output Area E00088809 (shared with 12 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 4AW. The average age is 40.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British81.0%
Asian / British Asian3.4%
Black / African / Caribbean12.6%
Other / Mixed3.1%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 360,500

2 sales · Mean £ 360,500

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

LU5 4AW has low crime rates — 25 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 offences46
Anti-social behaviour22
Criminal damage and arson15
Vehicle crime11
Other theft9

school Local Schools

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St. Augustine's Academy

Good178 pupils0.2 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good230 pupils0.8 km
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Manshead CofE Academy

Good1080 pupils0.8 km
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Priory Academy

Good749 pupils0.9 km
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Ardley Hill Academy

Requires Improvement459 pupils0.9 km
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Watling Lower School

Good202 pupils1.0 km
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Lark Rise Academy

Outstanding354 pupils1.4 km
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Dunstable Icknield Lower School

Outstanding326 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Froth 'n' Elbow0.7 km
  • The Glider0.8 km
  • United Services Club0.8 km
  • The Market Cross1.0 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Caring Cafe0.2 km
  • Mo’s Peri Peri Pizza0.2 km
  • Anarkali Restaurant0.9 km
  • Wilson Vale Catering0.4 km
  • Starbucks0.8 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Tong Wong0.7 km
  • Fish Master0.1 km
  • Hoi Wan Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
  • The Sandwich Bar0.3 km
  • Ocean N Wok0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Angel Convenience Store0.3 km
  • Sweeeeeetz0.2 km
  • Downside Supermarket0.1 km
  • The Butchers0.8 km
  • Londis (Branss Food & Wine)0.6 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Highwayman Hotel0.4 km
  • Holiday Inn Express Dunstable0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Mayfield Road0.0 km
  • Oakwood Avenue0.1 km
  • Mayfield Stores0.2 km
  • Downside Primary School0.2 km
  • Mayfield Stores0.2 km