Postcode Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

RICHARD STREET, LU5 4BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RICHARD STREET, LU5 4BH.

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Population

277

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 44,800 /yr

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Employed

62%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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

LU5 4BH is an established family neighbourhood — 63% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 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.

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

LU5 4BH is a safe, established residential area on Richard Street, 0.8km from Dunstable in Dunstable. Administratively it sits within Dunstable-Manshead ward and the South West Bedfordshire constituency.

For families considering a move, LU5 4BH represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £360k.

Census 2021 statistics for LU5 4BH are sourced from Output Area E00088802 (shared with 8 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 4BH. The average age is 42.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.2%
Asian / British Asian6.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

62%Active
FT: 46%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 353,000

2 sales · Mean £ 353,000

Terraced

£ 365,000

1 sales · Mean £ 365,000

Detached

£ 512,500

1 sales · Mean £ 512,500

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

Crime around LU5 4BH is moderate at 50 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 offences101
Anti-social behaviour57
Shoplifting42
Other theft39
Vehicle crime32

school Local Schools

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Priory Academy

Good749 pupils0.1 km
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Watling Lower School

Good202 pupils0.6 km
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Dunstable Icknield Lower School

Outstanding326 pupils0.8 km
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St. Augustine's Academy

Good178 pupils0.9 km
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Ardley Hill Academy

Requires Improvement459 pupils1.1 km
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Willow Nursery School

Outstanding89 pupils1.2 km
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Hadrian Academy

Good363 pupils1.2 km
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Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School

Good190 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

29 nearby
  • Vrancea Mini Market0.7 km
  • Angel Convenience Store0.8 km
  • Sweeeeeetz0.9 km
  • Londis (Branss Food & Wine)0.4 km
  • Premiere Convenience Store0.4 km
  • + 24 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Gary Cooper0.9 km
  • The Old Sugar Loaf0.7 km
  • The Nags Head0.7 km
  • The Victoria0.8 km
  • The Froth 'n' Elbow0.3 km
  • + 5 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

43 nearby
  • Anarkali Restaurant0.3 km
  • Catering Academy0.3 km
  • Costa Ltd0.7 km
  • Priory House Tea Rooms0.4 km
  • Starbucks0.5 km
  • + 38 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • Dunstable Tandoori0.8 km
  • Fish Master0.9 km
  • Hoi Wan Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
  • McDonald's0.5 km
  • + 21 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Elcin Food Centre0.4 km
  • Iceland0.8 km
  • Minutka Polish Shop0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leagrave4.4 km
  • Luton6.8 km
  • Luton Airport6.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Station Road0.2 km
  • Priory View0.3 km
  • Lover's Walk0.3 km
  • Priory View0.3 km
  • Lover's Walk0.3 km