Postcode Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

GREAT NORTHERN ROAD, LU5 4BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREAT NORTHERN ROAD, LU5 4BN.

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Population

305

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 44,800 /yr

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Employed

56%

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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5/10
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3/10
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7/10
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9/10
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7/10
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5/10
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3/10
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5/10
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7/10
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Area Character

LU5 4BN is an established family neighbourhood — 62% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 21.4% year-on-year.

home £227,250 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LU5 4BN is a safe, established residential area on Great Northern Road, 0.9km from Dunstable in Dunstable. Administratively it sits within Dunstable-Manshead ward and the South West Bedfordshire constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £227k, down 21.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LU5 4BN are sourced from Output Area E00088804 (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 LU5 4BN. The average age is 42.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.8%
Asian / British Asian2.0%
Black / African / Caribbean3.6%
Other / Mixed4.6%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 42%
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

Flat

£ 200,000

2 sales · Mean £ 200,000

Terraced

£ 236,000

5 sales · Mean £ 235,000

Detached

£ 372,500

1 sales · Mean £ 372,500

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

LU5 4BN has low crime rates — 45 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 offences78
Anti-social behaviour38
Other theft35
Vehicle crime34
Shoplifting13

school Local Schools

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Priory Academy

Good749 pupils0.2 km
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Watling Lower School

Good202 pupils0.5 km
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St. Augustine's Academy

Good178 pupils0.8 km
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Dunstable Icknield Lower School

Outstanding326 pupils0.8 km
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Ardley Hill Academy

Requires Improvement459 pupils0.9 km
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Lark Rise Academy

Outstanding354 pupils1.1 km
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Queensbury Academy

Good1223 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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Restaurant, Cafe

41 nearby
  • Baxter Storey0.9 km
  • Mo’s Peri Peri Pizza0.8 km
  • Benjamins Cafe Dunstable0.8 km
  • Caring Cafe0.7 km
  • Dring0.6 km
  • + 36 more
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Retailers - Other

27 nearby
  • The Butchers0.9 km
  • Angel Convenience Store0.6 km
  • Sweeeeeetz0.7 km
  • Downside Supermarket0.7 km
  • 99P4U0.8 km
  • + 22 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

24 nearby
  • Lucky Corner0.7 km
  • Ocean Breeze0.7 km
  • Marco Polo Pizza0.9 km
  • Marmaris0.7 km
  • SFC Peri Peri Chicken0.5 km
  • + 19 more
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • The Froth 'n' Elbow0.1 km
  • The Glider0.9 km
  • United Services Club0.2 km
  • The Market Cross0.9 km
  • The Old Sugar Loaf0.8 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Elcin Food Centre0.5 km
  • Iceland0.9 km
  • Minutka Polish Shop0.8 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Express Dunstable0.9 km
  • The Highwayman Hotel0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leagrave4.5 km
  • Luton6.8 km
  • Luton Airport6.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Lover's Walk0.2 km
  • Borough Road0.2 km
  • Borough Road0.3 km
  • Lover's Walk0.3 km
  • Friars Walk0.4 km