Postcode Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

STATION ROAD, LU5 4BT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STATION ROAD, LU5 4BT.

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Population

462

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 44,800 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LU5 4BT represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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

Families dominate this postcode. With 69% owner-occupation and average age 44, LU5 4BT has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 225.0% year-on-year.

home £278,750 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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

For families considering a move, LU5 4BT represents a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £278k, up 225.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LU5 4BT are sourced from Output Area E00088801 (shared with 11 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 4BT. The average age is 44.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British83.1%
Asian / British Asian8.1%
Black / African / Caribbean5.3%
Other / Mixed3.4%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 32%
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

£ 440,000

3 sales · Mean £ 419,166

Flat

£ 140,000

9 sales · Mean £ 142,555

Detached

£ 635,000

1 sales · Mean £ 635,000

Terraced

£ 415,000

1 sales · Mean £ 415,000

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

LU5 4BT has low crime rates — 43 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 offences66
Anti-social behaviour52
Shoplifting42
Other theft33
Vehicle crime27

school Local Schools

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Priory Academy

Good749 pupils0.3 km
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Watling Lower School

Good202 pupils0.7 km
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St. Augustine's Academy

Good178 pupils0.8 km
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Dunstable Icknield Lower School

Outstanding326 pupils1.0 km
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Hadrian Academy

Good363 pupils1.1 km
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Willow Nursery School

Outstanding89 pupils1.1 km
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Ardley Hill Academy

Requires Improvement459 pupils1.1 km
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The Vale Academy

Good591 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

43 nearby
  • Baxter Storey0.7 km
  • GoBowling0.9 km
  • Benjamins Cafe Dunstable0.8 km
  • Caring Cafe0.9 km
  • Dring0.6 km
  • + 38 more
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Retailers - Other

29 nearby
  • 99P4U0.8 km
  • Auntie Claudette's0.9 km
  • Farmfoods0.7 km
  • Level Off Foods Ltd0.6 km
  • Lombardo's Continental0.7 km
  • + 24 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • The Froth 'n' Elbow0.4 km
  • United Services Club0.4 km
  • Gary Cooper0.9 km
  • The Old Sugar Loaf0.8 km
  • The Market Cross0.6 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Elcin Food Centre0.6 km
  • Iceland0.9 km
  • Minutka Polish Shop0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

24 nearby
  • Marco Polo Pizza0.9 km
  • Marmaris0.7 km
  • Paradise Takeaway0.8 km
  • SFC Peri Peri Chicken0.6 km
  • Tong Wong0.4 km
  • + 19 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leagrave4.3 km
  • Luton6.6 km
  • Luton Airport6.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Station Road0.2 km
  • Priory View0.3 km
  • Priory View0.3 km
  • Boscombe Road0.4 km
  • Lover's Walk0.4 km