Postcode Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

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

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

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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

Families dominate this postcode. With 63% owner-occupation and average age 42, LU5 4BW 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 89.2% year-on-year.

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

LU5 4BW is a safe, established residential area on Great Northern Road, 0.8km 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. 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 rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £268k, up 89.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LU5 4BW 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 4BW. 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

Flat

£ 160,500

6 sales · Mean £ 160,666

Semi-Detached

£ 382,500

4 sales · Mean £ 418,250

Terraced

£ 295,000

7 sales · Mean £ 288,214

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

LU5 4BW has low crime rates — 44 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 offences79
Anti-social behaviour55
Shoplifting43
Other theft33
Vehicle crime28

school Local Schools

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Priory Academy

Good749 pupils0.2 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 pupils0.9 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 Dunstable0.7 km
  • Caring Cafe0.9 km
  • Dring0.6 km
  • + 38 more
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Retailers - Other

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

9 nearby
  • The Froth 'n' Elbow0.4 km
  • United Services Club0.4 km
  • Gary Cooper0.9 km
  • The Old Sugar Loaf0.7 km
  • The Market Cross0.6 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Elcin Food Centre0.5 km
  • Iceland0.9 km
  • Minutka Polish Shop0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

24 nearby
  • Marco Polo Pizza0.9 km
  • Marmaris0.7 km
  • Paradise Takeaway0.8 km
  • SFC Peri Peri Chicken0.5 km
  • Tong Wong0.4 km
  • + 19 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leagrave4.3 km
  • Luton6.7 km
  • Luton Airport6.8 km

Bus Stops

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