Postcode Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

OAK CLOSE, LU5 4DJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAK CLOSE, LU5 4DJ.

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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 4DJ 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

LU5 4DJ is an established family neighbourhood — 69% owner-occupation and an average age of 44 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 up 5.9% year-on-year.

home £115,714 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LU5 4DJ is a safe, established residential area on Oak Close, 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 4DJ represents a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £115k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 5.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LU5 4DJ 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 4DJ. 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

Terraced

£ 145,000

3 sales · Mean £ 136,666

Flat

£ 130,000

9 sales · Mean £ 124,400

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

LU5 4DJ has low crime rates — 39 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences59
Shoplifting36
Anti-social behaviour35
Vehicle crime25
Other theft14

school Local Schools

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Priory Academy

Good749 pupils0.4 km
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St. Augustine's Academy

Good178 pupils0.8 km
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Watling Lower School

Good202 pupils0.8 km
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Hadrian Academy

Good363 pupils1.0 km
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Willow Nursery School

Outstanding89 pupils1.0 km
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Dunstable Icknield Lower School

Outstanding326 pupils1.0 km
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Ardley Hill Academy

Requires Improvement459 pupils1.2 km
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The Vale Academy

Good591 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

29 nearby
  • Vrancea Mini Market0.9 km
  • Angel Convenience Store0.8 km
  • Sweeeeeetz0.8 km
  • Londis (Branss Food & Wine)0.5 km
  • Premiere Convenience Store0.5 km
  • + 24 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Gary Cooper1.0 km
  • The Old Sugar Loaf0.8 km
  • The Nags Head0.9 km
  • The Victoria1.0 km
  • The Froth 'n' Elbow0.5 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

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

Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.7 km
  • Dunstable Tandoori0.9 km
  • Fish Master0.8 km
  • Hoi Wan Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
  • McDonald's0.4 km
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Elcin Food Centre0.6 km
  • Iceland1.0 km
  • Minutka Polish Shop0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leagrave4.2 km
  • Luton6.6 km
  • Luton Airport6.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Station Road0.1 km
  • Boscombe Road0.3 km
  • Priory View0.3 km
  • Boscombe Road0.3 km
  • Priory View0.3 km