The LU5 4LW postcode is in Central Bedfordshire, Central Bedfordshire postcode town, within East of England, England region.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | LU5 |
| Ward | Dunstable-Icknield |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Dunstable East |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Region | East of England |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Luton |
| Police Force | Bedfordshire |
| NHS Care Board | NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Dunstable-Icknield |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | South West Bedfordshire |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 21117 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Private renting new arrivals / Households in terraces and flats / Rural Growth Areas, while the work-zone classification is Industrial units.
These amenities are located within this Postcode:
Spar, Retailers - Other
Address: BP Luton Road, Luton Road, Dunstable, LU5 4LW
Paradise Takeaway, Takeaway Shop
Address: 133 Luton Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 4LW
Starbucks, Restaurant, Cafe
Address: Unit 1B Insignia Park, Luton Road, Dunstable, LU5 4LW
The nearest Bus stop is Ridgeway Avenue(0.03 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Leagrave(2.15 mi)
The nearest airport is Luton Airport(3.79 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oneschool Global DunstableAll Through, None | 7-18 | LU5 4QL (0.29 mi) | Details |
| Hadrian AcademyPrimary, Good | 4-11 | LU5 4SR (0.37 mi) | Details |
| St Christophers AcademyPrimary, Good | 2-11 | LU5 4NJ (0.43 mi) | Details |
| The Vale AcademyPrimary, Good | 2-11 | LU5 4QP (0.47 mi) | Details |
| St. Augustine's AcademyPrimary, Good | 4-11 | LU5 4AS (0.56 mi) | Details |
| Priory AcademyAll Through, Good | 9-16 | LU5 4JA (0.66 mi) | Details |
| The Chalk Hills AcademySecondary, Good | 11-18 | LU4 0NE (0.73 mi) | Details |
| Watling Lower SchoolPrimary, Good | 2-9 | LU6 3BJ (0.95 mi) | Details |
| Chantry Primary AcademyPrimary, Good | 3-11 | LU4 0QP (0.96 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is KINGSBURY COURT SURGERY(0.73 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| kingsbury court surgeryActivekingsbury court surgery, church street, dunstable, bedfordshire | 01582663218 | LU5 4RS |
| eastgate surgeryActiveeastgate surgery, eastgate house, 28-34 church street, dunstable,bedfordshire | 01582670050 | LU5 4RU |
| priory gardens surgeryActivegrove view integrated, court drive, dunstable, bedfordshire | 01582699622 | LU5 4JD |
The population of LU54LW is 605 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 43 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (1211), Between 55 to 64 (990), and Between 45 to 54 (958).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 315 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 110.
Regarding education, 144 adults have Does not apply, while 84 have Level 3.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (373), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (317).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (265), followed by No religion (203).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (85) followed by Routine occupations (85), and Small employers and own account workers (56).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (619), and 376 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1579) and European Union EU-8 (131).