The LU5 4RE postcode is in Central Bedfordshire, Central Bedfordshire postcode town, within East of England, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the LU5 4RE area, explore the LU5 4RE Crime Rates page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the LU5 4RE area, visit the LU5 4RE House Prices
| 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 Communal retirement / Households in terraces and flats / Rural Growth Areas, while the work-zone classification is Healthcare and public administration.
These amenities are located within this Postcode:
HC-One, Hospitals, Caring Premises
Address: Ridgeway Lodge Care Home, Brandreth Avenue, Dunstable, LU5 4RE
The nearest Bus stop is Ridgeway Drive(0.08 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Leagrave(2.07 mi)
The nearest airport is Luton Airport(3.85 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 (0.15 mi) | Details |
| Hadrian AcademyPrimary, Good | 4-11 | LU5 4SR (0.16 mi) | Details |
| The Vale AcademyPrimary, Good | 2-11 | LU5 4QP (0.26 mi) | Details |
| St Christophers AcademyPrimary, Good | 2-11 | LU5 4NJ (0.38 mi) | Details |
| The Chalk Hills AcademySecondary, Good | 11-18 | LU4 0NE (0.59 mi) | Details |
| Priory AcademyAll Through, Good | 9-16 | LU5 4JA (0.75 mi) | Details |
| St. Augustine's AcademyPrimary, Good | 4-11 | LU5 4AS (0.77 mi) | Details |
| Chantry Primary AcademyPrimary, Good | 3-11 | LU4 0QP (0.78 mi) | Details |
| Southfield Primary AcademyPrimary, Good | 3-11 | LU4 0PE (0.89 mi) | Details |
| St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | LU4 0PF (0.91 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is KINGSBURY COURT SURGERY(0.76 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| kingsbury court surgeryActivekingsbury court surgery, church street, dunstable, bedfordshire | 01582663218 | LU5 4RS |
| priory gardens surgeryActivegrove view integrated, court drive, dunstable, bedfordshire | 01582699622 | LU5 4JD |
| eastgate surgeryActiveeastgate surgery, eastgate house, 28-34 church street, dunstable,bedfordshire | 01582670050 | LU5 4RU |
| dr dv shah's practiceActivepastures way surgery, pastures way, lewsey farm, luton | 01582667017 | LU4 0PF |
| wheatfield surgeryActivewheatfield surgery, 60 wheatfield road, lewsey farm, luton, bedfordshire | 01582601116 | LU4 0TR |
The population of LU54RE is 432 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 323 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 46.
Regarding education, 119 adults have No qualifications, while 61 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 (185), followed by No religion (155).
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 (72) followed by Never worked and long-term unemployed (53), and Intermediate occupations (51).
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).