The LU5 4RF postcode is in Central Bedfordshire, Central Bedfordshire postcode town, within East of England, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the LU5 4RF area, explore the LU5 4RF Crime Rates page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the LU5 4RF area, visit the LU5 4RF 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 Shop until you drop.
These amenities are located within this Postcode:
Sushi Gourmet, Takeaway Shop
Address: Sainsbury's, 2-8 Luton Road, Dunstable, LU5 4RF
Sainsbury's, Retailers - Other
Address: 2-8 Luton Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 4RF
McDonald's, Takeaway Shop
Address: 2-8 Luton Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 4RF
The nearest places is Dunstable(0.53 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Station Road(0.11 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Leagrave(2.52 mi)
The nearest airport is Luton Airport(4.19 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priory AcademyAll Through, Good | 9-16 | LU5 4JA (0.31 mi) | Details |
| Oneschool Global DunstableAll Through, None | 7-18 | LU5 4QL (0.35 mi) | Details |
| Hadrian AcademyPrimary, Good | 4-11 | LU5 4SR (0.49 mi) | Details |
| The Vale AcademyPrimary, Good | 2-11 | LU5 4QP (0.60 mi) | Details |
| Watling Lower SchoolPrimary, Good | 2-9 | LU6 3BJ (0.62 mi) | Details |
| St. Augustine's AcademyPrimary, Good | 4-11 | LU5 4AS (0.63 mi) | Details |
| Dunstable Icknield Lower SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 3-9 | LU6 3AG (0.67 mi) | Details |
| St Christophers AcademyPrimary, Good | 2-11 | LU5 4NJ (0.81 mi) | Details |
| Ashton St Peter's VA C of E SchoolPrimary, Good | 5-11 | LU6 1EW (0.86 mi) | Details |
| Ardley Hill AcademyPrimary, Requires improvement | 2-11 | LU6 3NZ (0.89 mi) | Details |
| Queensbury AcademySecondary, Good | 11-19 | LU6 3BU (0.99 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is KINGSBURY COURT SURGERY(0.32 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 |
| west street surgeryActivewest street surgery, 89 west street, dunstable, bedfordshire | 01582664401 | LU6 1SF |
| kirby road surgeryActivekirby road surgery, 58 kirby road, dunstable, bedfordshire | 01582609121 | LU6 3JH |
The population of LU54RF 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).