LU5 4AH is a safe, established residential area on Norcott Close, 0.9km from Stipers Hill in Dunstable. Administratively it sits within Dunstable-Manshead ward and the South West Bedfordshire constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in LU5, LU5 4AH offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 92% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £380k, down 14.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LU5 4AH are sourced from Output Area E00088808 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORCOTT CLOSE, LU5 4AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORCOTT CLOSE, LU5 4AH.
301
43
£ 44,800 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates LU5 4AH — age 43, 92% ownership, 7% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £380k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 14.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LU5 4AH. The average age is 43.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 322,500
10 sales · Mean £ 337,800
Detached
£ 335,000
1 sales · Mean £ 335,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LU5 4AH has low crime rates — 25 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.
school Local Schools
St. Augustine's Academy
Priory Academy
Watling Lower School
Ardley Hill Academy
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Manshead CofE Academy
Lark Rise Academy
Dunstable Icknield Lower School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Froth 'n' Elbow0.5 km
- The Glider0.7 km
- United Services Club0.6 km
- The Market Cross1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Caring Cafe0.3 km
- Mo’s Peri Peri Pizza0.3 km
- Anarkali Restaurant0.6 km
- Catering Academy0.9 km
- Priory House Tea Rooms1.0 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Elcin Food Centre0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- SFC Peri Peri Chicken1.0 km
- Tong Wong0.5 km
- Lucky Corner0.8 km
- Ocean Breeze0.8 km
- Fish Master0.2 km
- + 7 more
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Angel Convenience Store0.2 km
- Sweeeeeetz0.3 km
- Downside Supermarket0.2 km
- The Butchers0.7 km
- Londis (Branss Food & Wine)0.4 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Highwayman Hotel0.5 km
- Holiday Inn Express Dunstable0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leagrave4.4 km
- Luton6.4 km
- Luton Airport6.5 km
Bus Stops
- Half Moon Lane0.2 km
- Half Moon Lane0.2 km
- Mayfield Road0.2 km
- Mayfield Stores0.3 km
- Borough Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LU54AH · Data under Open Government Licence