Postcode Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

OAKWOOD AVENUE, LU5 4AS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAKWOOD AVENUE, LU5 4AS.

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Population

266

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 44,800 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: LU5 4AS 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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8/10
workEmployment
5/10
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8/10
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4/10
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3/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

LU5 4AS is an established family neighbourhood — 61% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LU5 4AS is a safe, established residential area on Oakwood Avenue, 0.9km from Stipers Hill in Dunstable. Administratively it sits within Dunstable-Manshead ward and the South West Bedfordshire constituency.

For families considering a move, LU5 4AS represents a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £290k.

Census 2021 statistics for LU5 4AS are sourced from Output Area E00088805 (shared with 4 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 4AS. The average age is 41.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.2%
Asian / British Asian2.6%
Black / African / Caribbean4.5%
Other / Mixed8.6%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

£ 255,000

5 sales · Mean £ 258,000

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

LU5 4AS has low crime rates — 27 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.

Violence and sexual offences34
Anti-social behaviour16
Criminal damage and arson13
Burglary6
Vehicle crime6

school Local Schools

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St. Augustine's Academy

Good178 pupils0.0 km
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Manshead CofE Academy

Good1080 pupils0.8 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good230 pupils0.8 km
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Priory Academy

Good749 pupils1.0 km
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Ardley Hill Academy

Requires Improvement459 pupils1.1 km
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Watling Lower School

Good202 pupils1.2 km
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St Christophers Academy

Good374 pupils1.5 km
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Hadrian Academy

Good363 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Froth 'n' Elbow0.8 km
  • The Glider1.0 km
  • United Services Club1.0 km
  • The Market Cross0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Caring Cafe0.3 km
  • Mo’s Peri Peri Pizza0.3 km
  • Anarkali Restaurant1.0 km
  • Wilson Vale Catering0.6 km
  • Starbucks0.7 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Paradise Takeaway0.9 km
  • Tong Wong0.8 km
  • Fish Master0.3 km
  • Hoi Wan Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
  • The Sandwich Bar0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Angel Convenience Store0.5 km
  • Sweeeeeetz0.3 km
  • Downside Supermarket0.3 km
  • Spar0.9 km
  • Londis (Branss Food & Wine)0.8 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Highwayman Hotel0.5 km
  • Holiday Inn Express Dunstable0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leagrave4.1 km
  • Luton6.0 km
  • Luton Airport6.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Downside Primary School0.0 km
  • Oakwood Avenue0.2 km
  • Mayfield Road0.2 km
  • Jardine Way0.2 km
  • Brive Road0.3 km