Postcode Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

BARTON AVENUE, LU5 4DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARTON AVENUE, LU5 4DF.

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Population

305

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 44,800 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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7/10
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10/10
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7/10
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6/10
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4/10
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6/10
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3/10
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10/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LU5 4DF spans multiple life stages — average age 48, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

LU5 4DF is a safe, established residential area on Barton Avenue, 1.2km from Dunstable 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 4DF offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 98% 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 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £405k.

Census 2021 statistics for LU5 4DF are sourced from Output Area E00088806 (shared with 5 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 4DF. The average age is 47.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.8%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean3.0%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 405,000

1 sales · Mean £ 405,000

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

LU5 4DF has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences39
Vehicle crime23
Anti-social behaviour21
Shoplifting9
Other theft8

school Local Schools

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St. Augustine's Academy

Good178 pupils0.5 km
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Priory Academy

Good749 pupils0.6 km
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Watling Lower School

Good202 pupils0.9 km
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Ardley Hill Academy

Requires Improvement459 pupils1.1 km
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Hadrian Academy

Good363 pupils1.2 km
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Willow Nursery School

Outstanding89 pupils1.2 km
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Dunstable Icknield Lower School

Outstanding326 pupils1.2 km
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Manshead CofE Academy

Good1080 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Farmfoods1.0 km
  • Level Off Foods Ltd0.9 km
  • Angel Convenience Store0.6 km
  • Sweeeeeetz0.6 km
  • Downside Supermarket0.5 km
  • + 10 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Froth 'n' Elbow0.5 km
  • United Services Club0.6 km
  • The Market Cross0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • Caring Cafe0.6 km
  • Dring1.0 km
  • Rack & Bone0.9 km
  • Mo’s Peri Peri Pizza0.6 km
  • Anarkali Restaurant0.6 km
  • + 13 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Elcin Food Centre0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Paradise Takeaway0.7 km
  • SFC Peri Peri Chicken0.9 km
  • Tong Wong0.5 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • Fish Master0.5 km
  • + 9 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Highwayman Hotel0.8 km
  • Holiday Inn Express Dunstable0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leagrave4.1 km
  • Luton6.4 km
  • Luton Airport6.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Station Road0.4 km
  • Mayfield Road0.5 km
  • Borough Road0.5 km
  • Boscombe Road0.5 km
  • Half Moon Lane0.5 km