Postcode Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

LU5 4DW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LU5 4DW.

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Population

274

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 48,600 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LU5 4DW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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7/10
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7/10
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10/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates LU5 4DW — age 38, 30% ownership, 58% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (38) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

LU5 4DW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km from Dunstable in Dunstable. Administratively it sits within Dunstable-Northfields ward and the South West Bedfordshire constituency.

For renters and young professionals, LU5 4DW offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. By day, the area transitions to a multiethnic urban high streets character: urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 58% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 92 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for LU5 4DW are sourced from Output Area E00177107 (shared with 562 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 4DW. The average age is 37.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.6%
Asian / British Asian5.2%
Black / African / Caribbean3.7%
Other / Mixed5.6%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime around LU5 4DW is above average at 92 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 offences180
Anti-social behaviour83
Shoplifting58
Criminal damage and arson42
Vehicle crime39

school Local Schools

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Dunstable Icknield Lower School

Outstanding326 pupils0.5 km
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Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School

Good190 pupils0.6 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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All Saints Academy Dunstable

Requires Improvement713 pupils1.0 km
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Westfield Nursery School

Requires Improvement139 pupils1.1 km
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Beecroft Academy

Good411 pupils1.1 km
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Queensbury Academy

Good1223 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

47 nearby
  • AS Watson - Superdrug0.7 km
  • Donatellos0.9 km
  • GoBowling0.3 km
  • Irmak BBQ0.9 km
  • Tony's Cafe0.8 km
  • + 42 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

32 nearby
  • FOOWA1.0 km
  • Range Chicken0.7 km
  • Wok Star0.9 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.3 km
  • Dunstable Tandoori0.1 km
  • + 27 more
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Retailers - Other

31 nearby
  • Vrancea Mini Market0.1 km
  • Archie's0.1 km
  • Asda0.3 km
  • Costworth0.3 km
  • Dariela Cakes0.1 km
  • + 26 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Gary Cooper0.3 km
  • The Old Sugar Loaf0.1 km
  • The Wheatsheaf0.3 km
  • Dunstable Conservative Club0.1 km
  • The White Swan0.4 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Minutka Polish Shop0.1 km
  • Elcin Food Centre0.4 km
  • Iceland0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leagrave4.8 km
  • Luton7.4 km
  • Luton Airport7.5 km

Bus Stops

  • High Street North0.1 km
  • The Quadrant0.1 km
  • The Quadrant0.1 km
  • The Quadrant0.1 km
  • Albion Street0.2 km