Postcode Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

CHURCH ROAD, SG5 4LU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH ROAD, SG5 4LU.

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Population

274

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 55,900 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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4/10
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3/10
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8/10
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5/10
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6/10
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9/10
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3/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SG5 4LU — age 41, 48% ownership, 18% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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

SG5 4LU is a safe, established residential area on Church Road, 0.3km from Stotfold in Stotfold. Administratively it sits within Stotfold and Langford ward and the North East Bedfordshire constituency.

Within the SG5 district, this postcode is characterised by an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for SG5 4LU are sourced from Output Area E00088108 (shared with 15 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 SG5 4LU. The average age is 40.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed4.4%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 40%
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)

SG5 4LU has low crime rates — 18 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 offences32
Anti-social behaviour20
Public order17
Criminal damage and arson6
Drugs5

school Local Schools

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St Mary's CofE Academy Stotfold

Good281 pupils0.4 km
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Pix Brook Academy

407 pupils0.5 km
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Roecroft Lower School

Requires Improvement392 pupils0.6 km
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Etonbury Academy

Good923 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Day 1 Local Express0.2 km
  • Days0.4 km
  • JS Retailers PVT Ltd0.5 km
  • Liams Traditional Butchers0.1 km
  • One Stop0.3 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Chequers0.5 km
  • The Stag0.4 km
  • Stotfold Conservative Club0.4 km
  • Stotfold Football Club0.8 km
  • The Fox & Duck0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Box of Cakes0.3 km
  • India Lodge0.3 km
  • Randalls Tea Room0.6 km
  • Wild Coffee0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Evin Kebab & Pizza House0.3 km
  • Peking House0.5 km
  • Charles & Co Ltd0.2 km
  • Curry Hut0.3 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-operative Group0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Arlesey2.8 km
  • Baldock3.8 km
  • Letchworth Garden City4.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Jasmine Court0.2 km
  • Meadow Way0.2 km
  • Meadow Way0.2 km
  • Upperstone Close0.2 km
  • Jasmine Court0.2 km