Latitude: 51.8907 / 51°53'26"N
Longitude: -0.5231 / 0°31'23"W
OS Eastings: 501732
OS Northings: 222377
OS Grid: TL017223
Mapcode National: GBR G50.DKR
Mapcode Global: VHFRC.WQ9Z
Plus Code: 9C3XVFRG+7P
Maidenhead Locator System: IO91rv73
What Three Birds: crow.oriole.diver
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LU5 4GW is a primarily residential postcode in Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire. It was first introduced in May 2007.
The most common council tax band is B.
Residential buildings are primarily terraced (including end-terrace). Domestic properties are primarily flats.
Estimated residential property values, based on historical transactions and adjusted for inflation, range from £51,626 to £578,583 with an average of £201,673.
Residential buildings were typically constructed from 2007 onwards and between 2003 and 2006.
88% of residential property sales since 1995 have been new builds or newly converted.
Domestic properties are mostly privately rented, with some owner occupied
The most common Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings are C and B.
The average commercial rateable value is £530. The most common recorded business type is Independent Distribution Network Operator.
Dunstable is a town, which had a population of 30,184 in the 2011 census.
In the 2011 census, there were 157 people resident in LU5 4GW, of which 80 were male and 77 were female. This also includes overnight visitors at domestic properties, and residents of non-domestic properties such as hotels, prisons and halls of residence.
LU5 4GW is in the Luton travel to work area. NHS services are provided by the Bedfordshire Primary Care Trust.
LU5 4GW is approximately 144m (472ft) above sea level.
See recent residential property sales in LU5 4GW
Office of National Statistics Output Area Classification for the area containing LU5 4GW
4a2: Multicultural Metropolitans - Rented Family Living - Private Renting New Arrivals
Office of National Statistics Rural/Urban classification for LU5 4GW
England C1: a town or city, surrounded by populated countryside
Healthy Living Index
7/10 (High)
Neighbourhood Retail Diversity Index
8/10 (High)
Area Retail Diversity Index
5/10 (Moderate)
Supermarkets near LU5 4GW include Aldi, Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury's and Tesco. (Source: OpenStreetMap)
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Residents of LU5 4GW are represented at different levels of local, regional and national government by elected representatives. Where known, these are shown here.
This data is updated approximately monthly, and may not necessarily take account of the results of any elections or by-elections held recently.
Unitary Authority
Central Bedfordshire Council
Ward
Dunstable-Icknield
Councillors
David McVicar (Conservative)
John Chatterley (Conservative)
United Kingdom Parliament
Constituency
South West Bedfordshire
MP
Andrew Selous (Conservative)
Ofcom publishes annual statistics for Broadband availability. This is the most recent data for LU5 4GW.
Broadband statistics for commercial properties are less reliable than for domestic properties, as businesses are more likely to have other forms of Internet access that are not classified as 'Broadband'.
The most recent Ofsted rankings for schools near LU5 4GW.
Dunstable Icknield Lower School
Burr Street, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 3AG
Community School
Ages 3 - 9
Outstanding
Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School
Leighton Court, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 1EW
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 5 - 11
Good
Beecroft Academy
Westfield Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 1DW
Academy Converter
Ages 4 - 11
Outstanding
Watling Lower School
Bull Pond Lane, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 3BJ
Community School
Ages 2 - 9
Good
All Saints Academy Dunstable
Houghton Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5AB
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages 11 - 18
Inadequate
Queensbury Academy
Langdale Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 3BU
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages 11 - 19
Good
The Chalk Hills Academy
Leagrave High St, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 0NE
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages 11 - 18
Good
Manshead School
Dunstable Road, Caddington, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 4BB
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 11 - 19
Inadequate
Houghton Regis Academy
Parkside Drive, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5PX
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages 11 - 16
Needs improvement
Challney High School for Boys
Stoneygate Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9TJ
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 16
Outstanding
Challney High School for Girls
Addington Way, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9FJ
Community School
Ages 11 - 16
Needs improvement
Lealands High School
Sundon Park Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3AL
Foundation School
Ages 11 - 16
Good
Lea Manor High School Performing Arts College
Northwell Drive, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3TL
Foundation School
Ages 11 - 16
Good
The overall school grade in this area is high.