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Howard Place is in Dunstable and in South Bedfordshire district. LU5 4AA is located in the Dunstable South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South West Bedfordshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.

StreetScan combines information about Howard Place, Dunstable, LU5 4AA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: LU5 4AB, LU5 4BZ, LU5 4BX, LU5 4DA, LU6 3HY, LU5 4BY, LU5 4FB, LU6 3NX, LU6 3EA.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LU5 4AA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female49.4%51.6%2.2% 51.0% 0.6%
Male50.6%48.4%-2.2% 49.0% -0.6%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single30.2%27.7%-2.5% 37.9% -10.2%
Married: Opposite sex53.6%49.3%-4.3% 44.2% 5.1%
Married: Same sex0%0.7%0.7% 0.3% 0.4%
Separated2.7%2.4%-0.3% 2.2% 0.2%
Divorced6.4%13.4%7.0% 9.1% 4.3%
Widowed7.1%6.5%-0.6% 6.1% 0.4%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health44.9%51.7%6.8% 48.4% 3.3%
Good health41.8%37.5%-4.3% 33.6% 3.9%
Fair health9.4%8.1%-1.3% 12.7% -4.6%
Bad health2.8%2%-0.8% 4.0% -2.0%
Very bad health1.1%0.6%-0.5% 1.2% -0.6%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications20.3%14.7%-5.6% 18.2% -3.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 15.9%12.3%-3.6% 9.6% 2.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels16.3%17.5%1.2% 13.4% 4.1%
Apprenticeship8.8%6.8%-2.0% 5.3% 1.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels14.2%17.5%3.3% 16.9% 0.6%
Degree or Similar21%28.1%7.1% 33.8% -5.7%
Other3.4%3.1%-0.3% 2.8% 0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.9% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Indian0%1.7%1.7% 3.1% -1.4%
Other Asian0.3%0.3%0.0% 1.6% -1.3%
Black African0%1.2%1.2% 2.5% -1.3%
Black Caribbean1.4%0.6%-0.8% 1.0% -0.4%
Other Black0.3%0%-0.3% 0.5% -0.5%
Mixed White and Asian0.3%0.6%0.3% 0.8% -0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.9%0%-0.9% 0.9% -0.9%
Mixed Other0%0.3%0.3% 0.8% -0.5%
White96.6%93.9%-2.7% 81.4% 12.5%
Arab0%1.4%1.4% 0.6% 0.8%
Other0.3%0%-0.3% 1.6% -1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 91.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom95.5%91.3%-4.2% 83.2% 8.1%
European Union2%5.2%3.2% 6.1% -0.9%
Rest of Europe0%0.3%0.3% 0.8% -0.5%
Africa0.6%1.2%0.6% 2.7% -1.5%
Middle East and Asia0.9%2%1.1% 5.6% -3.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.6%0%-0.6% 1.3% -1.3%
Oceania0.6%0%-0.6% 0.3% -0.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK93.5%90.8%-2.7% 83.2% 7.6%
10+ Years0%6.9%6.9% 9.8% -2.9%
5-10 Years0.6%1.7%1.1% 2.9% -1.2%
2-5 Years0%0.3%0.3% 2.2% -1.9%
Less than 2 years6%0.3%-5.7% 1.9% -1.6%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom84.1% 76.7% 7.4%
Ireland0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
Spain0.6% 0.4% 0.2%
Lithuania0.9% 0.3% 0.6%
Poland1.4% 1.3% 0.1%
Romania1.7% 0.9% 0.8%
Other EU countries0.3% 1.5% -1.2%
Other Europe0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
South and Eastern Africa1.2% 0.2% 1.0%
Southern Asia0.6% 1.2% -0.6%
No passport held8.7% 13.5% -4.8%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion37.2% 37.2% 0.0%
Christian57.3% 46.2% 11.1%
Hindu1.7% 1.7% 0.0%
Jewish0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Muslim1.4% 6.5% -5.1%
Other religion0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
Not answered1.7% 6.0% -4.3%

Safety

Is Howard Place Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Howard Place was 37.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.8% lower than the Dunstable East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Howard Place has the 18th lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Dunstable East and the 351st lowest crime rate of 871 local areas in Central Bedfordshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.1%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 50% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£44,800
Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in LU5 4AA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Howard Place are based on 39 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for South Bedfordshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Howard Place, Dunstable, LU5 4AA

Estimated Average Property Prices for LU5 4AA

Average Price
£387,180
Semi-Detached
£376,942
Terraced
£390,010
Detached
£427,950
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Howard Place

Average Price
£383,020
Semi-Detached
£366,435
Terraced
£383,647
Detached
£457,022
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Howard PlaceStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
22 Howard Place, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£390,0002024-12-18 £411,493
37 Howard Place, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire
Detached, an established residential building
£365,0002024-11-22 £392,905
35 Howard Place, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£345,0002024-06-07 £384,429
39 Howard Place, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire
Detached, an established residential building
£345,0002023-11-01 £375,975
38 Howard Place, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£440,0002022-12-15 £463,784
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LU5 4AA

Employment

LU5 4AA area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 25% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.

LU5 4AA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee112
Retired63
Part-Time Employee44
Self-Employed34
Looking after home or family11
Unemployed8
Student (economically inactive)8
Other6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)5
Long-Term Sick or disabled0

Employment Industry

Education30
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles26
Construction21
Manufacturing16
Human health and social work activities12
Other12
Transport and storage12
Professional, scientific and technical activities10
Administrative and support service activities9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security9
Accommodation and food service activities8
Information and communication6
Financial and insurance activities3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1
Real estate activities1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Willow Nursery School
Goldstone Crescent , LU5 4QU
4out of 4 1,624 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Westfield Nursery School
Westfield Road , LU6 1DL
4out of 4 2,178 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Pastures Way Nursery School
Pastures Way , LU4 0PE
3out of 4 3,094 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
The Gill Blowers Nursery School
1 Mossdale Court , Teesdale LU4 9JL
2out of 4 4,475 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Watling Lower School
Bull Pond Lane , LU6 3BJ
3out of 4 525 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Ardley Hill Academy
Lowther Road , LU6 3NZ
2out of 4 664 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
St. Augustine's Academy
Oakwood Avenue , LU5 4AS
3out of 4 691 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Dunstable Icknield Lower School
Burr Street , LU6 3AG
4out of 4 1,061 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Lark Rise Academy
Cartmel Drive , LU6 3PT
4out of 4 1,291 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Queensbury Academy
Langdale Road , LU6 3BU
3out of 4 1,260 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Manshead CofE Academy
Dunstable Road , Caddington LU1 4BB
1out of 4 1,452 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
All Saints Academy Dunstable
Houghton Road , LU5 5AB
2out of 4 2,232 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Chalk Hills Academy
Leagrave High St , LU4 0NE
3out of 4 2,541 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Challney High School for Boys
Stoneygate Road , LU4 9TJ
4out of 4 3,748 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Boys More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Central Bedfordshire College
Kingsway , LU5 4HG
- not rated 1,262 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Priory Academy
Britain Street , LU5 4JA
3out of 4 456 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St George's School
28 Priory Road , LU5 4HR
- not rated 528 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Oneschool Global Dunstable
Ridgeway Avenue , LU5 4QL
- not rated 1,354 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Weatherfield Academy
Brewers Hill Road , LU6 1AF
3out of 4 2,435 yd Academy special converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Al Hikmah Boys School
145 High Street , Luton LU4 9LE
- not rated 3,945 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School
Kings House Preparatory School and Nursery
King's House , High Street Leagrave LU4 9JY
- not rated 3,953 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Anarkali Restaurant101 High Street South, Dunstable486 yd
Lumpini Thai Restuarant105 High Street South, Dunstable486 yd
Wilson Vale CateringSCA, Southfields Road496 yd
Caring Cafe4 Mayfield Road, Dunstable515 yd
Delucas Bubble Cafe47 Lowther Road, Dunstable806 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Dunstable Tennis ClubDowns Road, Dunstable278 yd
The Froth 'n' Elbow183 High Street South, Dunstable288 yd
United Services Club160 High Street South, Dunstable427 yd
The Glider65 Lowther Road, Dunstable816 yd
The Market Cross14 Luton Road, Dunstable1,017 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Tong Wong189 High Street South, Dunstable288 yd
Fish Master2A Mayfield Road, Dunstable468 yd
Hoi Wan Chinese Takeaway127 High Street South, Dunstable486 yd
Mo’s Peri Peri Pizza1 Mayfield Road, Dunstable527 yd
China Express53 High Street South, Dunstable684 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Elcin Food Centre62A High Street South, Dunstable801 yd
Lidl51 Luton Road, Dunstable882 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Downs Road Recreation Ground
Downs Road
grass pitches408 yd
St. Augustine'S Academy
OAKWOOD AVENUE
grass pitches568 yd
Priory Academy
BRITAIN STREET
grass pitches573 yd
Ardley Hill Academy
LOWTHER ROAD
grass pitches, swimming pool677 yd
Bennett Memorial Recreation Ground
BENNETT MEMORIAL RECREATION GROUND BENNETT MEMORIAL RECREATION GROUND BULLPOND LANE
grass pitches, tennis courts1,044 yd
Luton Road Recreation Ground
Luton Road
grass pitches1,086 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 91.1%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 91.1%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 91.1%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed65.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed129.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed14.1 Mbit/s
Average upload speed16.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.