Half Moon Lane is in Dunstable and in South Bedfordshire district. LU5 4AB 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 Half Moon Lane, Dunstable, LU5 4AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LU5 4AA, LU5 4BZ, LU5 4AH, LU6 3YN, LU5 4DA, LU6 3EA, LU5 4DB, LU5 4BX, LU5 4AL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LU5 4AB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 51.6% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 50.6% | 48.4% | -2.2% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.2% | 27.7% | -2.5% | 37.9% | -10.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.6% | 49.3% | -4.3% | 44.2% | 5.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 13.4% | 7.0% | 9.1% | 4.3% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 6.5% | -0.6% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.9% | 51.7% | 6.8% | 48.4% | 3.3% |
| Good health | 41.8% | 37.5% | -4.3% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 8.1% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 2% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.3% | 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 Levels | 16.3% | 17.5% | 1.2% | 13.4% | 4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.8% | 6.8% | -2.0% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 17.5% | 3.3% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 21% | 28.1% | 7.1% | 33.8% | -5.7% |
| Other | 3.4% | 3.1% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.6% | 93.9% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 12.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 91.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.5% | 91.3% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| European Union | 2% | 5.2% | 3.2% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.5% | 90.8% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.9% | 6.9% | 9.8% | -2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 0.3% | -5.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.1% | 76.7% | 7.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 8.7% | 13.5% | -4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.2% | 37.2% | 0.0% |
| Christian | 57.3% | 46.2% | 11.1% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 1.7% | 6.0% | -4.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Half Moon Lane 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.
Half Moon Lane 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%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Half Moon Lane, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £333,500 | 2025-09-26 | £333,500 |
| 37 Half Moon Lane, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2025-03-21 | £408,163 |
| 54 Half Moon Lane, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2024-11-29 | £442,386 |
| 48 Half Moon Lane, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2022-12-15 | £567,568 |
| 45 Half Moon Lane, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2022-06-16 | £482,938 |
LU5 4AB 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 4AB 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 112 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Education | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Nursery School Goldstone Crescent , LU5 4QU | 4out of 4 | 1,630 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Nursery School Westfield Road , LU6 1DL | 4out of 4 | 2,242 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pastures Way Nursery School Pastures Way , LU4 0PE | 3out of 4 | 3,086 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gill Blowers Nursery School 1 Mossdale Court , Teesdale LU4 9JL | 2out of 4 | 4,454 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watling Lower School Bull Pond Lane , LU6 3BJ | 3out of 4 | 573 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Augustine's Academy Oakwood Avenue , LU5 4AS | 3out of 4 | 631 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ardley Hill Academy Lowther Road , LU6 3NZ | 2out of 4 | 668 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunstable Icknield Lower School Burr Street , LU6 3AG | 4out of 4 | 1,124 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Rise Academy Cartmel Drive , LU6 3PT | 4out of 4 | 1,323 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queensbury Academy Langdale Road , LU6 3BU | 3out of 4 | 1,307 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manshead CofE Academy Dunstable Road , Caddington LU1 4BB | 1out of 4 | 1,389 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Academy Dunstable Houghton Road , LU5 5AB | 2out of 4 | 2,288 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chalk Hills Academy Leagrave High St , LU4 0NE | 3out of 4 | 2,524 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Challney High School for Boys Stoneygate Road , LU4 9TJ | 4out of 4 | 3,710 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Bedfordshire College Kingsway , LU5 4HG | - not rated | 1,311 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priory Academy Britain Street , LU5 4JA | 3out of 4 | 510 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George's School 28 Priory Road , LU5 4HR | - not rated | 577 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oneschool Global Dunstable Ridgeway Avenue , LU5 4QL | - not rated | 1,360 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weatherfield Academy Brewers Hill Road , LU6 1AF | 3out of 4 | 2,498 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Hikmah Boys School 145 High Street , Luton LU4 9LE | - not rated | 3,915 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 | 3,924 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caring Cafe | 4 Mayfield Road, Dunstable | 454 yd | |
| Wilson Vale Catering | SCA, Southfields Road | 457 yd | |
| Anarkali Restaurant | 101 High Street South, Dunstable | 549 yd | |
| Lumpini Thai Restuarant | 105 High Street South, Dunstable | 549 yd | |
| Delucas Bubble Cafe | 47 Lowther Road, Dunstable | 800 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunstable Tennis Club | Downs Road, Dunstable | 307 yd | |
| The Froth 'n' Elbow | 183 High Street South, Dunstable | 352 yd | |
| United Services Club | 160 High Street South, Dunstable | 490 yd | |
| The Glider | 65 Lowther Road, Dunstable | 805 yd | |
| The Market Cross | 14 Luton Road, Dunstable | 1,018 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tong Wong | 189 High Street South, Dunstable | 352 yd | |
| Fish Master | 2A Mayfield Road, Dunstable | 405 yd | |
| Mo’s Peri Peri Pizza | 1 Mayfield Road, Dunstable | 467 yd | |
| Hoi Wan Chinese Takeaway | 127 High Street South, Dunstable | 549 yd | |
| China Express | 53 High Street South, Dunstable | 746 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elcin Food Centre | 62A High Street South, Dunstable | 864 yd | |
| Lidl | 51 Luton Road, Dunstable | 884 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Downs Road Recreation Ground Downs Road | grass pitches | 413 yd |
| St. Augustine'S Academy OAKWOOD AVENUE | grass pitches | 511 yd |
| Priory Academy BRITAIN STREET | grass pitches | 631 yd |
| Ardley Hill Academy LOWTHER ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 693 yd |
| Luton Road Recreation Ground Luton Road | grass pitches | 1,065 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 132.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.