Hillside Road is in Dunstable and in South Bedfordshire district. LU5 4AN 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 Hillside Road, Dunstable, LU5 4AN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LU5 4AP, LU5 4AL, LU5 4BB, LU5 4AJ, LU5 4AR, LU6 3DF, LU5 4DR, LU5 4AH, LU6 3DH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LU5 4AN has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 48.1% | -3.6% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 48.3% | 51.9% | 3.6% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
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 | 34.1% | 33.6% | -0.5% | 37.9% | -4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.4% | 43.5% | 5.1% | 44.2% | -0.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 9.9% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 13.1% | 8.2% | -4.9% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.5% | 41.6% | 4.1% | 48.4% | -6.8% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 37.9% | 2.7% | 33.6% | 4.3% |
| Fair health | 16.9% | 13.7% | -3.2% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 5.8% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 4.1% | 1% | -3.1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 34.1% | 26.8% | -7.3% | 18.2% | 8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 11.7% | -1.0% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 11.7% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 7.4% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 13.9% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.7% | 23.4% | 3.7% | 33.8% | -10.4% |
| Other | 5.2% | 5.2% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 3% | 7.5% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 5.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 2.1% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 89.1% | 79.9% | -9.2% | 81.4% | -1.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 74.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.9% | 74.7% | -18.2% | 83.2% | -8.5% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 14.7% | 12.1% | 6.1% | 8.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 6.1% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.9% | 74.2% | -15.7% | 83.2% | -9.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 12.9% | 12.2% | 9.8% | 3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 8.1% | 7.4% | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 4.1% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.1% | 0.7% | -6.4% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.7% | 76.7% | -15.0% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Romania | 4.8% | 0.9% | 3.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 22.1% | 13.5% | 8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.3% | 37.2% | 0.1% |
| Christian | 51% | 46.2% | 4.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hillside Road was 85.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.9% lower than the Dunstable East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hillside Road has the 11th highest crime rate of 35 local areas in Dunstable East and the 181st highest crime rate of 871 local areas in Central Bedfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Hillside Road, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2022-03-25 | £340,173 |
| 2 Hillside Road, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2016-06-16 | £318,387 |
| 4 Hillside Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2006-11-16 | £328,125 |
| 4 Hillside Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £59,000 | 1999-03-29 | £282,877 |
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Nursery School Goldstone Crescent , LU5 4QU | 4out of 4 | 1,776 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Nursery School Westfield Road , LU6 1DL | 4out of 4 | 2,562 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pastures Way Nursery School Pastures Way , LU4 0PE | 3out of 4 | 3,149 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gill Blowers Nursery School 1 Mossdale Court , Teesdale LU4 9JL | 2out of 4 | 4,440 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Augustine's Academy Oakwood Avenue , LU5 4AS | 3out of 4 | 413 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ardley Hill Academy Lowther Road , LU6 3NZ | 2out of 4 | 702 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Watling Lower School Bull Pond Lane , LU6 3BJ | 3out of 4 | 815 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Dunstable Road , Caddington LU1 4BB | 2out of 4 | 1,058 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunstable Icknield Lower School Burr Street , LU6 3AG | 4out of 4 | 1,438 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manshead CofE Academy Dunstable Road , Caddington LU1 4BB | 1out of 4 | 1,058 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensbury Academy Langdale Road , LU6 3BU | 3out of 4 | 1,519 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chalk Hills Academy Leagrave High St , LU4 0NE | 3out of 4 | 2,546 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Academy Dunstable Houghton Road , LU5 5AB | 2out of 4 | 2,614 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Challney High School for Boys Stoneygate Road , LU4 9TJ | 4out of 4 | 3,598 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 | 1,620 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 | 836 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 | 892 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oneschool Global Dunstable Ridgeway Avenue , LU5 4QL | - not rated | 1,513 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weatherfield Academy Brewers Hill Road , LU6 1AF | 3out of 4 | 2,811 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Hikmah Boys School 145 High Street , Luton LU4 9LE | - not rated | 3,855 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 | 3,864 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 | 125 yd | |
| Wilson Vale Catering | SCA, Southfields Road | 304 yd | |
| Delucas Bubble Cafe | 47 Lowther Road, Dunstable | 764 yd | |
| Delucas Deluxe Deli | 45 Lowther Road, Dunstable | 770 yd | |
| Anarkali Restaurant | 101 High Street South, Dunstable | 880 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunstable Tennis Club | Downs Road, Dunstable | 594 yd | |
| The Froth 'n' Elbow | 183 High Street South, Dunstable | 678 yd | |
| The Glider | 65 Lowther Road, Dunstable | 745 yd | |
| United Services Club | 160 High Street South, Dunstable | 814 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fish Master | 2A Mayfield Road, Dunstable | 75 yd | |
| Mo’s Peri Peri Pizza | 1 Mayfield Road, Dunstable | 138 yd | |
| Tong Wong | 189 High Street South, Dunstable | 678 yd | |
| Ocean N Wok | 31 Lowther Road, Dunstable | 762 yd | |
| Hoi Wan Chinese Takeaway | 127 High Street South, Dunstable | 880 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 51 Luton Road, Dunstable | 1,037 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St. Augustine'S Academy OAKWOOD AVENUE | grass pitches | 343 yd |
| Downs Road Recreation Ground Downs Road | grass pitches | 627 yd |
| Ardley Hill Academy LOWTHER ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 782 yd |
| St Mary'S Catholic Primary School DUNSTABLE ROAD | grass pitches | 930 yd |
| Streetfield Middle School (Closed) Dunstable Road | grass pitches | 936 yd |
| Priory Academy BRITAIN STREET | grass pitches | 961 yd |
| Downside Recreation Ground | grass pitches | 988 yd |
| Mentmore Crescent Recreation Ground Mentmore Crescent | grass pitches | 1,048 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.