Mountview Avenue is in Dunstable and in South Bedfordshire district. LU5 4DT 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 Mountview Avenue, Dunstable, LU5 4DT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LU5 4DS, LU5 4UJ, LU5 4UL, LU6 3DX, LU5 4UN, LU5 4EA, LU5 4DR, LU5 4UW, LU6 3EE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LU5 4DT has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 46.2% | 49.1% | 2.9% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 53.8% | 50.9% | -2.9% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around LU5 4DT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40.2% | 48% | 7.8% | 37.9% | 10.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.2% | 37.1% | -5.1% | 44.2% | -7.1% |
| Separated | 5% | 3.2% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 7.7% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 5% | 4% | -1.0% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.5%) 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 | 52.5% | 48.5% | -4.0% | 48.4% | 0.1% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 38% | 7.6% | 33.6% | 4.4% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 10.5% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 2.8% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.6% | 23% | -3.6% | 18.2% | 4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.6% | 15.2% | -5.4% | 9.6% | 5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 18% | 3.9% | 13.4% | 4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 4.9% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 14.8% | 7.3% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.1% | 22.1% | 2.0% | 33.8% | -11.7% |
| Other | 6% | 2% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76% 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% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 3.7% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 3.1% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 2.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 3.4% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2.6% | 0.3% | -2.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 90.1% | 76% | -14.1% | 81.4% | -5.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 80.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.1% | 80.7% | -11.4% | 83.2% | -2.5% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 12.9% | 8.3% | 6.1% | 6.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 4.6% | 3.3% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.1% | 80.9% | -10.2% | 83.2% | -2.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 9.8% | 2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 4.9% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 1.2% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0.6% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.7% | 76.7% | -11.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 6.2% | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| Romania | 7.1% | 0.9% | 6.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 16.7% | 13.5% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.8% | 37.2% | 10.6% |
| Christian | 42.6% | 46.2% | -3.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 2.5% | 6.0% | -3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mountview Avenue was 17.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.2% lower than the Dunstable East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mountview Avenue has the 8th lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Dunstable East and the 121st lowest crime rate of 871 local areas in Central Bedfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 Mountview Avenue, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2024-12-11 | £338,369 |
| 24 Mountview Avenue, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2024-10-10 | £347,859 |
| 30 Mountview Avenue, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £305,500 | 2024-08-07 | £330,696 |
| 32 Mountview Avenue, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2023-11-03 | £331,522 |
| 60 Mountview Avenue, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2023-02-03 | £388,889 |
LU5 4DT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in LU5 4DT area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 92 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Nursery School Goldstone Crescent , LU5 4QU | 4out of 4 | 2,077 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Nursery School Westfield Road , LU6 1DL | 4out of 4 | 2,864 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pastures Way Nursery School Pastures Way , LU4 0PE | 3out of 4 | 3,373 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gill Blowers Nursery School 1 Mossdale Court , Teesdale LU4 9JL | 2out of 4 | 4,587 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 | 533 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Dunstable Road , Caddington LU1 4BB | 2out of 4 | 748 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ardley Hill Academy Lowther Road , LU6 3NZ | 2out of 4 | 777 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Watling Lower School Bull Pond Lane , LU6 3BJ | 3out of 4 | 1,060 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Rise Academy Cartmel Drive , LU6 3PT | 4out of 4 | 1,546 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 748 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensbury Academy Langdale Road , LU6 3BU | 3out of 4 | 1,694 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chalk Hills Academy Leagrave High St , LU4 0NE | 3out of 4 | 2,742 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Academy Dunstable Houghton Road , LU5 5AB | 2out of 4 | 2,971 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Challney High School for Boys Stoneygate Road , LU4 9TJ | 4out of 4 | 3,646 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 | 1,983 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 | 1,192 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 | 1,253 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oneschool Global Dunstable Ridgeway Avenue , LU5 4QL | - not rated | 1,822 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weatherfield Academy Brewers Hill Road , LU6 1AF | 3out of 4 | 3,097 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Hikmah Boys School 145 High Street , Luton LU4 9LE | - not rated | 3,958 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 | 3,968 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 | 239 yd | |
| Wilson Vale Catering | SCA, Southfields Road | 368 yd | |
| Delucas Bubble Cafe | 47 Lowther Road, Dunstable | 753 yd | |
| Delucas Deluxe Deli | 45 Lowther Road, Dunstable | 760 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Glider | 65 Lowther Road, Dunstable | 710 yd | |
| Dunstable Tennis Club | Downs Road, Dunstable | 957 yd | |
| The Froth 'n' Elbow | 183 High Street South, Dunstable | 1,008 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mo’s Peri Peri Pizza | 1 Mayfield Road, Dunstable | 226 yd | |
| Fish Master | 2A Mayfield Road, Dunstable | 307 yd | |
| Ocean N Wok | 31 Lowther Road, Dunstable | 743 yd | |
| Tong Wong | 189 High Street South, Dunstable | 1,008 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St. Augustine'S Academy OAKWOOD AVENUE | grass pitches | 554 yd |
| St Mary'S Catholic Primary School DUNSTABLE ROAD | grass pitches | 617 yd |
| Streetfield Middle School (Closed) Dunstable Road | grass pitches | 621 yd |
| Downside Recreation Ground | grass pitches | 710 yd |
| Manshead Church Of England Academy DUNSTABLE ROAD | grass pitches | 774 yd |
| Mentmore Crescent Recreation Ground Mentmore Crescent | grass pitches | 871 yd |
| Ardley Hill Academy LOWTHER ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 895 yd |
| Downs Road Recreation Ground Downs Road | grass pitches | 981 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 143.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.99 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.