Stokers Close is in Dunstable and in Central Bedfordshire district. LU5 4EY is located in the Dunstable East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South West Bedfordshire. This postcode has been in use since 2009-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Stokers Close, Dunstable, LU5 4EY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LU5 4HS, LU5 4HT, LU5 4BL, LU5 4DJ, LU5 4HX, LU5 4BD, LU5 4BT, LU5 4DL, LU5 4BW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LU5 4EY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 50.3% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 48.2% | 49.7% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 | 36.6% | 40.6% | 4.0% | 37.9% | 2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.1% | 35.3% | -2.8% | 44.2% | -8.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.3% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 9.4% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 13% | 12.2% | -0.8% | 6.1% | 6.1% |
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 | 38.4% | 41.8% | 3.4% | 48.4% | -6.6% |
| Good health | 39.2% | 37% | -2.2% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 15% | 0.8% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 5.4% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 0.9% | -1.7% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 29% | 21.8% | -7.2% | 18.2% | 3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 9.9% | -6.4% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 12.4% | -3.0% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 5.6% | 1.1% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 15.7% | 8.1% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.7% | 30.2% | 7.5% | 33.8% | -3.6% |
| Other | 4.5% | 4.3% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.1% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 3.6% | 1.8% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 0.2% | -1.1% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 90.7% | 83.1% | -7.6% | 81.4% | 1.7% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 77.1% 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% | 77.1% | -14.9% | 83.2% | -6.1% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 13.3% | 10.5% | 6.1% | 7.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 2.1% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 5.8% | 4.8% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.9% | 77.3% | -11.6% | 83.2% | -5.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 9.8% | 1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 4.1% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 4.5% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.4% | 3% | -3.4% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.6% | 76.7% | -6.1% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 5.1% | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.1% | 13.5% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.6% | 37.2% | -3.6% |
| Christian | 52.5% | 46.2% | 6.3% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stokers Close was 135.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.3% higher than the Dunstable East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Stokers Close has the 5th highest crime rate of 35 local areas in Dunstable East and the 89th highest crime rate of 871 local areas in Central Bedfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 59.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78 Stokers Close, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2025-07-18 | £200,611 |
| 39 Stokers Close, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2025-05-30 | £210,427 |
| 43 Stokers Close, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £188,000 | 2025-01-23 | £189,152 |
| 50 Stokers Close, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £187,500 | 2024-10-28 | £190,793 |
| 73 Stokers Close, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2024-04-29 | £197,416 |
LU5 4EY 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 | 132 |
| Retired | 112 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Other | 16 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Nursery School Goldstone Crescent , LU5 4QU | 4out of 4 | 1,026 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Nursery School Westfield Road , LU6 1DL | 4out of 4 | 2,009 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pastures Way Nursery School Pastures Way , LU4 0PE | 3out of 4 | 2,558 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gill Blowers Nursery School 1 Mossdale Court , Teesdale LU4 9JL | 2out of 4 | 4,027 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 | 974 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadrian Academy Hadrian Avenue , LU5 4SR | 3out of 4 | 976 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Augustine's Academy Oakwood Avenue , LU5 4AS | 3out of 4 | 1,007 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunstable Icknield Lower School Burr Street , LU6 3AG | 4out of 4 | 1,072 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Vale Academy Wilbury Drive , LU5 4QP | 3out of 4 | 1,205 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 | 1,599 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Academy Dunstable Houghton Road , LU5 5AB | 2out of 4 | 1,745 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manshead CofE Academy Dunstable Road , Caddington LU1 4BB | 1out of 4 | 1,925 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chalk Hills Academy Leagrave High St , LU4 0NE | 3out of 4 | 2,081 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Houghton Regis Academy Parkside Drive , Houghton Regis LU5 5PX | 1out of 4 | 3,331 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Bedfordshire College Kingsway , LU5 4HG | - not rated | 709 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 | 372 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 | 274 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oneschool Global Dunstable Ridgeway Avenue , LU5 4QL | - not rated | 766 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weatherfield Academy Brewers Hill Road , LU6 1AF | 3out of 4 | 2,310 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Academy of Central Bedfordshire Kingsland Campus , Parkside Drive LU5 5PX | 3out of 4 | 3,345 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chiltern School Parkside Drive , LU5 5PX | 3out of 4 | 3,499 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catering Academy | Priory View, Church Street | 279 yd | |
| Starbucks | Sainsbury's, 2-8 Luton Road | 337 yd | |
| Cafe Pausa | Dunelm Ltd, Luton Road | 489 yd | |
| Starbucks | Unit 1B Insignia Park, Luton Road | 499 yd | |
| Baxter Storey | Amazon, Unit LT04 Prologis | 549 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunstable Tennis Club | Downs Road, Dunstable | 394 yd | |
| The Market Cross | 14 Luton Road, Dunstable | 509 yd | |
| The Froth 'n' Elbow | 183 High Street South, Dunstable | 615 yd | |
| United Services Club | 160 High Street South, Dunstable | 648 yd | |
| The Old Sugar Loaf | 46 High Street North, Dunstable | 858 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Gourmet | Sainsbury's, 2-8 Luton Road | 337 yd | |
| McDonald's | 2-8 Luton Road, Dunstable | 338 yd | |
| Hoi Wan Chinese Takeaway | 127 High Street South, Dunstable | 568 yd | |
| KFC | White Lion Retail Park, Boscombe Road | 570 yd | |
| China Express | 53 High Street South, Dunstable | 610 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 51 Luton Road, Dunstable | 401 yd | |
| Elcin Food Centre | 62A High Street South, Dunstable | 712 yd | |
| Minutka Polish Shop | 22-24 High Street North, Dunstable | 870 yd | |
| Iceland | 66 High Street North, Dunstable | 971 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Downs Road Recreation Ground Downs Road | grass pitches | 344 yd |
| Priory Academy BRITAIN STREET | grass pitches | 426 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Dunstable) UNIT 7A UNIT 7A BOSCOMBE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 634 yd |
| Luton Road Recreation Ground Luton Road | grass pitches | 791 yd |
| Ridgeway Avenue Ridgeway Avenue | grass pitches | 852 yd |
| St. Augustine'S Academy OAKWOOD AVENUE | grass pitches | 886 yd |
| Hadrian Academy HADRIAN AVENUE | grass pitches | 942 yd |
| The Dunstable Centre Court Drive | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 974 yd |
| Energie Fitness Club (Dunstable) (Closed) 71-73 71-73 High Street North | health and fitness suite | 1,081 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 | 73.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 46.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 46.0% |
| 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 | 74.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 81.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.