Brandreth Avenue is in Dunstable and in South Bedfordshire district. LU5 4JP is located in the Dunstable East 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 Brandreth Avenue, Dunstable, LU5 4JP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LU5 4QT, LU5 4JR, LU5 4JS, LU5 4QS, LU5 4QJ, LU5 4RE, LU5 4NW, LU5 4JW, LU5 4QH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LU5 4JP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 50.9% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 48% | 49.1% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 | 26.6% | 33.3% | 6.7% | 37.9% | -4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.6% | 48.6% | -8.0% | 44.2% | 4.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 3.5% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 8% | 2.5% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 6.6% | -1.1% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 42% | 52.2% | 10.2% | 48.4% | 3.8% |
| Good health | 42% | 30% | -12.0% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 15% | 3.5% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 2% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 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 | 25.9% | 20.1% | -5.8% | 18.2% | 1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 10.1% | -3.4% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.8% | 15.3% | -5.5% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 5.9% | 0.1% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 17.7% | 6.0% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 15% | 26.7% | 11.7% | 33.8% | -7.1% |
| Other | 7.3% | 4.2% | -3.1% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.3% 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% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 4% | 1.3% | 3.1% | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 4.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 4.6% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 90.3% | 75.3% | -15.0% | 81.4% | -6.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 75.4% 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 | 90.3% | 75.4% | -14.9% | 83.2% | -7.8% |
| European Union | 3% | 11.5% | 8.5% | 6.1% | 5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 3.4% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 7.2% | 5.1% | 5.6% | 1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.6% | 75.4% | -12.2% | 83.2% | -7.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 14% | 13.4% | 9.8% | 4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 4.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.4% | 3.4% | -6.0% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.6% | 76.7% | -2.1% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 4.8% | 0.9% | 3.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 9.4% | 13.5% | -4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.7% | 37.2% | -8.5% |
| Christian | 55.2% | 46.2% | 9.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 4.9% | 1.7% | 3.2% |
| Muslim | 6.3% | 6.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brandreth Avenue was 17.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.6% lower than the Dunstable East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brandreth Avenue has the 9th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Dunstable East and the 124th lowest crime rate of 873 local areas in Central Bedfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 Brandreth Avenue, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2025-12-16 | £376,799 |
| 7 Brandreth Avenue, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2023-10-26 | £423,893 |
| 22 Brandreth Avenue, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2023-10-16 | £447,943 |
| 34 Brandreth Avenue, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2023-08-02 | £406,865 |
| 30 Brandreth Avenue, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2023-05-31 | £384,612 |
LU5 4JP area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% 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 4JP 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 | 102 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Nursery School Goldstone Crescent , LU5 4QU | 3out of 4 | 497 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pastures Way Nursery School Pastures Way , LU4 0PE | 3out of 4 | 1,697 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Nursery School Westfield Road , LU6 1DL | 3out of 4 | 2,873 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gill Blowers Nursery School 1 Mossdale Court , Teesdale LU4 9JL | 3out of 4 | 3,083 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lea Bank Nursery Wauluds Bank Drive , LU3 3LZ | - not rated | 4,401 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hadrian Lower School Hadrian Avenue , LU5 4SR | - not rated | 375 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadrian Academy Hadrian Avenue , LU5 4SR | 3out of 4 | 375 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Vale Academy Wilbury Drive , LU5 4QP | - not rated | 594 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christophers Lower School Gorham Way , LU5 4NJ | - not rated | 663 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christophers Academy Gorham Way , LU5 4NJ | - not rated | 663 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Chalk Hills Academy Leagrave High St , LU4 0NE | 3out of 4 | 1,139 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Halyard High School Emerald Road , LU4 0NE | - not rated | 1,139 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manshead Church of England Academy Dunstable Road , Caddington LU1 4BB | 3out of 4 | 1,989 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manshead School Dunstable Road , Caddington LU1 4BB | - not rated | 1,989 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Academy Dunstable Houghton Road , LU5 5AB | - not rated | 2,309 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Vale School Wilbury Drive , LU5 4QP | - not rated | 594 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory Middle School Britain Street , LU5 4JA | - not rated | 1,320 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton CofE VA Middle School High Street North , LU6 1NH | - not rated | 1,851 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Streetfield Middle School Dunstable Road , Caddington LU1 4BB | - not rated | 2,116 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brandreth Middle School Parkside Drive , Houghton Regis LU5 5PX | - not rated | 2,857 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,388 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priory Academy Priory Academy, Britain Street , LU5 4JA | 3out of 4 | 1,320 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stannard School Ridgeway Avenue , LU5 4QL | - not rated | 401 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oneschool Global Dunstable Ridgeway Avenue , LU5 4QL | - not rated | 409 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's School 28 Priory Road , LU5 4HR | - not rated | 1,236 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pilgrim Christian School West Street Christian Centre , West Street LU6 1SX | - not rated | 1,702 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chiltern Education Trust 12 Queen Street , LU5 5BT | - not rated | 2,191 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Pausa | Dunelm Ltd, Luton Road | 409 yd | |
| Starbucks | Unit 1B Insignia Park, Luton Road | 531 yd | |
| Baxter Storey | Amazon, Unit LT04 Prologis | 578 yd | |
| Starbucks | Sainsbury's, 2-8 Luton Road | 921 yd | |
| The Restaurant | Vocalink - Mastercard, Unit 17 Humphrys Road | 924 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ewe & Lamb | 140 Luton Road, Dunstable | 320 yd | |
| The Market Cross | 14 Luton Road, Dunstable | 388 yd | |
| The Poynters Arms | Poynters Road, Dunstable | 816 yd | |
| The Halfway House | 350 Luton Road, Dunstable | 1,073 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise Takeaway | 133 Luton Road, Dunstable | 254 yd | |
| Ocean Breeze | 55 Katherine Drive, Dunstable | 355 yd | |
| Curry Garden | 69 Katherine Drive, Dunstable | 355 yd | |
| Sams Best Kebab | 67 Katherine Drive, Dunstable | 355 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 63 Katherine Drive, Dunstable | 378 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | 37-43 Katherine Drive, Dunstable | 355 yd | |
| Lidl | 51 Luton Road, Dunstable | 516 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ridgeway Avenue Ridgeway Avenue | grass pitches | 258 yd |
| Hadrian Academy HADRIAN AVENUE | grass pitches | 373 yd |
| Luton Road Recreation Ground Luton Road | grass pitches | 417 yd |
| The Vale Academy WILBURY DRIVE | grass pitches | 597 yd |
| St Christophers Academy GORHAM WAY | grass pitches | 661 yd |
| Newton Recreation Ground Skimpot Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 972 yd |
| Downs Road Recreation Ground Downs Road | grass pitches | 978 yd |
| The Chalk Hills Academy LEAGRAVE HIGH STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,051 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Dunstable) UNIT 7A UNIT 7A BOSCOMBE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,055 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 | 97.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.6% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 152.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.