Evelyn Road is in Dunstable and in South Bedfordshire district. LU5 4NG is located in the Dunstable East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South West Bedfordshire. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Evelyn Road, Dunstable, LU5 4NG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LU5 4NH, LU5 4PJ, LU5 4QE, LU5 4PD, LU5 4SG, LU5 4LF, LU5 4NJ, LU5 4LG, LU5 4SL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LU5 4NG has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 47% | 48.7% | 1.7% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 53% | 51.3% | -1.7% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 | 29.4% | 35.2% | 5.8% | 37.9% | -2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.6% | 50.9% | -1.7% | 44.2% | 6.7% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.1% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 8.5% | 2.4% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 3.3% | -5.2% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 | 52.5% | 52.4% | -0.1% | 48.4% | 4.0% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 32.4% | 0.0% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 11.7% | 2.1% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 1.7% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 19.8% | 13.3% | -6.5% | 18.2% | -4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 10.5% | -2.8% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 12% | -6.4% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 9% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16% | 16.6% | 0.6% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.8% | 36.7% | 16.9% | 33.8% | 2.9% |
| Other | 7.2% | 1.8% | -5.4% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.4% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 10.8% | 8.1% | 3.1% | 7.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 6.3% | 2.8% | -3.5% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.5% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.8% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.5% | 1.3% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3% | 1% | -2.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 77.7% | 71.4% | -6.3% | 81.4% | -10.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 70.4% 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 | 86.8% | 70.4% | -16.4% | 83.2% | -12.8% |
| European Union | 5.8% | 15.3% | 9.5% | 6.1% | 9.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.8% | 8% | 2.2% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.8% | 70% | -13.8% | 83.2% | -13.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 17.5% | 15.6% | 9.8% | 7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 7.3% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 4.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.3% | 2.5% | -6.8% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.8% | 76.7% | -4.9% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 5.5% | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Romania | 6.8% | 0.9% | 5.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 7.1% | 13.5% | -6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.7% | 37.2% | -13.5% |
| Christian | 55.9% | 46.2% | 9.7% |
| Hindu | 6.8% | 1.7% | 5.1% |
| Muslim | 6.3% | 6.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Evelyn Road was 33.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.8% lower than the Dunstable East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Evelyn Road has the 16th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Dunstable East and the 309th lowest crime rate of 873 local areas in Central Bedfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Evelyn Road, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-05-24 | £387,368 |
| 41 Evelyn Road, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2021-11-24 | £359,038 |
| 9 Evelyn Road, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2021-09-30 | £487,238 |
| 29 Evelyn Road, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £267,000 | 2020-02-14 | £329,657 |
| 6 Evelyn Road, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £258,000 | 2019-12-05 | £320,815 |
LU5 4NG 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 | 142 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Nursery School Goldstone Crescent , LU5 4QU | 3out of 4 | 1,060 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pastures Way Nursery School Pastures Way , LU4 0PE | 3out of 4 | 1,288 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gill Blowers Nursery School 1 Mossdale Court , Teesdale LU4 9JL | 3out of 4 | 2,417 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Nursery School Westfield Road , LU6 1DL | 3out of 4 | 3,644 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lea Bank Nursery Wauluds Bank Drive , LU3 3LZ | - not rated | 3,725 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Christophers Lower School Gorham Way , LU5 4NJ | - not rated | 121 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christophers Academy Gorham Way , LU5 4NJ | - not rated | 121 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadrian Lower School Hadrian Avenue , LU5 4SR | - not rated | 985 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadrian Academy Hadrian Avenue , LU5 4SR | 3out of 4 | 985 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Vale Academy Wilbury Drive , LU5 4QP | - not rated | 1,013 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 | 611 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Halyard High School Emerald Road , LU4 0NE | - not rated | 611 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Challney High School for Boys Stoneygate Road , LU4 9TJ | 4out of 4 | 1,758 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Challney High School for Boys and Community College Stoneygate Road , LU4 9TJ | - not rated | 1,758 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Challney High School for Girls Addington Way , LU4 9FJ | 4out of 4 | 1,859 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Vale School Wilbury Drive , LU5 4QP | - not rated | 1,013 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory Middle School Britain Street , LU5 4JA | - not rated | 2,074 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Streetfield Middle School Dunstable Road , Caddington LU1 4BB | - not rated | 2,352 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton CofE VA Middle School High Street North , LU6 1NH | - not rated | 2,621 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brandreth Middle School Parkside Drive , Houghton Regis LU5 5PX | - not rated | 2,882 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 | 2,147 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnfield College New Bedford Road , LU2 7BF | - not rated | 5,408 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 | 2,074 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 | 1,131 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oneschool Global Dunstable Ridgeway Avenue , LU5 4QL | - not rated | 1,133 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Hikmah Boys School 145 High Street , Luton LU4 9LE | - not rated | 1,867 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Moorlands Pre-Preparatory School Moorlands Lodge , 145 High Street LU4 9LE | - not rated | 1,876 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's House Moorlands King's House , High Street Leagrave LU4 9JY | - not rated | 1,876 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa | Tesco Stores Ltd, Skimpot Road | 446 yd | |
| Genting Casino Luton | Skimpot Road | 474 yd | |
| Mecca Bingo | Mecca Bingo Hall, Skimpot Road | 474 yd | |
| Dhilkush wellbeing club | Hindu Community Centre | 740 yd | |
| Lewsey Sports Park Cafe | Lewsey Park, Pastures Way | 1,067 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Halfway House | 350 Luton Road, Dunstable | 306 yd | |
| The Ewe & Lamb | 140 Luton Road, Dunstable | 533 yd | |
| The Poynters Arms | Poynters Road, Dunstable | 846 yd | |
| The Club (Lewsey Social Club) | Sport Inn On The Park, Pastures Way | 854 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yo! To Go! | Tesco Stores Ltd, Skimpot Road | 475 yd | |
| Pepes Fish Bar Ltd | 913 Dunstable Road | 535 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 63 Katherine Drive, Dunstable | 580 yd | |
| Ocean Breeze | 55 Katherine Drive, Dunstable | 602 yd | |
| Curry Garden | 69 Katherine Drive, Dunstable | 602 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Skimpot Road, Dunstable | 446 yd | |
| Co-operative Group | 37-43 Katherine Drive, Dunstable | 602 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Christophers Academy GORHAM WAY | grass pitches | 121 yd |
| Newton Recreation Ground Skimpot Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 343 yd |
| Dimensions Fitness (Luton) (Closed) Poynters Road | health and fitness suite | 416 yd |
| Pure Gym (Luton And Dunstable) Skimpot Lane | health and fitness suite | 552 yd |
| Barnfield West Academy (Closed) Leagrave High Street | grass pitches | 607 yd |
| The Chalk Hills Academy LEAGRAVE HIGH STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 634 yd |
| Luton Road Recreation Ground Luton Road | grass pitches | 938 yd |
| Ridgeway Avenue Ridgeway Avenue | grass pitches | 954 yd |
| Hadrian Academy HADRIAN AVENUE | grass pitches | 986 yd |
| The Ferrars Academy MACAULAY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,008 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 | 97.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.7% |
| 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 | 175.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.