Holliwick Road is in Dunstable and in South Bedfordshire district. LU5 4RA 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 Holliwick Road, Dunstable, LU5 4RA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LU5 4ST, LU5 4SU, LU5 4SW, LU5 4SZ, LU5 4SP, LU5 4QY, LU5 4NP, LU5 4QZ, LU5 4SS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LU5 4RA has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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 | 48.9% | 48.9% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 51.1% | 51.1% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of LU5 4RA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24% | 22.9% | -1.1% | 37.9% | -15.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.7% | 61.7% | -1.0% | 44.2% | 17.5% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 6% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 9.4% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
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 | 47.3% | 48.9% | 1.6% | 48.4% | 0.5% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 35.9% | 1.2% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 12.1% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 24% | 17.8% | -6.2% | 18.2% | -0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 10.8% | -1.0% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.3% | 13% | -7.3% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 10.7% | 11.2% | 0.5% | 5.3% | 5.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 16.7% | 7.8% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.9% | 26.4% | 6.5% | 33.8% | -7.4% |
| Other | 4.4% | 4.1% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.6% | 2.0% | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 94% | 91.4% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 10.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 85.4% 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 | 93.1% | 85.4% | -7.7% | 83.2% | 2.2% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 7.3% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.1% | 85.7% | -6.4% | 83.2% | 2.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 10.5% | 10.2% | 9.8% | 0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.3% | 1.9% | -5.4% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.8% | 76.7% | 5.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.9% | 37.2% | -3.3% |
| Christian | 60.4% | 46.2% | 14.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Not answered | 2.2% | 6.0% | -3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holliwick Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Dunstable East average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Holliwick Road, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2023-03-27 | £415,238 |
| 15 Holliwick Road, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2022-11-03 | £212,085 |
| 30 Holliwick Road, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £333,000 | 2022-03-11 | £378,671 |
| 3 Holliwick Road, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2022-01-28 | £374,426 |
| 9 Holliwick Road, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2020-12-15 | £400,732 |
LU5 4RA 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 retired residents living in LU5 4RA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 99 |
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| 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 | 312 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pastures Way Nursery School Pastures Way , LU4 0PE | 3out of 4 | 1,258 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gill Blowers Nursery School 1 Mossdale Court , Teesdale LU4 9JL | 2out of 4 | 2,756 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Nursery School Westfield Road , LU6 1DL | 4out of 4 | 2,969 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Vale Academy Wilbury Drive , LU5 4QP | 3out of 4 | 196 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadrian Academy Hadrian Avenue , LU5 4SR | 3out of 4 | 325 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christophers Academy Gorham Way , LU5 4NJ | 3out of 4 | 715 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chantry Primary Academy Tomlinson Avenue , LU4 0QP | 3out of 4 | 946 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southfield Primary School Pastures Way , LU4 0PE | 3out of 4 | 1,262 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 | 848 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Academy Dunstable Houghton Road , LU5 5AB | 2out of 4 | 2,215 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Houghton Regis Academy Parkside Drive , Houghton Regis LU5 5PX | 1out of 4 | 2,400 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Challney High School for Boys Stoneygate Road , LU4 9TJ | 4out of 4 | 2,459 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Challney High School for Girls Addington Way , LU4 9FJ | 2out of 4 | 2,462 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Bedfordshire College Kingsway , LU5 4HG | - not rated | 1,474 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 | 1,673 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oneschool Global Dunstable Ridgeway Avenue , LU5 4QL | - not rated | 536 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's School 28 Priory Road , LU5 4HR | - not rated | 1,573 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Hikmah Boys School 145 High Street , Luton LU4 9LE | - not rated | 2,405 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 | 2,411 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Academy of Central Bedfordshire Kingsland Campus , Parkside Drive LU5 5PX | 3out of 4 | 2,418 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Restaurant | Vocalink - Mastercard, Unit 17 Humphrys Road | 488 yd | |
| Cafe Pausa | Dunelm Ltd, Luton Road | 821 yd | |
| Dhilkush wellbeing club | Hindu Community Centre | 823 yd | |
| Baxter Storey | Amazon, Unit LT04 Prologis | 830 yd | |
| Guru Nanak Wellbeing Club | 161-161B Dunstable Road | 936 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Poynters Arms | Poynters Road, Dunstable | 323 yd | |
| The Ewe & Lamb | 140 Luton Road, Dunstable | 600 yd | |
| The Market Cross | 14 Luton Road, Dunstable | 840 yd | |
| The Halfway House | 350 Luton Road, Dunstable | 985 yd | |
| The Club (Lewsey Social Club) | Sport Inn On The Park, Pastures Way | 991 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 63 Katherine Drive, Dunstable | 166 yd | |
| Ocean Breeze | 55 Katherine Drive, Dunstable | 169 yd | |
| Curry Garden | 69 Katherine Drive, Dunstable | 169 yd | |
| Sams Best Kebab | 67 Katherine Drive, Dunstable | 169 yd | |
| Indian Spice (Authentic) | 530 Leagrave High Street | 390 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | 37-43 Katherine Drive, Dunstable | 169 yd | |
| Co-operative | 7-9 St Dominics Square | 958 yd | |
| Lidl | 51 Luton Road, Dunstable | 975 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Vale Academy WILBURY DRIVE | grass pitches | 326 yd |
| Hadrian Academy HADRIAN AVENUE | grass pitches | 394 yd |
| Ridgeway Avenue Ridgeway Avenue | grass pitches | 450 yd |
| St Christophers Academy GORHAM WAY | grass pitches | 587 yd |
| The Chalk Hills Academy LEAGRAVE HIGH STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 633 yd |
| Barnfield West Academy (Closed) Leagrave High Street | grass pitches | 755 yd |
| Luton Road Recreation Ground Luton Road | grass pitches | 897 yd |
| Chantry Primary Academy TOMLINSON AVENUE | grass pitches | 945 yd |
| Newton Recreation Ground Skimpot Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,010 yd |
| Dimensions Fitness (Luton) (Closed) Poynters Road | 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 | 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 | 63.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 156.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.