Carterweys is in Dunstable and in South Bedfordshire district. LU5 4RB 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 Carterweys, Dunstable, LU5 4RB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LU5 4RD, LU5 4NW, LU5 4RE, LU5 4QZ, LU5 4QY, LU5 4SR, LU5 4NT, LU5 4JR, LU5 4NP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LU5 4RB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 50.4% | 1.4% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 51% | 49.6% | -1.4% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 4RB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.5% 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 | 24.3% | 29% | 4.7% | 37.9% | -8.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.3% | 54.5% | -3.8% | 44.2% | 10.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 1.3% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 8.1% | 2.8% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 8.7% | 6.7% | -2.0% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 | 43.9% | 41.8% | -2.1% | 48.4% | -6.6% |
| Good health | 37% | 39.8% | 2.8% | 33.6% | 6.2% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 15.6% | 1.9% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 2.2% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 28% | 20% | -8.0% | 18.2% | 1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 12% | -4.3% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 13.7% | 0.0% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 8% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 16% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.3% | 25.7% | 6.4% | 33.8% | -8.1% |
| Other | 4.3% | 4.7% | 0.4% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.8% 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% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 5.4% | 3.7% | -1.7% | 3.1% | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 4.5% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 87.7% | 79.8% | -7.9% | 81.4% | -1.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 85.8% 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 | 91.2% | 85.8% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 2.6% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 6.4% | 2.4% | 5.6% | 0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.5% | 85.6% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 2.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 11.4% | 10.8% | 9.8% | 1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.7% | 1.1% | -6.6% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.1% | 76.7% | 5.4% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.3% | 13.5% | -3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33% | 37.2% | -4.2% |
| Christian | 48.8% | 46.2% | 2.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 4.2% | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Muslim | 8.3% | 6.5% | 1.8% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carterweys was 59.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.7% lower than the Dunstable East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Carterweys has the 13th highest crime rate of 35 local areas in Dunstable East and the 333rd highest crime rate of 871 local areas in Central Bedfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 90.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69 Carterweys, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2025-01-21 | £441,746 |
| 59 Carterweys, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £392,000 | 2024-08-23 | £422,061 |
| 61 Carterweys, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2024-05-31 | £412,286 |
| 67 Carterweys, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2023-10-27 | £331,098 |
| 14 Carterweys, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2023-07-17 | £424,246 |
LU5 4RB area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 4RB 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in LU5 4RB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 101 |
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Education | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Nursery School Goldstone Crescent , LU5 4QU | 4out of 4 | 109 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pastures Way Nursery School Pastures Way , LU4 0PE | 3out of 4 | 1,565 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Nursery School Westfield Road , LU6 1DL | 4out of 4 | 2,701 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gill Blowers Nursery School 1 Mossdale Court , Teesdale LU4 9JL | 2out of 4 | 3,060 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hadrian Academy Hadrian Avenue , LU5 4SR | 3out of 4 | 20 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Vale Academy Wilbury Drive , LU5 4QP | 3out of 4 | 244 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christophers Academy Gorham Way , LU5 4NJ | 3out of 4 | 863 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chantry Primary Academy Tomlinson Avenue , LU4 0QP | 3out of 4 | 1,245 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Augustine's Academy Oakwood Avenue , LU5 4AS | 3out of 4 | 1,494 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,135 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Academy Dunstable Houghton Road , LU5 5AB | 2out of 4 | 2,018 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manshead CofE Academy Dunstable Road , Caddington LU1 4BB | 1out of 4 | 2,345 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Houghton Regis Academy Parkside Drive , Houghton Regis LU5 5PX | 1out of 4 | 2,573 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensbury Academy Langdale Road , LU6 3BU | 3out of 4 | 2,586 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 | 1,199 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 | 1,366 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 | 228 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's School 28 Priory Road , LU5 4HR | - not rated | 1,266 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Academy of Central Bedfordshire Kingsland Campus , Parkside Drive LU5 5PX | 3out of 4 | 2,589 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chiltern School Parkside Drive , LU5 5PX | 3out of 4 | 2,672 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Hikmah Boys School 145 High Street , Luton LU4 9LE | - not rated | 2,685 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | 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 | 520 yd | |
| Baxter Storey | Amazon, Unit LT04 Prologis | 530 yd | |
| The Restaurant | Vocalink - Mastercard, Unit 17 Humphrys Road | 653 yd | |
| Starbucks | Unit 1B Insignia Park, Luton Road | 751 yd | |
| TeamSport | Unit 27 Verey Road, Dunstable | 885 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ewe & Lamb | 140 Luton Road, Dunstable | 543 yd | |
| The Market Cross | 14 Luton Road, Dunstable | 551 yd | |
| The Poynters Arms | Poynters Road, Dunstable | 594 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Breeze | 55 Katherine Drive, Dunstable | 270 yd | |
| Curry Garden | 69 Katherine Drive, Dunstable | 270 yd | |
| Sams Best Kebab | 67 Katherine Drive, Dunstable | 270 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 63 Katherine Drive, Dunstable | 297 yd | |
| Paradise Takeaway | 133 Luton Road, Dunstable | 519 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | 37-43 Katherine Drive, Dunstable | 270 yd | |
| Lidl | 51 Luton Road, Dunstable | 685 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hadrian Academy HADRIAN AVENUE | grass pitches | 129 yd |
| Ridgeway Avenue Ridgeway Avenue | grass pitches | 142 yd |
| The Vale Academy WILBURY DRIVE | grass pitches | 311 yd |
| Luton Road Recreation Ground Luton Road | grass pitches | 697 yd |
| St Christophers Academy GORHAM WAY | grass pitches | 739 yd |
| The Chalk Hills Academy LEAGRAVE HIGH STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 938 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Dunstable) UNIT 7A UNIT 7A BOSCOMBE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 973 yd |
| Barnfield West Academy (Closed) Leagrave High Street | grass pitches | 1,052 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 | 179.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.