Overview of LU5 4SP

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Hadrian Avenue is in Dunstable and in South Bedfordshire district. LU5 4SP 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 Hadrian Avenue, Dunstable, LU5 4SP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: LU5 4SW, LU5 4QY, LU5 4RA, LU5 4SY, LU5 4ST, LU5 4TA, LU5 4QZ, LU5 4SU, LU5 4SJ.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LU5 4SP has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female52.3%49%-3.3% 51.0% -2.0%
Male47.7%51%3.3% 49.0% 2.0%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single22.3%30.8%8.5% 37.9% -7.1%
Married: Opposite sex56.7%50.2%-6.5% 44.2% 6.0%
Separated2.1%1.9%-0.2% 2.2% -0.3%
Divorced6.5%9.2%2.7% 9.1% 0.1%
Widowed12.4%7.9%-4.5% 6.1% 1.8%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health49.7%46.5%-3.2% 48.4% -1.9%
Good health30.9%35.7%4.8% 33.6% 2.1%
Fair health13.7%13.4%-0.3% 12.7% 0.7%
Bad health5.1%3.1%-2.0% 4.0% -0.9%
Very bad health0.6%1.3%0.7% 1.2% 0.1%

Education and Qualifications

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications27.5%23.1%-4.4% 18.2% 4.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 12.4%14.6%2.2% 9.6% 5.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels20.6%15.8%-4.8% 13.4% 2.4%
Apprenticeship7.2%6.6%-0.6% 5.3% 1.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels10%13.3%3.3% 16.9% -3.6%
Degree or Similar15.1%24.1%9.0% 33.8% -9.7%
Other7.2%2.5%-4.7% 2.8% -0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi1.1%0%-1.1% 1.1% -1.1%
Chinese0.3%2.1%1.8% 0.7% 1.4%
Indian3.1%3.1%0.0% 3.1% 0.0%
Pakistani2.3%0%-2.3% 2.7% -2.7%
Other Asian1.4%5.4%4.0% 1.6% 3.8%
Black African0%1%1.0% 2.5% -1.5%
Black Caribbean2%3.6%1.6% 1.0% 2.6%
Other Black0.3%0.5%0.2% 0.5% 0.0%
Mixed White and Asian0.3%0.5%0.2% 0.8% -0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.9%0.8%-0.1% 0.9% -0.1%
White88.3%80.9%-7.4% 81.4% -0.5%
Arab0%1%1.0% 0.6% 0.4%
Other0%1%1.0% 1.6% -0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 79.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom89.4%79.1%-10.3% 83.2% -4.1%
European Union4%12.7%8.7% 6.1% 6.6%
Africa0.6%1%0.4% 2.7% -1.7%
Middle East and Asia4.9%5.2%0.3% 5.6% -0.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean1.1%2.1%1.0% 1.3% 0.8%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK85.4%79.3%-6.1% 83.2% -3.9%
10+ Years1.1%14.5%13.4% 9.8% 4.7%
5-10 Years0.9%3.9%3.0% 2.9% 1.0%
2-5 Years3.4%0.5%-2.9% 2.2% -1.7%
Less than 2 years9.1%1.8%-7.3% 1.9% -0.1%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom75.3% 76.7% -1.4%
Ireland2.3% 0.6% 1.7%
France0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Italy1.3% 0.6% 0.7%
Poland4.7% 1.3% 3.4%
Romania2.3% 0.9% 1.4%
Other EU countries1.8% 1.5% 0.3%
North Africa0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
Southern Asia1.6% 1.2% 0.4%
No passport held10.2% 13.5% -3.3%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion29.2% 37.2% -8.0%
Christian57.3% 46.2% 11.1%
Buddhist1.6% 0.5% 1.1%
Hindu1.6% 1.7% -0.1%
Jewish0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Muslim2.9% 6.5% -3.6%
Sikh1.3% 0.9% 0.4%
Other religion0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
Not answered5.7% 6.0% -0.3%

Safety

Is Hadrian Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hadrian Avenue was 44.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.8% lower than the Dunstable East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Hadrian Avenue has the 15th highest crime rate of 35 local areas in Dunstable East and the 429th lowest crime rate of 871 local areas in Central Bedfordshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.8%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£52,400
Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in LU5 4SP, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Hadrian Avenue are based on 62 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for South Bedfordshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Hadrian Avenue, Dunstable, LU5 4SP

Estimated Average Property Prices for LU5 4SP

Average Price
£375,769
Semi-Detached
£397,276
Terraced
£327,860
Detached
£438,161
Flats/Maisonettes
£304,468
Other
£500

Estimated Average Property Prices for Hadrian Avenue

Average Price
£385,968
Semi-Detached
£408,546
Terraced
£339,137
Detached
£399,384
Flats/Maisonettes
£238,974
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Hadrian AvenueStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
92 Hadrian Avenue, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£472,5002024-11-29 £504,607
44 Hadrian Avenue, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£312,5002024-11-28 £333,735
4 Hadrian Avenue, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire
Terraced, an established residential building
£300,0002024-04-08 £324,736
8 Hadrian Avenue, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire
Terraced, an established residential building
£260,0002023-11-10 £277,045
108 Hadrian Avenue, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire
Other, an established residential building
£5002023-03-16 £510
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LU5 4SP

Employment

LU5 4SP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 4SP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee114
Retired94
Part-Time Employee31
Self-Employed31
Looking after home or family10
Other9
Student (economically inactive)8
Long-Term Sick or disabled7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)6
Unemployed3

Employment Industry

Manufacturing20
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles19
Education18
Transport and storage17
Human health and social work activities16
Construction16
Professional, scientific and technical activities13
Other11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security9
Administrative and support service activities6
Information and communication5
Financial and insurance activities3
Accommodation and food service activities3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities2
Real estate activities2

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Willow Nursery School
Goldstone Crescent , LU5 4QU
4out of 4 252 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Pastures Way Nursery School
Pastures Way , LU4 0PE
3out of 4 1,296 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
The Gill Blowers Nursery School
1 Mossdale Court , Teesdale LU4 9JL
2out of 4 2,828 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Westfield Nursery School
Westfield Road , LU6 1DL
4out of 4 2,861 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Vale Academy
Wilbury Drive , LU5 4QP
3out of 4 76 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Hadrian Academy
Hadrian Avenue , LU5 4SR
3out of 4 323 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
St Christophers Academy
Gorham Way , LU5 4NJ
3out of 4 869 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Chantry Primary Academy
Tomlinson Avenue , LU4 0QP
3out of 4 959 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Southfield Primary School
Pastures Way , LU4 0PE
3out of 4 1,286 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Chalk Hills Academy
Leagrave High St , LU4 0NE
3out of 4 956 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
All Saints Academy Dunstable
Houghton Road , LU5 5AB
2out of 4 2,078 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Houghton Regis Academy
Parkside Drive , Houghton Regis LU5 5PX
1out of 4 2,299 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Challney High School for Girls
Addington Way , LU4 9FJ
2out of 4 2,579 yd Academy converter No Girls More About School
Challney High School for Boys
Stoneygate Road , LU4 9TJ
4out of 4 2,592 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Boys More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Central Bedfordshire College
Kingsway , LU5 4HG
- not rated 1,379 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Priory Academy
Britain Street , LU5 4JA
3out of 4 1,649 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Oneschool Global Dunstable
Ridgeway Avenue , LU5 4QL
- not rated 517 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
St George's School
28 Priory Road , LU5 4HR
- not rated 1,546 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
The Academy of Central Bedfordshire
Kingsland Campus , Parkside Drive LU5 5PX
3out of 4 2,316 yd Free schools alternative provision No Mixed More About School
The Chiltern School
Parkside Drive , LU5 5PX
3out of 4 2,383 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Al Hikmah Boys School
145 High Street , Luton LU4 9LE
- not rated 2,512 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The RestaurantVocalink - Mastercard, Unit 17 Humphrys Road372 yd
Baxter StoreyAmazon, Unit LT04 Prologis771 yd
Cafe PausaDunelm Ltd, Luton Road818 yd
Costa LtdCosta House, Samuel Court828 yd
Guru Nanak Wellbeing Club161-161B Dunstable Road867 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Poynters ArmsPoynters Road, Dunstable299 yd
The Ewe & Lamb140 Luton Road, Dunstable722 yd
The Market Cross14 Luton Road, Dunstable853 yd
The Club (Lewsey Social Club)Sport Inn On The Park, Pastures Way1,068 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Ocean Breeze55 Katherine Drive, Dunstable298 yd
Curry Garden69 Katherine Drive, Dunstable298 yd
Sams Best Kebab67 Katherine Drive, Dunstable298 yd
Domino's Pizza63 Katherine Drive, Dunstable304 yd
Indian Spice (Authentic)530 Leagrave High Street451 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Co-operative Group37-43 Katherine Drive, Dunstable298 yd
Co-operative7-9 St Dominics Square915 yd
Lidl51 Luton Road, Dunstable987 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
The Vale Academy
WILBURY DRIVE
grass pitches181 yd
Hadrian Academy
HADRIAN AVENUE
grass pitches337 yd
Ridgeway Avenue
Ridgeway Avenue
grass pitches435 yd
The Chalk Hills Academy
LEAGRAVE HIGH STREET
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite717 yd
St Christophers Academy
GORHAM WAY
grass pitches741 yd
Barnfield West Academy (Closed)
Leagrave High Street
grass pitches852 yd
Chantry Primary Academy
TOMLINSON AVENUE
grass pitches937 yd
Luton Road Recreation Ground
Luton Road
grass pitches972 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed60.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed121.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed11.4 Mbit/s
Average upload speed14.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.