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.
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).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 49% | -3.3% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 47.7% | 51% | 3.3% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 | 22.3% | 30.8% | 8.5% | 37.9% | -7.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.7% | 50.2% | -6.5% | 44.2% | 6.0% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 9.2% | 2.7% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 12.4% | 7.9% | -4.5% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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 | 49.7% | 46.5% | -3.2% | 48.4% | -1.9% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 35.7% | 4.8% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 13.4% | -0.3% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 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 | 27.5% | 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 Levels | 20.6% | 15.8% | -4.8% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.2% | 6.6% | -0.6% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 13.3% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.1% | 24.1% | 9.0% | 33.8% | -9.7% |
| Other | 7.2% | 2.5% | -4.7% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.0% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 5.4% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 2.6% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| White | 88.3% | 80.9% | -7.4% | 81.4% | -0.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 79.1% 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 | 89.4% | 79.1% | -10.3% | 83.2% | -4.1% |
| European Union | 4% | 12.7% | 8.7% | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.9% | 5.2% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.4% | 79.3% | -6.1% | 83.2% | -3.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 14.5% | 13.4% | 9.8% | 4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 3.9% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 0.5% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.1% | 1.8% | -7.3% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.3% | 76.7% | -1.4% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 4.7% | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 10.2% | 13.5% | -3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.2% | 37.2% | -8.0% |
| Christian | 57.3% | 46.2% | 11.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
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%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92 Hadrian Avenue, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £472,500 | 2024-11-29 | £504,607 |
| 44 Hadrian Avenue, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £312,500 | 2024-11-28 | £333,735 |
| 4 Hadrian Avenue, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2024-04-08 | £324,736 |
| 8 Hadrian Avenue, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2023-11-10 | £277,045 |
| 108 Hadrian Avenue, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire Other, an established residential building | £500 | 2023-03-16 | £510 |
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%.
| Full-Time Employee | 114 |
| Retired | 94 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Restaurant | Vocalink - Mastercard, Unit 17 Humphrys Road | 372 yd | |
| Baxter Storey | Amazon, Unit LT04 Prologis | 771 yd | |
| Cafe Pausa | Dunelm Ltd, Luton Road | 818 yd | |
| Costa Ltd | Costa House, Samuel Court | 828 yd | |
| Guru Nanak Wellbeing Club | 161-161B Dunstable Road | 867 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Poynters Arms | Poynters Road, Dunstable | 299 yd | |
| The Ewe & Lamb | 140 Luton Road, Dunstable | 722 yd | |
| The Market Cross | 14 Luton Road, Dunstable | 853 yd | |
| The Club (Lewsey Social Club) | Sport Inn On The Park, Pastures Way | 1,068 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Breeze | 55 Katherine Drive, Dunstable | 298 yd | |
| Curry Garden | 69 Katherine Drive, Dunstable | 298 yd | |
| Sams Best Kebab | 67 Katherine Drive, Dunstable | 298 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 63 Katherine Drive, Dunstable | 304 yd | |
| Indian Spice (Authentic) | 530 Leagrave High Street | 451 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | 37-43 Katherine Drive, Dunstable | 298 yd | |
| Co-operative | 7-9 St Dominics Square | 915 yd | |
| Lidl | 51 Luton Road, Dunstable | 987 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Vale Academy WILBURY DRIVE | grass pitches | 181 yd |
| Hadrian Academy HADRIAN AVENUE | grass pitches | 337 yd |
| Ridgeway Avenue Ridgeway Avenue | grass pitches | 435 yd |
| The Chalk Hills Academy LEAGRAVE HIGH STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 717 yd |
| St Christophers Academy GORHAM WAY | grass pitches | 741 yd |
| Barnfield West Academy (Closed) Leagrave High Street | grass pitches | 852 yd |
| Chantry Primary Academy TOMLINSON AVENUE | grass pitches | 937 yd |
| Luton Road Recreation Ground Luton Road | grass pitches | 972 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 | 60.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 121.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.