Hadrian School Houses is in Dunstable and in South Bedfordshire district. LU5 4SR 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 School Houses, Dunstable, LU5 4SR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LU5 4QU, LU5 4QX, LU5 4RB, LU5 4QW, LU5 4QY, LU5 4QL, LU5 4QN, LU5 4RD, LU5 4RE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LU5 4SR has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 54.6% | 48.6% | -6.0% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 45.4% | 51.4% | 6.0% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 | 28.7% | 29.6% | 0.9% | 37.9% | -8.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.8% | 47.2% | 0.4% | 44.2% | 3.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.3% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 9.7% | 3.4% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 15.4% | 12.1% | -3.3% | 6.1% | 6.0% |
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 | 39% | 40.6% | 1.6% | 48.4% | -7.8% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 35.2% | -0.4% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 18.6% | 3.8% | 12.7% | 5.9% |
| Bad health | 7.8% | 4.4% | -3.4% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 1.2% | -1.5% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
In the area around LU5 4SR this area, 31.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 17.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35% | 31.9% | -3.1% | 18.2% | 13.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 10.5% | -1.9% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 10.5% | -1.3% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 7.8% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 16.4% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.3% | 17.4% | -1.9% | 33.8% | -16.4% |
| Other | 5.2% | 5.6% | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.9% | -1.4% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 90.4% | 86.6% | -3.8% | 81.4% | 5.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 81.6% 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 | 92.9% | 81.6% | -11.3% | 83.2% | -1.6% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 9.2% | 7.1% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.3% | 82.6% | -8.7% | 83.2% | -0.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10.7% | 10.7% | 9.8% | 0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 4.2% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.5% | 0.9% | -6.6% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.6% | 76.7% | -8.1% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 19.3% | 13.5% | 5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.2% | 37.2% | -1.0% |
| Christian | 43.2% | 46.2% | -3.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Not answered | 13.8% | 6.0% | 7.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hadrian School Houses was 594.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 493.9% higher than the Dunstable East average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Hadrian School Houses has the highest crime rate of 35 local areas in Dunstable East and the 7th highest crime rate of 871 local areas in Central Bedfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 143.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Hadrian School Houses, Dunstable, Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £177,000 | 2004-03-29 | £406,059 |
| 2 Hadrian School Houses, Dunstable, Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £39,000 | 1997-07-18 | £220,790 |
LU5 4SR 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 119 |
| Retired | 106 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Education | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 4out of 4 | 87 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pastures Way Nursery School Pastures Way , LU4 0PE | 3out of 4 | 1,602 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Nursery School Westfield Road , LU6 1DL | 4out of 4 | 2,578 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gill Blowers Nursery School 1 Mossdale Court , Teesdale LU4 9JL | 2out of 4 | 3,132 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 | 187 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Vale Academy Wilbury Drive , LU5 4QP | 3out of 4 | 230 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christophers Academy Gorham Way , LU5 4NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,029 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chantry Primary Academy Tomlinson Avenue , LU4 0QP | 3out of 4 | 1,261 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southfield Primary School Pastures Way , LU4 0PE | 3out of 4 | 1,589 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 | 1,238 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Academy Dunstable Houghton Road , LU5 5AB | 2out of 4 | 1,855 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Houghton Regis Academy Parkside Drive , Houghton Regis LU5 5PX | 1out of 4 | 2,461 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manshead CofE Academy Dunstable Road , Caddington LU1 4BB | 1out of 4 | 2,478 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensbury Academy Langdale Road , LU6 3BU | 3out of 4 | 2,554 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 | 1,084 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 | 1,356 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 | 263 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's School 28 Priory Road , LU5 4HR | - not rated | 1,251 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Academy of Central Bedfordshire Kingsland Campus , Parkside Drive LU5 5PX | 3out of 4 | 2,477 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chiltern School Parkside Drive , LU5 5PX | 3out of 4 | 2,581 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Hikmah Boys School 145 High Street , Luton LU4 9LE | - not rated | 2,795 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baxter Storey | Amazon, Unit LT04 Prologis | 466 yd | |
| Cafe Pausa | Dunelm Ltd, Luton Road | 558 yd | |
| The Restaurant | Vocalink - Mastercard, Unit 17 Humphrys Road | 578 yd | |
| TeamSport | Unit 27 Verey Road, Dunstable | 711 yd | |
| Tim Hortons | White Lion Retail Park, Boscombe Road | 793 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Poynters Arms | Poynters Road, Dunstable | 599 yd | |
| The Market Cross | 14 Luton Road, Dunstable | 615 yd | |
| The Ewe & Lamb | 140 Luton Road, Dunstable | 721 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Breeze | 55 Katherine Drive, Dunstable | 419 yd | |
| Curry Garden | 69 Katherine Drive, Dunstable | 419 yd | |
| Sams Best Kebab | 67 Katherine Drive, Dunstable | 419 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 63 Katherine Drive, Dunstable | 442 yd | |
| Paradise Takeaway | 133 Luton Road, Dunstable | 648 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | 37-43 Katherine Drive, Dunstable | 419 yd | |
| Lidl | 51 Luton Road, Dunstable | 740 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hadrian Academy HADRIAN AVENUE | grass pitches | 73 yd |
| The Vale Academy WILBURY DRIVE | grass pitches | 208 yd |
| Ridgeway Avenue Ridgeway Avenue | grass pitches | 208 yd |
| Luton Road Recreation Ground Luton Road | grass pitches | 834 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Dunstable) UNIT 7A UNIT 7A BOSCOMBE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 856 yd |
| St Christophers Academy GORHAM WAY | grass pitches | 902 yd |
| The Chalk Hills Academy LEAGRAVE HIGH STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,015 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.