Markham Crescent is in Dunstable and in South Bedfordshire district. LU5 4SS is located in the Dunstable-Icknield 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 Markham Crescent, Dunstable, LU5 4SS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: LU5 4ST, LU5 4SH, LU5 4NR, LU5 4SU, LU5 4NS, LU5 4SZ, LU5 4RA, LU5 4NU, LU4 0LD.

Markham Crescent Street Report

Property Prices

Average property prices on Markham Crescent are based on 21 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.

Estimated Average Property Prices for LU5 4SS

Average Price
£405,548
Semi-Detached
£407,470
Terraced
£513,869
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£314,860
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Markham Crescent

Average Price
£402,846
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Markham CrescentStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2023
12 Markham Crescent, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building 		£362,0002023-11-03 £364,472
18 Markham Crescent, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building 		£350,0002023-03-31 £348,496
43 Markham Crescent, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building 		£360,0002023-01-13 £354,536
22 Markham Crescent, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building 		£450,0002022-07-08 £453,073
31 Markham Crescent, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building 		£330,0002021-02-05 £392,163

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
4out of 4Willow Nursery School
Goldstone Crescent, LU5 4QU 		506 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
3out of 4Pastures Way Nursery School
Pastures Way, LU4 0PE 		1,088 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
2out of 4The Gill Blowers Nursery School
1 Mossdale Court, Teesdale LU4 9JL 		2,566 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
4out of 4Westfield Nursery School
Westfield Road, LU6 1DL 		3,160 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
3out of 4The Vale Academy
Wilbury Drive, LU5 4QP 		375 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
3out of 4Hadrian Academy
Hadrian Avenue, LU5 4SR 		510 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
3out of 4St Christophers Academy
Gorham Way, LU5 4NJ 		613 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
3out of 4Chantry Primary Academy
Tomlinson Avenue, LU4 0QP 		800 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
3out of 4Southfield Primary School
Pastures Way, LU4 0PE 		1,102 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
3out of 4The Chalk Hills Academy
Leagrave High St, LU4 0NE 		655 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
2out of 4Challney High School for Girls
Addington Way, LU4 9FJ 		2,272 yd Academy converter No Girls More About School
4out of 4Challney High School for Boys
Stoneygate Road, LU4 9TJ 		2,280 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Boys More About School
1out of 4Houghton Regis Academy
Parkside Drive, Houghton Regis LU5 5PX 		2,372 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
2out of 4All Saints Academy Dunstable
Houghton Road, LU5 5AB 		2,389 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
- not ratedCentral Bedfordshire College
Kingsway, LU5 4HG 		1,667 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
3out of 4Priory Academy
Britain Street, LU5 4JA 		1,849 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
- not ratedOneschool Global Dunstable
Ridgeway Avenue, LU5 4QL 		719 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
- not ratedSt George's School
28 Priory Road, LU5 4HR 		1,752 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
- not ratedAl Hikmah Boys School
145 High Street, Luton LU4 9LE 		2,213 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School
- not ratedKings House Preparatory School and Nursery
King's House, High Street Leagrave LU4 9JY 		2,219 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
3out of 4The Academy of Central Bedfordshire
Kingsland Campus, Parkside Drive LU5 5PX 		2,390 yd Free schools alternative provision No Mixed 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 Road532 yd
Dhilkush wellbeing clubHindu Community Centre634 yd
Guru Nanak Wellbeing Club161-161B Dunstable Road881 yd
Cafe PausaDunelm Ltd, Luton Road993 yd
Baxter StoreyAmazon, Unit LT04 Prologis1,021 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Poynters ArmsPoynters Road, Dunstable282 yd
The Ewe & Lamb140 Luton Road, Dunstable647 yd
The Club (Lewsey Social Club)Sport Inn On The Park, Pastures Way801 yd
The Halfway House350 Luton Road, Dunstable849 yd
The Market Cross14 Luton Road, Dunstable1,001 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Indian Spice (Authentic)530 Leagrave High Street227 yd
Domino's Pizza63 Katherine Drive, Dunstable253 yd
Ocean Breeze55 Katherine Drive, Dunstable275 yd
Curry Garden69 Katherine Drive, Dunstable275 yd
Sams Best Kebab67 Katherine Drive, Dunstable275 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Co-operative Group37-43 Katherine Drive, Dunstable275 yd
Co-operative7-9 St Dominics Square871 yd
TescoSkimpot Road, Dunstable1,025 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
The Chalk Hills Academy
LEAGRAVE HIGH STREET 		artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite444 yd
The Vale Academy
WILBURY DRIVE 		grass pitches492 yd
St Christophers Academy
GORHAM WAY 		grass pitches494 yd
Barnfield West Academy (Closed)
Leagrave High Street 		grass pitches562 yd
Hadrian Academy
HADRIAN AVENUE 		grass pitches586 yd
Ridgeway Avenue
Ridgeway Avenue 		grass pitches634 yd
Chantry Primary Academy
TOMLINSON AVENUE 		grass pitches819 yd
Newton Recreation Ground
Skimpot Road 		artificial grass pitch, grass pitches916 yd
Dimensions Fitness (Luton) (Closed)
Poynters Road 		health and fitness suite935 yd
Luton Road Recreation Ground
Luton Road 		grass pitches1,003 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 speed47.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed171.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed16.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed50 Mbit/s

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

Safety

Is Markham Crescent Street dangerous?

In 2023, 223 crimes were reported near Markham Crescent . 42% of streets in the UK are more dangerous. This street can be considered not safe. The most common type of crime was violence and sexual offences. Crime rate was measured within a 0.5 mile radius of LU5 4SS.

Crime statistics are based on data provided by Home Office through data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence.

Crime Statistics

All Crimes 223
Violence And Sexual Offences 98
Anti Social Behaviour 26
Vehicle Crime 18
Public Order 17
Other Theft 15
Criminal Damage And Arson 13
Shoplifting 11
Burglary 8
Possession Of Weapons 5
Drugs 4
Other Crime 3
Bicycle Theft 2
Robbery 2
Theft From The Person 1

List of latest crimes

List of latest crimes committed within a 0.5 mile radius of the center of LU5 4SS.

MonthCrime TypeOutcomeLocationDistance
2023-12Criminal damage and arsonInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Chanfield Close528 yd
2023-12Criminal damage and arsonInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Bracknell Close286 yd
2023-12Criminal damage and arsonInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Old Dairy Court378 yd
2023-12Other theftUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Evelyn Road378 yd
2023-12Criminal damage and arsonInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Carterweys494 yd
2023-12Criminal damage and arsonUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Supermarket281 yd
2023-12Public orderUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Supermarket281 yd
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Supermarket281 yd
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesUnder investigationOn or near Supermarket281 yd
2023-12Vehicle crimeInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Petrol Station455 yd

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee107
Retired82
Part-Time Employee30
Self-Employed21
Unemployed10
Other9
Looking after home or family8
Student (economically inactive)8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)1
Long-Term Sick or disabled

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles33
Construction25
Education23
Human health and social work activities23
Manufacturing18
Other11
Accommodation and food service activities11
Transport and storage11
Professional, scientific and technical activities10
Administrative and support service activities10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security6
Real estate activities4
Financial and insurance activities4
Information and communication2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1

People

Gender

Female166
Male161

Partnership Status

Single70
Married: Opposite sex158
Separated8
Divorced21
Widowed20

Health

Very good health134
Good health125
Fair health55
Bad health12
Very bad health1

Education and Qualifications

No qualifications43
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 38
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 32
Apprenticeship31
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 47
Degree or Similar 74
Other12

Culture

Ethnic Group

Bangladeshi10
Indian23
Pakistani1
Other Asian6
Black African18
Black Caribbean15
Other Black1
Mixed White and Asian2
Mixed White and African3
White245
Arab2

Country of Birth

United Kingdom278
European Union17
Rest of Europe1
Africa12
Middle East and Asia13
The Americas and the Caribbean4
Oceania1

Length of Residence

Born in the UK278
10+ Years45
5-10 Years3

Passport Held

United Kingdom290
Ireland8
Germany1
Italy2
Poland5
Other EU countries2
South and Eastern Africa1
Southern Asia2
No passport held17

Religion

No religion100
Christian176
Buddhist1
Hindu23
Jewish1
Muslim14
Other religion1
Not answered9
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