Angels Lane is in Houghton Regis, Dunstable and in South Bedfordshire district. LU5 5HH is located in the Houghton Regis 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 Angels Lane, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5HH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LU5 5HJ, LU5 5HA, LU5 5ES, LU5 5EY, LU5 5HL, LU5 5HE, LU5 5EA, LU5 5HP, LU5 5DT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LU5 5HH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.4% | 53.1% | -1.3% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 45.6% | 46.9% | 1.3% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
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 | 24.4% | 33% | 8.6% | 37.9% | -4.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.4% | 39% | -11.4% | 44.2% | -5.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 7.1% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 13.8% | 17.2% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 11.1% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 35% | 41.4% | 6.4% | 48.4% | -7.0% |
| Good health | 40.5% | 29% | -11.5% | 33.6% | -4.6% |
| Fair health | 16.5% | 17.6% | 1.1% | 12.7% | 4.9% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 10.1% | 4.3% | 4.0% | 6.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 5HH this area, 31.2% 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 18.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.6% | 31.2% | -5.4% | 18.2% | 13.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 13.2% | -1.8% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 12% | -6.5% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.7% | 9.4% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 10.5% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.6% | 18.8% | 8.2% | 33.8% | -15.0% |
| Other | 4.7% | 4.9% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.6% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 95.1% | 90.6% | -4.5% | 81.4% | 9.2% |
In this area, 82.1% 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 | 91.3% | 82.1% | -9.2% | 83.2% | -1.1% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 12.1% | 10.5% | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 2.3% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.3% | 82.1% | -6.2% | 83.2% | -1.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.2% | 7.2% | 9.8% | -2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 4.2% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 5.2% | 4.9% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 11% | 1.3% | -9.7% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.9% | 76.7% | -16.8% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Romania | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 24.1% | 13.5% | 10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.8% | 37.2% | 6.6% |
| Christian | 44.4% | 46.2% | -1.8% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Angels Lane was 194.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 120.1% higher than the Houghton Regis East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Angels Lane has the 8th highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Houghton Regis East and the 47th highest crime rate of 873 local areas in Central Bedfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 69.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Angels Lane, Dunstable, Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2007-10-16 | £269,383 |
| 6 Angels Lane, Dunstable, Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £53,000 | 1999-08-26 | £241,289 |
| 4 Angels Lane, Dunstable, Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £40,000 | 1999-04-21 | £194,019 |
| 4 Angels Lane, Dunstable, Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £32,500 | 1997-04-30 | £192,771 |
LU5 5HH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 5HH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 87 |
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Nursery School Goldstone Crescent , LU5 4QU | 3out of 4 | 1,938 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pastures Way Nursery School Pastures Way , LU4 0PE | 3out of 4 | 2,396 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Nursery School Westfield Road , LU6 1DL | 3out of 4 | 2,507 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gill Blowers Nursery School 1 Mossdale Court , Teesdale LU4 9JL | 3out of 4 | 3,838 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lea Bank Nursery Wauluds Bank Drive , LU3 3LZ | - not rated | 4,932 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Whitehead Church of England Academy Angels Lane , Houghton Regis LU5 5HH | - not rated | 59 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Whitehead CofE School Angels Lane , Houghton Regis LU5 5HH | - not rated | 59 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Houghton Regis Primary School St Michael's Avenue , Houghton Regis LU5 5DH | - not rated | 539 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tithe Farm Primary School Tithe Farm Road , Houghton Regis LU5 5JB | - not rated | 581 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Hammersmith Gardens , Houghton Regis LU5 5RG | - not rated | 632 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Northfields Technology College Houghton Road , LU5 5AB | - not rated | 1,362 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Academy Dunstable Houghton Road , LU5 5AB | - not rated | 1,386 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Houghton Regis Academy Parkside Drive , Houghton Regis LU5 5PX | - not rated | 1,420 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Bedfordshire UTC Parkside Drive , Kingsland Skills Centre LU5 5PY | - not rated | 1,544 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsland Community College Parkside Drive , Houghton Regis LU5 5PY | - not rated | 1,544 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Houghton Middle School Parkside Drive , Houghton Regis LU5 5PX | - not rated | 1,420 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brandreth Middle School Parkside Drive , Houghton Regis LU5 5PX | - not rated | 1,449 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Linmear Middle School Parkside Drive , Houghton Regis LU5 5PX | - not rated | 1,449 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Vale School Wilbury Drive , LU5 4QP | - not rated | 1,888 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton CofE VA Middle School High Street North , LU6 1NH | - not rated | 2,038 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Bedfordshire College Kingsway , LU5 4HG | - not rated | 1,852 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priory Academy Priory Academy, Britain Street , LU5 4JA | 3out of 4 | 2,643 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiltern Education Trust 12 Queen Street , LU5 5BT | - not rated | 377 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Academy of Central Bedfordshire Kingsland Campus , Parkside Drive LU5 5PX | 3out of 4 | 1,422 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillcrest School Regis Education Centre , Parkside Drive LU5 5PX | - not rated | 1,449 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Bedfordshire PRU Kingsland Campus , Parkside Drive LU5 5PY | - not rated | 1,544 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chiltern School Parkside Drive , LU5 5PX | 3out of 4 | 1,760 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe & Smoothies Bar | 5 Bedford Square, Houghton Regis | 125 yd | |
| Cinnamon Lounge | 12 Bedford Square, Houghton Regis | 145 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kings Arms | High Street, Houghton Regis | 324 yd | |
| The Chequers | East End, Houghton Regis | 425 yd | |
| The Crown | East End, Houghton Regis | 425 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China House | 11 Bedford Square, Houghton Regis | 125 yd | |
| Istanbul Takeaway | 4 Bedford Square, Houghton Regis | 146 yd | |
| East Ocean Fish and Chips | 4 Bedford Road, Houghton Regis | 169 yd | |
| Tithe Chicken & Chips | 145A Tithe Farm Road, Houghton Regis | 735 yd | |
| BBB Group Ltd | 1 The Cloisters, Houghton Regis | 950 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd | High Street, Houghton Regis | 376 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | Houghton Road, Houghton Regis | 1,012 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moore Crescent Recreation Ground Moore Crescent | grass pitches | 712 yd |
| Iron Bodies Gym UNIT 7-8 UNIT 7-8 WESTBURY CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 731 yd |
| Orchard Close Recreation Ground Orchard Close | grass pitches | 912 yd |
| Tithe Farm Road Recreation Ground Tithe Farm Road | grass pitches | 967 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 | 53.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 46.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 46.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 46.2% |
| 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.