Park Road, Toddington, Dunstable, LU5 6AB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LU5 6AB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.2% 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	49.3%	55.2%	5.9%	51.0%	4.2%
Male	50.7%	44.8%	-5.9%	49.0%	-4.2%

Partnership Status

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

In the immediate vicinity of LU5 6AB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	22.9%	24.7%	1.8%	37.9%	-13.2%
Married: Opposite sex	58%	51.3%	-6.7%	44.2%	7.1%
Married: Same sex	0%	1%	1.0%	0.3%	0.7%
Separated	2%	1.3%	-0.7%	2.2%	-0.9%
Divorced	9.9%	10.6%	0.7%	9.1%	1.5%
Widowed	7.2%	11.2%	4.0%	6.1%	5.1%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	53.5%	56.8%	3.3%	48.4%	8.4%
Good health	32.3%	27.4%	-4.9%	33.6%	-6.2%
Fair health	10%	12%	2.0%	12.7%	-0.7%
Bad health	3.6%	3.3%	-0.3%	4.0%	-0.7%
Very bad health	0.6%	0.5%	-0.1%	1.2%	-0.7%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	12.6%	12.5%	-0.1%	18.2%	-5.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.2%	6.4%	-3.8%	9.6%	-3.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.7%	15.7%	-1.0%	13.4%	2.3%
Apprenticeship	3.4%	4.5%	1.1%	5.3%	-0.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.3%	18.3%	5.0%	16.9%	1.4%
Degree or Similar	41.3%	39.7%	-1.6%	33.8%	5.9%
Other	2.4%	2.9%	0.5%	2.8%	0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.1% 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)
Other Asian	0%	1.4%	1.4%	1.6%	-0.2%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.8%	0.8%	1.0%	-0.2%
Other Black	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.5%	0.3%
Mixed White and Asian	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%	0.9%	-0.1%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	97.8%	95.1%	-2.7%	81.4%	13.7%
Other	0%	0.8%	0.8%	1.6%	-0.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	96.4%	93.2%	-3.2%	83.2%	10.0%
European Union	1.1%	3.8%	2.7%	6.1%	-2.3%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	0.6%	1.4%	0.8%	5.6%	-4.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%	1.3%	-0.5%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%
British Overseas	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.8%	93.2%	-2.6%	83.2%	10.0%
10+ Years	0.3%	4.6%	4.3%	9.8%	-5.2%
5-10 Years	0%	1.1%	1.1%	2.9%	-1.8%
2-5 Years	1.1%	1.1%	0.0%	2.2%	-1.1%
Less than 2 years	2.8%	0%	-2.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	89.2%	76.7%	12.5%
Ireland	1.1%	0.6%	0.5%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Romania	0.5%	0.9%	-0.4%
Other EU countries	0.8%	1.5%	-0.7%
Other Europe	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Southern Asia	0.5%	1.2%	-0.7%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	7%	13.5%	-6.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	38.4%	37.2%	1.2%
Christian	54.5%	46.2%	8.3%
Hindu	0.8%	1.7%	-0.9%
Not answered	6.3%	6.0%	0.3%

Safety

Is Park Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Park Road was 41.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.3% lower than the Eaton Bray average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Park Road has the 10th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Eaton Bray and the 395th lowest crime rate of 871 local areas in Central Bedfordshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.9%.

🔎 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. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£54,000

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in LU5 6AB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Park Road are based on 40 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 Park Road, Toddington, Dunstable, LU5 6AB

Estimated Average Property Prices for LU5 6AB

Average Price
£765,299

Semi-Detached
£560,679

Terraced
£368,335

Detached
£888,768

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£288,356

Estimated Average Property Prices for Park Road

Average Price
£732,827

Semi-Detached
£462,956

Terraced
£350,663

Detached
£1,081,302

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Park Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
9 Park Road, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£387,500	2024-04-05	£433,016
Denbigh House Park Road, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£1,250,000	2023-11-07	£1,362,229
22 Park Road, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£1,450,000	2023-09-14	£1,576,931
The Old Surgery Park Road, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£205,000	2023-06-20	£220,898
18 Park Road, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£750,000	2022-12-19	£790,541

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LU5 6AB

Employment

LU5 6AB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.

LU5 6AB 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 6AB 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%.

Economic Activity

Retired	102
Full-Time Employee	99
Self-Employed	47
Part-Time Employee	23
Student (economically inactive)	12
Long-Term Sick or disabled	9
Looking after home or family	8
Other	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Unemployed	3

Employment Industry

Education	28
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	25
Manufacturing	22
Construction	19
Human health and social work activities	17
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Information and communication	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Administrative and support service activities	8
Other	7
Financial and insurance activities	7
Transport and storage	7
Real estate activities	4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Toddington St George Church of England School Manor Road , Toddington LU5 6AJ	4out of 4	340 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Harlington Lower School Westoning Road , Harlington LU5 6PD	4out of 4	3,703 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Chalton Lower School Luton Road , Chalton LU4 9UJ	3out of 4	4,112 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hockliffe Lower School Woburn Road , Hockliffe LU7 9LL	4out of 4	4,373 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Eversholt Lower School Church End , Eversholt MK17 9DU	4out of 4	4,396 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Harlington Upper School Goswell End Road , Harlington LU5 6NX	3out of 4	4,138 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Houghton Regis Academy Parkside Drive , Houghton Regis LU5 5PX	1out of 4	5,138 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Parkfields Middle School Park Road , Toddington LU5 6AB	- not rated	133 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Academy of Central Bedfordshire Kingsland Campus , Parkside Drive LU5 5PX	3out of 4	5,119 yd	Free schools alternative provision	No	Mixed	More About School
The Chiltern School Parkside Drive , LU5 5PX	3out of 4	5,207 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Delicious Desserts	1-3 Church Square, Toddington	284 yd
Red Chilli Restaurant	11 Market Square, Toddington	402 yd
Soper & Co	8 High Street, Toddington	407 yd
Bistro Twenty Four	24 High Street, Toddington	462 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Oddfellows Arms	Market Square, Toddington	402 yd
The Bell	4 Market Square, Toddington	402 yd
Toddington Social & Services Club	15 High Street, Toddington	632 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Peking House	15 Market Square, Toddington	402 yd
UK Fried Chicken	32A High Street, Toddington	497 yd
Tin Yau Takeaway	20 High Street, Toddington	551 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Parkfields Middle School PARK ROAD	grass pitches	88 yd
Toddington Recreation Ground LUTON ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	633 yd
Toddington Manor (Closed) Toddington Manor Toddington Manor Park Road	grass pitches	671 yd

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	56.5%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	56.5%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	56.5%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	70.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed	112.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	18.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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