Cheney Close, Toddington, Dunstable, LU5 6BE

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LU5 6BE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	45.2%	50.5%	5.3%	51.0%	-0.5%
Male	54.8%	49.5%	-5.3%	49.0%	0.5%

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 6BE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.1% 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	16.1%	25.6%	9.5%	37.9%	-12.3%
Married: Opposite sex	70.5%	57.1%	-13.4%	44.2%	12.9%
Separated	1.1%	1.1%	0.0%	2.2%	-1.1%
Divorced	4.2%	8.6%	4.4%	9.1%	-0.5%
Widowed	8%	7.5%	-0.5%	6.1%	1.4%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	49.6%	48.2%	-1.4%	48.4%	-0.2%
Good health	38.6%	39.5%	0.9%	33.6%	5.9%
Fair health	9.2%	9.9%	0.7%	12.7%	-2.8%
Bad health	1.7%	1.8%	0.1%	4.0%	-2.2%
Very bad health	0.9%	0.6%	-0.3%	1.2%	-0.6%

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	14.9%	11.6%	-3.3%	18.2%	-6.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.6%	9.4%	-3.2%	9.6%	-0.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.2%	14.6%	-2.6%	13.4%	1.2%
Apprenticeship	8.8%	9.7%	0.9%	5.3%	4.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	16.9%	21%	4.1%	16.9%	4.1%
Degree or Similar	26.1%	31.1%	5.0%	33.8%	-2.7%
Other	3.4%	2.6%	-0.8%	2.8%	-0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.8% 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)
Chinese	1.2%	1.2%	0.0%	0.7%	0.5%
Indian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	3.1%	-2.8%
Black African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.5%	-2.2%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.0%	-0.7%
Mixed White and Asian	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.9%	-0.3%
Mixed Other	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.8%	0.4%
White	97.4%	95.8%	-1.6%	81.4%	14.4%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.9% 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	98.3%	94.9%	-3.4%	83.2%	11.7%
European Union	0%	2.1%	2.1%	6.1%	-4.0%
Africa	0%	0.9%	0.9%	2.7%	-1.8%
Middle East and Asia	0.6%	1.8%	1.2%	5.6%	-3.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.9%	0.3%	-0.6%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.7%	94.9%	-2.8%	83.2%	11.7%
10+ Years	0%	3.3%	3.3%	9.8%	-6.5%
5-10 Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	0%	1.2%	1.2%	2.2%	-1.0%
Less than 2 years	2.3%	0.3%	-2.0%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	89.9%	76.7%	13.2%
Ireland	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Spain	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Romania	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Other EU countries	1.2%	1.5%	-0.3%
No passport held	7.1%	13.5%	-6.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	29.9%	37.2%	-7.3%
Christian	60.2%	46.2%	14.0%
Hindu	0.3%	1.7%	-1.4%
Muslim	2.4%	6.5%	-4.1%
Other religion	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Not answered	6.6%	6.0%	0.6%

Safety

Is Cheney Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cheney Close was 15.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.9% lower than the Eaton Bray average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Cheney Close has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Eaton Bray and the 88th lowest crime rate of 871 local areas in Central Bedfordshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.0%.

🔎 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 6BE, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very 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 - 1/10 (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 - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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) - 1/10 (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) - 1/10 (very 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 Cheney Close are based on 7 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 Cheney Close, Toddington, Dunstable, LU5 6BE

Estimated Average Property Prices for LU5 6BE

Average Price
£528,618

Semi-Detached
£528,618

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Cheney Close

Average Price
£506,797

Semi-Detached
£506,797

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Cheney CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
2 Cheney Close, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£525,000	2024-10-07	£561,927
1 Cheney Close, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£600,000	2023-03-17	£637,007
9 Cheney Close, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£397,500	2020-07-03	£490,452
4 Cheney Close, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£227,000	2012-12-07	£444,683
3 Cheney Close, Dunstable, Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£211,000	2008-12-10	£427,703

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LU5 6BE

Employment

LU5 6BE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	93
Retired	79
Part-Time Employee	35
Self-Employed	24
Student (economically inactive)	16
Looking after home or family	7
Unemployed	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	2
Other	0

Employment Industry

Construction	23
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	22
Education	19
Human health and social work activities	16
Information and communication	13
Professional, scientific and technical activities	11
Accommodation and food service activities	11
Manufacturing	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Financial and insurance activities	8
Other	5
Administrative and support service activities	4
Real estate activities	4
Transport and storage	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

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	172 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Harlington Lower School Westoning Road , Harlington LU5 6PD	4out of 4	3,937 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Chalton Lower School Luton Road , Chalton LU4 9UJ	3out of 4	4,091 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hockliffe Lower School Woburn Road , Hockliffe LU7 9LL	4out of 4	4,137 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Eversholt Lower School Church End , Eversholt MK17 9DU	4out of 4	4,457 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	4,369 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Houghton Regis Academy Parkside Drive , Houghton Regis LU5 5PX	1out of 4	5,053 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	237 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	5,034 yd	Free schools alternative provision	No	Mixed	More About School
The Chiltern School Parkside Drive , LU5 5PX	3out of 4	5,138 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	352 yd
Soper & Co	8 High Street, Toddington	387 yd
Bistro Twenty Four	24 High Street, Toddington	403 yd
Red Chilli Restaurant	11 Market Square, Toddington	439 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Oddfellows Arms	Market Square, Toddington	439 yd
The Bell	4 Market Square, Toddington	439 yd
Toddington Social & Services Club	15 High Street, Toddington	538 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
UK Fried Chicken	32A High Street, Toddington	428 yd
Peking House	15 Market Square, Toddington	439 yd
Tin Yau Takeaway	20 High Street, Toddington	464 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Parkfields Middle School PARK ROAD	grass pitches	158 yd
Toddington Recreation Ground LUTON ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	612 yd
Toddington Manor (Closed) Toddington Manor Toddington Manor Park Road	grass pitches	785 yd
The Glebe RANDALL DRIVE	grass pitches	1,053 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	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/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	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	145.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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