Dunstable Road is in Toddington, Dunstable and in South Bedfordshire district. LU5 6DR is located in the Toddington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mid Bedfordshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dunstable Road, Toddington, Dunstable, LU5 6DR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LU5 6EP, LU5 6EB, LU5 6FB, LU5 6DP, LU5 6EU, LU5 6DS, LU5 6DL, LU5 6ED, LU5 6ER.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LU5 6DR is primarily male, with 53.5% of the population 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 | 51.9% | 46.5% | -5.4% | 51.0% | -4.5% |
| Male | 48.1% | 53.5% | 5.4% | 49.0% | 4.5% |
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 | 32.1% | 40.4% | 8.3% | 37.9% | 2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.5% | 36.2% | -2.3% | 44.2% | -8.0% |
| Separated | 5.5% | 3.7% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 11.9% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 13.8% | 7.8% | -6.0% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
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 | 43.9% | 45.3% | 1.4% | 48.4% | -3.1% |
| Good health | 34% | 32.4% | -1.6% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 16% | 14.8% | -1.2% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 6.3% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.2% | 19.3% | -5.9% | 18.2% | 1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 10.1% | -5.0% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 15.6% | -0.9% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 8.3% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 13.8% | -0.9% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.2% | 33% | 12.8% | 33.8% | -0.8% |
| Other | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 90% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 95% | 90% | -5.0% | 81.4% | 8.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 90.6% 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 | 96.2% | 90.6% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 5.1% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 3.5% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95% | 91% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 7.8% | 7.0% | 9.8% | -2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 0% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80% | 76.7% | 3.3% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 14.1% | 13.5% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.9% | 37.2% | -3.3% |
| Christian | 58.7% | 46.2% | 12.5% |
| Hindu | 3.5% | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dunstable Road was 148.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 143.1% higher than the Eaton Bray average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dunstable Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Eaton Bray and the 74th highest crime rate of 871 local areas in Central Bedfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 96.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.5%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88 Dunstable Road, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2025-09-15 | £255,000 |
| 58 Dunstable Road, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2025-05-02 | £161,886 |
| 12 Dunstable Road, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2025-03-28 | £286,950 |
| 60 Dunstable Road, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £252,500 | 2025-03-27 | £254,228 |
| 108 Dunstable Road, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2025-03-14 | £459,184 |
LU5 6DR 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| 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 | 627 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chalton Lower School Luton Road , Chalton LU4 9UJ | 3out of 4 | 3,407 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Primary School Grove Road , Houghton Regis LU5 5PE | 3out of 4 | 3,824 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hockliffe Lower School Woburn Road , Hockliffe LU7 9LL | 4out of 4 | 4,017 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harlington Lower School Westoning Road , Harlington LU5 6PD | 4out of 4 | 4,188 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houghton Regis Academy Parkside Drive , Houghton Regis LU5 5PX | 1out of 4 | 4,279 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harlington Upper School Goswell End Road , Harlington LU5 6NX | 3out of 4 | 4,595 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkfields Middle School Park Road , Toddington LU5 6AB | - not rated | 823 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 4,260 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chiltern School Parkside Drive , LU5 5PX | 3out of 4 | 4,380 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bistro Twenty Four | 24 High Street, Toddington | 508 yd | |
| Soper & Co | 8 High Street, Toddington | 581 yd | |
| Red Chilli Restaurant | 11 Market Square, Toddington | 655 yd | |
| Delicious Desserts | 1-3 Church Square, Toddington | 735 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toddington Social & Services Club | 15 High Street, Toddington | 340 yd | |
| The Oddfellows Arms | Market Square, Toddington | 655 yd | |
| The Bell | 4 Market Square, Toddington | 655 yd | |
| Chalgrave Manor Golf Club | Dunstable Road, Toddington | 1,052 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tin Yau Takeaway | 20 High Street, Toddington | 412 yd | |
| UK Fried Chicken | 32A High Street, Toddington | 471 yd | |
| Peking House | 15 Market Square, Toddington | 655 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Glebe RANDALL DRIVE | grass pitches | 370 yd |
| Toddington Recreation Ground LUTON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 478 yd |
| Parkfields Middle School PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 881 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 | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 85.2% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 127.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.