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Randall Drive is in Toddington, Dunstable and in South Bedfordshire district. LU5 6FE is located in the Toddington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mid Bedfordshire. This postcode has been in use since 1997-06-01.

StreetScan combines information about Randall Drive, Toddington, Dunstable, LU5 6FE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: LU5 6DT, LU5 6EE, LU5 6FD, LU5 6DS, LU5 6EN, LU5 6HB, LU5 6EH, LU5 6ER, LU5 6FB.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LU5 6FE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female48.1%51.4%3.3% 51.0% 0.4%
Male51.9%48.6%-3.3% 49.0% -0.4%

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 6FE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.3% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single27.8%25.6%-2.2% 37.9% -12.3%
Married: Opposite sex57.8%58.3%0.5% 44.2% 14.1%
Married: Same sex0%0.8%0.8% 0.3% 0.5%
Separated3.4%1.7%-1.7% 2.2% -0.5%
Divorced9.3%9.1%-0.2% 9.1% 0.0%
Widowed1.7%4.5%2.8% 6.1% -1.6%

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 (91.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health56.4%58.9%2.5% 48.4% 10.5%
Good health32.6%32.9%0.3% 33.6% -0.7%
Fair health7.9%7.5%-0.4% 12.7% -5.2%
Bad health1.7%0.7%-1.0% 4.0% -3.3%
Very bad health1.4%0%-1.4% 1.2% -1.2%

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.

In the area around LU5 6FE this area, 8.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications11%8.6%-2.4% 18.2% -9.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 14.8%6.2%-8.6% 9.6% -3.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels16.5%18.5%2.0% 13.4% 5.1%
Apprenticeship5.5%6.2%0.7% 5.3% 0.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels16%19.3%3.3% 16.9% 2.4%
Degree or Similar32.1%37.4%5.3% 33.8% 3.6%
Other4.2%3.7%-0.5% 2.8% 0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.9% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0%0.3%0.3% 1.1% -0.8%
Chinese2.1%0%-2.1% 0.7% -0.7%
Indian1%0%-1.0% 3.1% -3.1%
Pakistani0%1.4%1.4% 2.7% -1.3%
Other Asian1.4%0%-1.4% 1.6% -1.6%
Black African0%0.3%0.3% 2.5% -2.2%
Mixed White and Asian1.4%1.7%0.3% 0.8% 0.9%
Mixed White and Caribbean0%0.3%0.3% 0.9% -0.6%
White94.2%95.9%1.7% 81.4% 14.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom92.8%93.9%1.1% 83.2% 10.7%
European Union2.4%4.7%2.3% 6.1% -1.4%
Africa1%1%0.0% 2.7% -1.7%
Middle East and Asia3.1%0%-3.1% 5.6% -5.6%
Oceania0.7%0.3%-0.4% 0.3% 0.0%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK91.1%93.9%2.8% 83.2% 10.7%
10+ Years0.3%3.1%2.8% 9.8% -6.7%
5-10 Years1%1%0.0% 2.9% -1.9%
2-5 Years2.1%0%-2.1% 2.2% -2.2%
Less than 2 years5.5%2%-3.5% 1.9% 0.1%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom90.8% 76.7% 14.1%
Ireland0.7% 0.6% 0.1%
Portugal1% 0.5% 0.5%
Spain0.7% 0.4% 0.3%
Other EU countries1% 1.5% -0.5%
Oceania0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
No passport held5.4% 13.5% -8.1%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion46.6% 37.2% 9.4%
Christian44.2% 46.2% -2.0%
Buddhist0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Muslim3.1% 6.5% -3.4%
Other religion1.4% 0.6% 0.8%
Not answered4.4% 6.0% -1.6%

Safety

Is Randall Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Randall Drive was 461.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 657.7% higher than the Eaton Bray average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.

Randall Drive has the highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Eaton Bray and the 13th highest crime rate of 871 local areas in Central Bedfordshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 81.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.8%.



🔎 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 6FE, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Randall Drive are based on 114 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 Randall Drive, Toddington, Dunstable, LU5 6FE

Estimated Average Property Prices for LU5 6FE

Average Price
£437,635
Semi-Detached
£416,908
Terraced
£295,537
Detached
£481,414
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Randall Drive

Average Price
£474,859
Semi-Detached
£434,948
Terraced
£379,222
Detached
£529,215
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Randall DriveStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
12 Randall Drive, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£311,2802025-08-08 £311,874
24 Randall Drive, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£330,0002025-07-31 £332,215
42 Randall Drive, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire
Terraced, an established residential building
£280,0002025-05-08 £283,301
37 Randall Drive, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire
Terraced, an established residential building
£280,0002025-03-14 £281,916
20 Randall Drive, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire
Detached, an established residential building
£417,0002025-02-28 £431,010
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LU5 6FE

Employment

LU5 6FE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Less than 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 22% 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 6FE 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee89
Self-Employed54
Retired38
Part-Time Employee27
Student (economically inactive)13
Looking after home or family7
Other5
Unemployed5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)2
Long-Term Sick or disabled1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles31
Education16
Construction13
Accommodation and food service activities12
Information and communication12
Human health and social work activities10
Financial and insurance activities10
Professional, scientific and technical activities10
Transport and storage9
Manufacturing8
Administrative and support service activities8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security7
Other6
Agriculture, forestry and fishing5
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 4
Real estate activities4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities3

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 4 891 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Chalton Lower School
Luton Road , Chalton LU4 9UJ
3out of 4 3,330 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Thornhill Primary School
Grove Road , Houghton Regis LU5 5PE
3out of 4 3,647 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Hockliffe Lower School
Woburn Road , Hockliffe LU7 9LL
4out of 4 3,819 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Tithe Farm Primary School
Tithe Farm Road , Houghton Regis LU5 5JB
3out of 4 3,968 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Houghton Regis Academy
Parkside Drive , Houghton Regis LU5 5PX
1out of 4 4,104 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Harlington Upper School
Goswell End Road , Harlington LU5 6NX
3out of 4 4,861 yd Academy converter 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 1,109 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 4,084 yd Free schools alternative provision No Mixed More About School
The Chiltern School
Parkside Drive , LU5 5PX
3out of 4 4,225 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 Food hygiene rating Distance
Bistro Twenty Four24 High Street, Toddington806 yd
Soper & Co8 High Street, Toddington880 yd
Red Chilli Restaurant11 Market Square, Toddington957 yd
Delicious Desserts1-3 Church Square, Toddington1,032 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Toddington Social & Services Club15 High Street, Toddington642 yd
Chalgrave Manor Golf ClubDunstable Road, Toddington778 yd
The Oddfellows ArmsMarket Square, Toddington957 yd
The Bell4 Market Square, Toddington957 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Tin Yau Takeaway20 High Street, Toddington711 yd
UK Fried Chicken32A High Street, Toddington770 yd
Peking House15 Market Square, Toddington957 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
The Glebe
RANDALL DRIVE
grass pitches111 yd
Toddington Recreation Ground
LUTON ROAD
grass pitches, tennis courts777 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 94.5%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 92.7%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 92.7%

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 speed78.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed113.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed18.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed35 Mbit/s

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