The Crescent is in Toddington, Dunstable and in Central Bedfordshire district. LU5 6FJ is located in the Toddington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mid Bedfordshire. This postcode has been in use since 2013-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Crescent, Toddington, Dunstable, LU5 6FJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LU5 6DE, LU5 6DZ, LU5 6DF, LU5 6DH, LU5 6EZ, LU5 6DU, LU5 6ED, LU5 6BX, LU5 6DP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LU5 6FJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 50.7% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 47.9% | 49.3% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 6FJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.6% 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 | 28.6% | 27.2% | -1.4% | 37.9% | -10.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.1% | 56.6% | -0.5% | 44.2% | 12.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 7% | 9.2% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 4.1% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 (86.1%) 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 | 52.4% | 48% | -4.4% | 48.4% | -0.4% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 38.1% | 4.7% | 33.6% | 4.5% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 11.8% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 16.7% | 11.1% | -5.6% | 18.2% | -7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 9.2% | -4.0% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 17.2% | 2.2% | 13.4% | 3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 5.4% | 0.5% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 19.1% | 4.8% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.4% | 37.9% | 4.5% | 33.8% | 4.1% |
| Other | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 96.6% | 92.8% | -3.8% | 81.4% | 11.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 91.2% 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 | 94.3% | 91.2% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 3.5% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.8% | 92.4% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.4% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 1.6% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.5% | 76.7% | 12.8% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.6% | 13.5% | -7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.5% | 37.2% | -2.7% |
| Christian | 58.6% | 46.2% | 12.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Crescent was 93.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.9% higher than the Eaton Bray average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
The Crescent has the 10th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Eaton Bray and the 152nd highest crime rate of 871 local areas in Central Bedfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 The Crescent, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £327,000 | 2024-11-18 | £349,022 |
| 1 The Crescent, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2013-08-23 | £368,959 |
LU5 6FJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 6FJ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 104 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Self-Employed | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Construction | 30 |
| Education | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 556 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chalton Lower School Luton Road , Chalton LU4 9UJ | 3out of 4 | 3,369 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harlington Lower School Westoning Road , Harlington LU5 6PD | 4out of 4 | 3,887 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Primary School Grove Road , Houghton Regis LU5 5PE | 3out of 4 | 3,891 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sundon Lower School Streatley Road , Upper Sundon LU3 3PQ | 3out of 4 | 4,239 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harlington Upper School Goswell End Road , Harlington LU5 6NX | 3out of 4 | 4,294 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Houghton Regis Academy Parkside Drive , Houghton Regis LU5 5PX | 1out of 4 | 4,342 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 667 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 | 4,323 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chiltern School Parkside Drive , LU5 5PX | 3out of 4 | 4,419 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 | 339 yd | |
| Soper & Co | 8 High Street, Toddington | 393 yd | |
| Red Chilli Restaurant | 11 Market Square, Toddington | 432 yd | |
| Delicious Desserts | 1-3 Church Square, Toddington | 539 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toddington Social & Services Club | 15 High Street, Toddington | 190 yd | |
| The Oddfellows Arms | Market Square, Toddington | 432 yd | |
| The Bell | 4 Market Square, Toddington | 432 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tin Yau Takeaway | 20 High Street, Toddington | 262 yd | |
| UK Fried Chicken | 32A High Street, Toddington | 306 yd | |
| Peking House | 15 Market Square, Toddington | 432 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Toddington Recreation Ground LUTON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 205 yd |
| The Glebe RANDALL DRIVE | grass pitches | 668 yd |
| Parkfields Middle School PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 760 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 | 25.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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.