Spinney Crescent is in Dunstable and in South Bedfordshire district. LU6 1AS is located in the Dunstable North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South West Bedfordshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Spinney Crescent, Dunstable, LU6 1AS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LU6 1AL, LU6 2AP, LU6 1EQ, LU6 1AR, LU6 1AP, LU6 1AN, LU6 1AW, LU6 1EF, LU6 2PY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LU6 1AS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% 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 | 51.2% | 53.4% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 2.4% |
| Male | 48.8% | 46.6% | -2.2% | 49.0% | -2.4% |
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 | 24.9% | 40.4% | 15.5% | 37.9% | 2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.4% | 40.9% | -11.5% | 44.2% | -3.3% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 3.5% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 10% | 10% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 5.2% | -3.1% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 47.8% | 43.3% | -4.5% | 48.4% | -5.1% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 39% | 3.5% | 33.6% | 5.4% |
| Fair health | 12% | 11.3% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 4.9% | 2.2% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.9% | 20.1% | -7.8% | 18.2% | 1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.3% | 15.7% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 6.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.4% | 13.5% | 2.1% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.9% | 7.4% | -0.5% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 18.3% | 7.4% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.1% | 22.7% | 2.6% | 33.8% | -11.1% |
| Other | 3.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.8% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Black African | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 95.3% | 90.8% | -4.5% | 81.4% | 9.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 91.4% 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 | 96.3% | 91.4% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 5.5% | 3.8% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96% | 91.4% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.2% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 1.2% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.7% | 76.7% | -6.0% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 23.1% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.8% | 37.2% | 13.6% |
| Christian | 38.5% | 46.2% | -7.7% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Spinney Crescent was 69.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.5% higher than the Dunstable North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Spinney Crescent has the 13th highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Dunstable North and the 259th highest crime rate of 871 local areas in Central Bedfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Spinney Crescent, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2025-01-27 | £266,624 |
| 88 Spinney Crescent, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2024-03-28 | £338,710 |
| 26 Spinney Crescent, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2023-02-13 | £388,889 |
| 90 Spinney Crescent, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2022-08-19 | £363,544 |
| 64 Spinney Crescent, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2021-08-17 | £197,641 |
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westfield Nursery School Westfield Road , LU6 1DL | 4out of 4 | 448 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Nursery School Goldstone Crescent , LU5 4QU | 4out of 4 | 2,887 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pastures Way Nursery School Pastures Way , LU4 0PE | 3out of 4 | 4,358 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancot School Lancot Drive , LU6 2AP | 3out of 4 | 203 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beecroft Academy Westfield Road , LU6 1DW | 3out of 4 | 360 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School Leighton Court , LU6 1EW | 2out of 4 | 717 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunstable Icknield Lower School Burr Street , LU6 3AG | 4out of 4 | 1,087 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Rise Academy Cartmel Drive , LU6 3PT | 4out of 4 | 1,580 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queensbury Academy Langdale Road , LU6 3BU | 3out of 4 | 1,210 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Academy Dunstable Houghton Road , LU5 5AB | 2out of 4 | 1,547 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manshead CofE Academy Dunstable Road , Caddington LU1 4BB | 1out of 4 | 3,509 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chalk Hills Academy Leagrave High St , LU4 0NE | 3out of 4 | 4,045 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Houghton Regis Academy Parkside Drive , Houghton Regis LU5 5PX | 1out of 4 | 4,312 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Bedfordshire College Kingsway , LU5 4HG | - not rated | 1,728 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priory Academy Britain Street , LU5 4JA | 3out of 4 | 1,853 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weatherfield Academy Brewers Hill Road , LU6 1AF | 3out of 4 | 413 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's School 28 Priory Road , LU5 4HR | - not rated | 1,891 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oneschool Global Dunstable Ridgeway Avenue , LU5 4QL | - not rated | 2,711 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Academy of Central Bedfordshire Kingsland Campus , Parkside Drive LU5 5PX | 3out of 4 | 4,318 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chiltern School Parkside Drive , LU5 5PX | 3out of 4 | 4,612 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunstable Chicken | 171 West Street, Dunstable | 357 yd | |
| Beecroft Academy - H A F | Westfield Road, Dunstable | 532 yd | |
| Campus & Co | The Outbuildings, Farmers Lane | 610 yd | |
| Zeera | 1 Tring Road, Dunstable | 679 yd | |
| Dunstable Fire Station | Brewers Hill Road, Dunstable | 946 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pheasant Inn | 208 West Street, Dunstable | 568 yd | |
| The White Swan | 91-93 High Street South, Dunstable | 940 yd | |
| Creasey Park Community Football Centre | Dunstable Football Club, Creasey Park Drive | 948 yd | |
| The Globe | 43 Winfield Street, Dunstable | 1,041 yd | |
| The Victoria | 69 West Street, Dunstable | 1,068 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mister Chips | 142 Chiltern Road, Dunstable | 475 yd | |
| Afrodiet Cuisine | 208 West Street, Dunstable | 568 yd | |
| Jade River | 138 Chiltern Road, Dunstable | 569 yd | |
| Favorite Chicken & Ribs Shop | 65 Chiltern Road, Dunstable | 731 yd | |
| Union Fish & Chips | 68 Union Street, Dunstable | 974 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lancot School LANCOT DRIVE | grass pitches | 287 yd |
| Beecroft Academy WESTFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 411 yd |
| Weatherfield Academy Brewers Hill Road | grass pitches | 535 yd |
| Ashton St Peters C Of E Va Primary School LEIGHTON COURT | grass pitches | 733 yd |
| Brewers Hill Middle School (Closed) Aldbanks | grass pitches | 849 yd |
| Peppercorn Park (Closed) Aldbanks | grass pitches | 914 yd |
| Creasey Park Creasey Park Drive | artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches | 959 yd |
| Bennett Memorial Recreation Ground BENNETT MEMORIAL RECREATION GROUND BENNETT MEMORIAL RECREATION GROUND BULLPOND LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,094 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 | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 157.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.