Chiltern Road is in Dunstable and in South Bedfordshire district. LU6 1ET 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 Chiltern Road, Dunstable, LU6 1ET and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LU6 1HA, LU6 1HB, LU6 1EE, LU6 1HD, LU6 1EB, LU6 1EN, LU6 1HW, LU6 1XQ, LU6 1ES.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LU6 1ET has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% of residents 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 | 52.7% | 48.9% | -3.8% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 47.3% | 51.1% | 3.8% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around LU6 1ET, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40.5% | 46.9% | 6.4% | 37.9% | 9.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.3% | 36.8% | -2.5% | 44.2% | -7.4% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 13.5% | 11.4% | -2.1% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 4% | 2.9% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 (86.5%) 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 | 43.8% | 48.9% | 5.1% | 48.4% | 0.5% |
| Good health | 39.5% | 37.6% | -1.9% | 33.6% | 4.0% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 9.8% | -3.1% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| 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 | 21% | 20.6% | -0.4% | 18.2% | 2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.6% | 10.8% | -9.8% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 15.7% | -1.8% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 4.9% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 19.6% | 4.9% | 16.9% | 2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.3% | 26.5% | 8.2% | 33.8% | -7.3% |
| Other | 4.4% | 2% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 91.1% | 83.4% | -7.7% | 81.4% | 2.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 83.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.3% | 83.8% | -8.5% | 83.2% | 0.6% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 10.1% | 7.8% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 2.7% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 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 | 92% | 82.8% | -9.2% | 83.2% | -0.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 12.4% | 11.3% | 9.8% | 2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 1.5% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.3% | 76.7% | -2.4% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 13.7% | 13.5% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.8% | 37.2% | 1.6% |
| Christian | 48.8% | 46.2% | 2.6% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chiltern Road was 92.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.8% higher than the Dunstable North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chiltern Road has the 7th highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Dunstable North and the 153rd highest crime rate of 871 local areas in Central Bedfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 134 Chiltern Road, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2025-05-20 | £335,126 |
| 111 Chiltern Road, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2025-02-20 | £394,269 |
| 137 Chiltern Road, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £353,000 | 2024-08-27 | £382,113 |
| 113 Chiltern Road, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2024-03-27 | £447,971 |
| 139 Chiltern Road, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2022-04-18 | £419,094 |
LU6 1ET 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 | 132 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Education | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westfield Nursery School Westfield Road , LU6 1DL | 4out of 4 | 415 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Nursery School Goldstone Crescent , LU5 4QU | 4out of 4 | 2,328 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pastures Way Nursery School Pastures Way , LU4 0PE | 3out of 4 | 3,790 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gill Blowers Nursery School 1 Mossdale Court , Teesdale LU4 9JL | 2out of 4 | 5,359 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School Leighton Court , LU6 1EW | 2out of 4 | 385 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beecroft Academy Westfield Road , LU6 1DW | 3out of 4 | 405 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunstable Icknield Lower School Burr Street , LU6 3AG | 4out of 4 | 722 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancot School Lancot Drive , LU6 2AP | 3out of 4 | 770 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Watling Lower School Bull Pond Lane , LU6 3BJ | 3out of 4 | 1,423 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Academy Dunstable Houghton Road , LU5 5AB | 2out of 4 | 1,090 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensbury Academy Langdale Road , LU6 3BU | 3out of 4 | 1,184 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manshead CofE Academy Dunstable Road , Caddington LU1 4BB | 1out of 4 | 3,199 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chalk Hills Academy Leagrave High St , LU4 0NE | 3out of 4 | 3,487 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Houghton Regis Academy Parkside Drive , Houghton Regis LU5 5PX | 1out of 4 | 3,801 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 | 1,166 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 | 1,409 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 | 700 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's School 28 Priory Road , LU5 4HR | - not rated | 1,425 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oneschool Global Dunstable Ridgeway Avenue , LU5 4QL | - not rated | 2,163 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Academy of Central Bedfordshire Kingsland Campus , Parkside Drive LU5 5PX | 3out of 4 | 3,808 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chiltern School Parkside Drive , LU5 5PX | 3out of 4 | 4,088 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beecroft Academy - H A F | Westfield Road, Dunstable | 405 yd | |
| Roymai Thai Restaurant | 110 High Street North, Dunstable | 575 yd | |
| Nagomi Izakaya | 84 High Street North, Dunstable | 576 yd | |
| Amici | 1 Albion Street, Dunstable | 602 yd | |
| Dunstable Conference Centre | 51 High Street North, Dunstable | 624 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pheasant Inn | 208 West Street, Dunstable | 390 yd | |
| The Globe | 43 Winfield Street, Dunstable | 475 yd | |
| The White Swan | 91-93 High Street South, Dunstable | 531 yd | |
| The Wheatsheaf | 82 High Street North, Dunstable | 575 yd | |
| The Victoria | 69 West Street, Dunstable | 625 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jade River | 138 Chiltern Road, Dunstable | 1 yd | |
| Favorite Chicken & Ribs Shop | 65 Chiltern Road, Dunstable | 207 yd | |
| Mister Chips | 142 Chiltern Road, Dunstable | 286 yd | |
| Afrodiet Cuisine | 208 West Street, Dunstable | 390 yd | |
| Union Fish & Chips | 68 Union Street, Dunstable | 407 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 66 High Street North, Dunstable | 672 yd | |
| Minutka Polish Shop | 22-24 High Street North, Dunstable | 743 yd | |
| Elcin Food Centre | 62A High Street South, Dunstable | 980 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ashton St Peters C Of E Va Primary School LEIGHTON COURT | grass pitches | 341 yd |
| Beecroft Academy WESTFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 533 yd |
| Energie Fitness Club (Dunstable) (Closed) 71-73 71-73 High Street North | health and fitness suite | 578 yd |
| Ashton Middle School (Closed) High Street North | artificial grass pitch, swimming pool | 608 yd |
| Bennett Memorial Recreation Ground BENNETT MEMORIAL RECREATION GROUND BENNETT MEMORIAL RECREATION GROUND BULLPOND LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 797 yd |
| Weatherfield Academy Brewers Hill Road | grass pitches | 843 yd |
| Lancot School LANCOT DRIVE | grass pitches | 849 yd |
| Peppercorn Park (Closed) Aldbanks | grass pitches | 859 yd |
| Creasey Park Creasey Park Drive | artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches | 873 yd |
| Olma Road (Closed) Olma Road | grass pitches | 902 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 199.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.