Area Information for Dunstable Road, Luton, LU4 8DN

Dunstable Road in Luton is in the Eastern region of England. The postcode is within the Challney ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Luton North. This page combines information for the address Dunstable Road, Luton, LU4 8DN, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of LU4 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for LU4 8DN.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Luton
Ward Challney
Constituency Luton North * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region Eastern
Country England

Housing Summary

There has been a total of 3 property sales in Dunstable Road, LU4 8DN since the beginning of 1995.

You can view those sale prices and dates, as well as details of the types of housing and level of occupancy in this area on the Housing tab, simply click here

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is semi-detached houses, with the most common tenure being ownership with a mortgage or shared ownership scheme. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Luton North & West), and the Bedfordshire Police force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed in January 2025, when 67 crimes were reported within half a mile of LU4 8DN.

Nearby Services

StreetCheck lists many nearby services, for instance railway stations, GPs and schools. Here is just a selection...

More details and a full list are available on the Nearby tab

Broadband Summary

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Dunstable Road, Luton, LU4 8DN is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Dunstable Road, Luton, LU4 8DN:

Dunstable Road, Luton, LU4 8DG
Thornhill Place, Luton, LU4 8FB
Dunstable Road, Luton, LU4 8DS
Dunstable Road, Luton, LU4 8DL
Beechwood Road, Luton, LU4 8RR
Beechwood Road, Luton, LU4 8RP

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about LU4 as a whole.

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House Prices

We have found 3 property sales in Dunstable Road since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This

This area contains a mixture of housing types, as detailed below. No single type of dwelling accounts for more than 50% of the dwellings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 27
Semi-Detached 75
Terraced 43
Flat (Purpose-Built) 5
Flat (Converted) 3
Residence in Commercial Building 4
Total 157
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Dunstable Road, Luton contains a higher-than-average level of rented housing (excluding social housing) - 32% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just over 19.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 47
Owned with Mortgage 54
Shared Ownership 1
Rented: From Council 1
Rented: Other Social 4
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 46
Rented: Other 5
Rent Free 0
Total 158

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 26
Two People 22
Three People 26
Four People 19
Five People 24
Six People 24
Seven People 10
8+ People 4
Total 155

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Dunstable Road, Luton consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 27
Family Household 97
Other Household 33
Total 157

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 60
Deprived In One Dimension 54
Deprived In Two Dimensions 35
Deprived In Three Dimensions 7
Deprived In Four Dimensions 1
Total 157

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Luton North constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 51% male.

Gender
Male 304
Female 295
Total 599

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

The area around LU4 8DN has a very large concentration of children that are under 15 (at 26% of the resident population). This is commonly seen in suburban neighbourhoods, and sometimes in areas of high social housing.

Age Groups
0-4 36
5-9 54
10-14 63
15-19 51
20-24 41
25-29 42
30-34 41
35-39 48
40-44 54
45-49 41
50-54 30
55-59 28
60-64 17
65-69 21
70-74 17
75-79 7
80-84 7
85+ 7
Total 605

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode LU4 8DN does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 146
Married 240
Separated 2
Divorced 23
Widowed 24
Total 435

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 316
Good 189
Fair 64
Bad 25
Very Bad 6
Total 600

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 114
Apprenticeship 13
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 66
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 49
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 63
No GCSEs or Equivalent 114
Other 20
Total 439

Ethnic Group Embed This

Dunstable Road, Luton can be considered more ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 20% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 119
Mixed Ethnicity 20
Indian 39
Pakistani 261
Bangladeshi 47
Other Asian 41
Black African 20
Black Caribbean 14
Other Black/African/Caribbean 5
Arab 5
Other 30
Total 601

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

In this area (Dunstable Road, Luton), 52% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, which is significantly below the UK average.

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 309
European Union 79
Africa 17
Middle East and Asia 188
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 5
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1
Total 599

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 309
10+ Years 162
5-10 Years 46
2-5 Years 63
Less Than 2 Years 20
Total 600

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to LU4 8DN.

Passport(s) Held
None 33
United Kingdom 421
European Union 88
Rest of Europe 5
African Countries 4
Middle East or Asia 48
North America or Caribbean 2

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 42
Christian 94
Buddhist 3
Hindu 29
Jewish 0
Muslim 378
Sikh 16
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 39
Total 601

Economic Activity Embed This

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 125
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 68
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 34
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 9
Unemployed 15
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 48
Retired 47
Looking After Home or Family 51
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 14
Other 26
Total 437

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 15
Professional Occupations 24
Associate Professional Occupations 20
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 19
Skilled Trades Occupations 18
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 30
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 34
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 42
Elementary Occupations 41
Total 243

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 23
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 55
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 43
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 52
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 23
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 46
Semi-Routine Occupation 68
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 81
Full-time Student 46
Total 437

Dunstable Road, Luton, LU4 8DN is within the Luton North & West policing neighbourhood, under the Bedfordshire Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In January 2025, 67 crimes were reported within half a mile of LU4 8DN.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 67 crimes committed near Dunstable Road
Neighbourhood Team Address Luton North & West
LutonNW-CPT@beds.police.uk
Futures House
The Moakes
Marsh Farm
LU3 3QB
Force Website: http://www.beds.police.uk

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to LU4 8DN. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for LU4 8DN.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Dunstable Road, Luton, LU4 8DN. The nearest railway station is Leagrave, approximately 0.9 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Leagrave 0.9 miles
Luton 1.8 miles
Luton Airport Parkway 2.8 miles
Harlington (Bedfordshire) 5.1 miles
Harpenden 6.9 miles
Flitwick 7.9 miles
Hitchin 9.1 miles
Cheddington 9.2 miles
Tring 9.6 miles
Leighton Buzzard 9.7 miles
Berkhamsted 11 miles
Hemel Hempstead 11 miles
Stevenage 11 miles
Ridgmont 12 miles
Apsley 12 miles
St Albans City 12 miles
Lidlington 12 miles
St Albans Abbey 12 miles
Letchworth Garden City 12 miles
Knebworth 12 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Dunstable Road, Luton, LU4 8DN. The nearest is Downside Primary School, approximately 400 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Downside Primary School 400 yards
    
Maidenhall Primary School 0.6 miles
    
Beechwood Primary School 0.6 miles
    
Norton Road Primary School 0.7 miles
    
Foxdell Primary School 0.7 miles
    
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 0.7 miles
    
Denbigh Primary School 0.8 miles
    
Mehria Primary School 0.9 miles  
Beech Hill Community Primary School 1 mile
    
Leagrave Primary School 1 mile
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Dunstable Road, Luton, LU4 8DN. The nearest is Challney High School for Boys, approximately 0.6 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Challney High School for Boys 0.6 miles
    
Challney High School for Girls 0.8 miles
    
Denbigh High School 1.2 miles
    
Bury Park Educational Institute (Al - Hikmah Secondary School) 1.3 miles  
Icknield High School 1.5 miles
    
The Chalk Hills Academy 1.6 miles
    
The Stockwood Park Academy 1.8 miles
    
Lea Manor High School Performing Arts College 1.9 miles
    
Lealands High School 2 miles
    
Stopsley High School 2.1 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Dunstable Road, Luton, LU4 8DN. The nearest is Lister House Surgery, approximately 130 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Dunstable Road, Luton, LU4 8DN. The nearest is Leagrave Dental Sedation Clinic, approximately 710 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 4 closest hospitals to Dunstable Road, Luton, LU4 8DN. The nearest is Luton and Dunstable Hospital, approximately 0.9 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Luton and Dunstable Hospital 0.9 miles
Spire Harpenden Hospital 6 miles
Harpenden Memorial Hospital 6.6 miles
Pinehill Hospital 9 miles

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Dunstable Road, Luton, LU4 8DN. The nearest is S Robinson, approximately 0.6 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
S Robinson 0.6 miles
Kanzaria Opticians 0.8 miles
Kanzaria Opticians 1.2 miles
Allders Opticians 1.2 miles
Tesco Opticians 1.4 miles
Kanzaria Opticians 1.7 miles
Brown & White Opticians 1.8 miles
I Kara 1.8 miles
Specsavers Opticians and Audiologists - Luton 1.8 miles
Luton Vision Express 1.9 miles

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in LU4 8DN

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

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Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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