Postcode Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

LEIGHTON ROAD, LU7 0AA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEIGHTON ROAD, LU7 0AA.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

465

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 54,000 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: LU7 0AA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10
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7/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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7/10
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4/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. LU7 0AA's low deprivation rank, 80% ownership, and £710k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £710k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LU7 0AA is a safe, established residential area on Leighton Road, 0.2km from Heath in Heath and Reach. Administratively it sits within Heath and Reach ward and the South West Bedfordshire constituency.

For serious buyers, LU7 0AA is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 80% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £710k.

Census 2021 statistics for LU7 0AA are sourced from Output Area E00088721 (shared with 28 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LU7 0AA. The average age is 44.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.0%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed3.2%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 550,000

5 sales · Mean £ 561,000

Flat

£ 218,250

2 sales · Mean £ 218,250

Semi-Detached

£ 300,000

1 sales · Mean £ 300,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

LU7 0AA has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences9
Vehicle crime5
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3

school Local Schools

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St Leonards, Heath and Reach, VA Lower School

Outstanding104 pupils0.6 km
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Oak Bank School

Outstanding125 pupils0.6 km
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Heathwood Lower School

Good182 pupils0.9 km
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Dovery Academy

Inadequate1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Leighton Buzzard Golf Club Limited0.9 km
  • The Axe & Compass0.0 km
  • The Heath Inn0.7 km
  • The Dukes0.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leighton Buzzard3.2 km
  • Bow Brickhill7.4 km
  • Fenny Stratford7.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Heath Green0.1 km
  • Heath Green0.2 km
  • Sheepcote Crescent0.4 km
  • Emu Close0.4 km
  • The Stile0.4 km