Postcode Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

EMU CLOSE, LU7 0AT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EMU CLOSE, LU7 0AT.

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

293

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 54,000 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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7/10
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2/10
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6/10
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5/10
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7/10
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2/10
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6/10
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5/10
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Area Character

LU7 0AT is an established family neighbourhood — 66% owner-occupation and an average age of 51 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

home £294,615 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LU7 0AT is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Emu Close, 0.2km from Heath and Reach in Heath and Reach. Administratively it sits within Heath and Reach ward and the South West Bedfordshire constituency.

For families considering a move, LU7 0AT represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £294k, down 1.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LU7 0AT are sourced from Output Area E00088722 (shared with 13 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 0AT. The average age is 50.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.9%
Asian / British Asian2.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 284,500

18 sales · Mean £ 295,861

Detached

£ 320,000

3 sales · Mean £ 360,833

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

LU7 0AT has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences11
Other theft8
Criminal damage and arson5
Shoplifting4
Vehicle crime4

school Local Schools

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St Leonards, Heath and Reach, VA Lower School

Outstanding104 pupils0.2 km
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Oak Bank School

Outstanding125 pupils0.9 km
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Heathwood Lower School

Good182 pupils1.1 km
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Dovery Academy

Inadequate1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Leighton Buzzard Golf Club Limited0.9 km
  • The Axe & Compass0.4 km
  • The Heath Inn0.5 km
  • The Dukes0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Tracy's Cafe1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leighton Buzzard3.3 km
  • Bow Brickhill7.1 km
  • Fenny Stratford7.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Emu Close0.1 km
  • Emu Close0.1 km
  • Sheepcote Crescent0.2 km
  • The Stile0.2 km
  • Sheepcote Crescent0.2 km