Postcode Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

LU7 0BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LU7 0BW.

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 0BW 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

LU7 0BW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 80% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

LU7 0BW is a safe, established residential area located 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 0BW represents 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 properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for LU7 0BW 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 0BW. 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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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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

LU7 0BW has low crime rates — 22 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 offences10
Other theft6
Criminal damage and arson5
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour2

school Local Schools

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St Leonards, Heath and Reach, VA Lower School

Outstanding104 pupils0.4 km
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Oak Bank School

Outstanding125 pupils1.2 km
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Heathwood Lower School

Good182 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Axe & Compass0.6 km
  • The Heath Inn0.1 km
  • The Dukes0.6 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Tracy's Cafe0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leighton Buzzard3.8 km
  • Bow Brickhill6.8 km
  • Fenny Stratford7.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Reach Green0.2 km
  • Sheepcote Crescent0.2 km
  • Sheepcote Crescent0.2 km
  • Reach Green0.3 km
  • Emu Close0.3 km