Postcode Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

WOBURN ROAD, LU7 0AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOBURN ROAD, LU7 0AW.

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

376

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 54,000 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LU7 0AW 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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5/10
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9/10
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2/10
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5/10
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2/10
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9/10
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5/10
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9/10
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3/10
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Area Character

LU7 0AW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 91% 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 0AW is a safe, established residential area on Woburn Road, 0.1km from Heath and Reach in Heath and Reach. Administratively it sits within Heath and Reach ward and the South West Bedfordshire constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 91% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £251k.

Census 2021 statistics for LU7 0AW are sourced from Output Area E00088724 (shared with 8 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 0AW. The average age is 43.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.4%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed4.6%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

Terraced

£ 236,500

8 sales · Mean £ 239,750

Detached

£ 695,000

1 sales · Mean £ 695,000

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

LU7 0AW has low crime rates — 27 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 pupils1.1 km
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Heathwood Lower School

Good182 pupils1.4 km
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Dovery Academy

Inadequate1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Axe & Compass0.5 km
  • The Heath Inn0.2 km
  • The Dukes0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Tracy's Cafe0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leighton Buzzard3.6 km
  • Bow Brickhill6.9 km
  • Fenny Stratford7.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Sheepcote Crescent0.1 km
  • Sheepcote Crescent0.1 km
  • Emu Close0.2 km
  • Emu Close0.2 km
  • Reach Green0.3 km