Postcode Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

GRANGE GARDENS, LU7 0BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRANGE GARDENS, LU7 0BH.

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 0BH 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

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, LU7 0BH combines high owner-occupation (91%), strong property values (£600k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £600k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 14.3% year-on-year.

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

LU7 0BH is a safe, established residential area on Grange Gardens, 0.3km from Heath and Reach in Heath and Reach. Administratively it sits within Heath and Reach ward and the South West Bedfordshire constituency.

For serious buyers, LU7 0BH is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 91% 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £600k, up 14.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LU7 0BH 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 0BH. 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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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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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 550,000

7 sales · Mean £ 551,071

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

LU7 0BH 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 pupils1.3 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
  • Reach Green0.2 km
  • Sheepcote Crescent0.3 km
  • Sheepcote Crescent0.3 km
  • Emu Close0.4 km