Postcode Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

THE STILE, LU7 0BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE STILE, LU7 0BL.

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

321

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 54,000 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LU7 0BL 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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6/10
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8/10
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2/10
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5/10
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2/10
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8/10
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4/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates LU7 0BL — age 50, 87% ownership, 6% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 0BL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on The Stile, 0.3km from Heath and Reach in Heath and Reach. Administratively it sits within Heath and Reach ward and the South West Bedfordshire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in LU7, LU7 0BL offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 87% 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £415k.

Census 2021 statistics for LU7 0BL are sourced from Output Area E00088723 (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 0BL. The average age is 49.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.5%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 432,500

7 sales · Mean £ 425,357

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

LU7 0BL has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences11
Criminal damage and arson5
Other theft4
Shoplifting4
Vehicle crime4

school Local Schools

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St Leonards, Heath and Reach, VA Lower School

Outstanding104 pupils0.3 km
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Oak Bank School

Outstanding125 pupils0.8 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 Limited0.8 km
  • The Axe & Compass0.4 km
  • The Heath Inn0.6 km
  • The Dukes0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leighton Buzzard3.2 km
  • Bow Brickhill7.1 km
  • Fenny Stratford7.4 km

Bus Stops

  • The Stile0.1 km
  • The Stile0.1 km
  • Emu Close0.2 km
  • Emu Close0.2 km
  • Sheepcote Crescent0.3 km