Oakwood Cottages, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 0BE

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LU7 0BE has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.7%	50%	-0.7%	51.0%	-1.0%
Male	49.3%	50%	0.7%	49.0%	1.0%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of LU7 0BE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	22.7%	26%	3.3%	37.9%	-11.9%
Married: Opposite sex	62.2%	59.7%	-2.5%	44.2%	15.5%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.1%	0.4%
Separated	0.8%	0.9%	0.1%	2.2%	-1.3%
Divorced	10.3%	7.9%	-2.4%	9.1%	-1.2%
Widowed	4.1%	5%	0.9%	6.1%	-1.1%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	60.2%	59.9%	-0.3%	48.4%	11.5%
Good health	31.2%	29.1%	-2.1%	33.6%	-4.5%
Fair health	6.3%	8.1%	1.8%	12.7%	-4.6%
Bad health	2%	2.8%	0.8%	4.0%	-1.2%
Very bad health	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%	1.2%	-1.0%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	13%	15.1%	2.1%	18.2%	-3.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.8%	6.5%	-4.3%	9.6%	-3.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.8%	14.6%	-3.2%	13.4%	1.2%
Apprenticeship	2.2%	3.4%	1.2%	5.3%	-1.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.7%	16.4%	3.7%	16.9%	-0.5%
Degree or Similar	39.7%	42.8%	3.1%	33.8%	9.0%
Other	3.8%	1.1%	-2.7%	2.8%	-1.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.5% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0.5%	1.2%	0.7%	3.1%	-1.9%
Pakistani	0%	1.6%	1.6%	2.7%	-1.1%
Other Asian	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.2%	0.8%	0.6%	0.8%	0.0%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.4%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.5%
Mixed Other	0.9%	0.4%	-0.5%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	95.9%	95.5%	-0.4%	81.4%	14.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 91.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	92.1%	91.1%	-1.0%	83.2%	7.9%
European Union	1.4%	3.8%	2.4%	6.1%	-2.3%
Rest of Europe	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	2.3%	1%	-1.3%	2.7%	-1.7%
Middle East and Asia	1.6%	2.2%	0.6%	5.6%	-3.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.1%	1.8%	0.7%	1.3%	0.5%
Oceania	1.4%	0.2%	-1.2%	0.3%	-0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	91.2%	90.7%	-0.5%	83.2%	7.5%
10+ Years	0.9%	7.5%	6.6%	9.8%	-2.3%
5-10 Years	0.2%	1%	0.8%	2.9%	-1.9%
2-5 Years	1.1%	0.8%	-0.3%	2.2%	-1.4%
Less than 2 years	6.6%	0%	-6.6%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	94%	76.7%	17.3%
Ireland	1.2%	0.6%	0.6%
Portugal	0.2%	0.5%	-0.3%
Other EU countries	0.8%	1.5%	-0.7%
Southern Asia	0.2%	1.2%	-1.0%
South-East Asia	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
No passport held	3.4%	13.5%	-10.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	35.6%	37.2%	-1.6%
Christian	53.4%	46.2%	7.2%
Buddhist	0.8%	0.5%	0.3%
Hindu	0.8%	1.7%	-0.9%
Jewish	1.4%	0.5%	0.9%
Muslim	0.8%	6.5%	-5.7%
Not answered	7.3%	6.0%	1.3%

Safety

Is Oakwood Cottages Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oakwood Cottages was 46.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.6% higher than the Great Brickhill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Oakwood Cottages has the 17th highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Great Brickhill and the 734th highest crime rate of 1,629 local areas in Buckinghamshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£60,600

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in LU7 0BE, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Oakwood Cottages are based on 1 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Buckinghamshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Oakwood Cottages, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 0BE

Estimated Average Property Prices for LU7 0BE

Average Price
£953,129

Semi-Detached
£953,129

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Oakwood Cottages

Average Price
£888,136

Semi-Detached
£888,136

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Oakwood CottagesStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
3 Oakwood Cottages Stockgrove Park, Leighton Buzzard, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£985,000	2023-03-08	£1,033,000
1 Oakwood Cottages, Leighton Buzzard, Buckinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£726,500	2016-10-10	£888,136

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LU7 0BE

Employment

LU7 0BE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.

LU7 0BE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	138
Retired	123
Self-Employed	80
Part-Time Employee	41
Looking after home or family	31
Student (economically inactive)	11
Other	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Unemployed	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	43
Professional, scientific and technical activities	39
Education	31
Information and communication	20
Construction	18
Other	18
Human health and social work activities	14
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	13
Administrative and support service activities	12
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Manufacturing	8
Real estate activities	6
Financial and insurance activities	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Transport and storage	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
High Ash Church of England Primary School Pound Hill , Great Brickhill MK17 9AS	2out of 4	1,243 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Leonards CE Academy Thrift Road , Heath and Reach LU7 0AX	3out of 4	1,671 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Leonards, Heath and Reach, VA Lower School Thrift Road , Heath and Reach LU7 0AX	- not rated	1,671 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Heathwood Lower School Heath Road , LU7 3AU	3out of 4	2,997 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Dovery Down Lower School Heath Road , LU7 3AG	- not rated	3,176 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Water Hall County Middle School Melfort Drive , Bletchley MK2 3QD	- not rated	4,668 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lakes Middle School Bala Way , Off Drayton Road MK2 3HJ	- not rated	5,122 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Vandyke Upper School Vandyke Road , LU7 3DY	3out of 4	4,227 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Vandyke Upper School and Community College Vandyke Road , LU7 3DY	- not rated	4,227 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lift Sir Herbert Leon Fern Grove , Bletchley MK2 3HQ	- not rated	4,939 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Leon School and Sports College Fern Grove , Bletchley MK2 3HQ	- not rated	4,939 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Gilbert Inglefield Academy Vandyke Road , LU7 3FU	1out of 4	4,286 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Gilbert Inglefield Middle School Vandyke Road , LU7 3FU	- not rated	4,286 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Leighton Middle School Church Square , LU7 1EX	3out of 4	5,116 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Brooklands Middle School Brooklands Drive , LU7 3PF	3out of 4	5,420 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Brooklands Middle School Brooklands Drive , LU7 3PF	- not rated	5,420 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Stockgrove Park School Heath and Reach , LU7 0BB	- not rated	195 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Oak Bank School Sandy Lane , LU7 3BE	- not rated	2,767 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Oak Bank School Sandy Lane , LU7 3BE	4out of 4	2,767 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sutherlands School Stoke Road , Linslade LU7 2SR	- not rated	4,142 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Benjamin College Benjamin UK, Coach House, White House Court , Hockliffe Street LU7 1FD	- not rated	4,928 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Rushmere Country Park Visitor Centre	Rushmere Country Park, Heath & Reach		262 yd
Pochard Lake Fishing Club	Pochard, Heath Road		1,032 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near LU7 0BE postcode.

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.