Hawthorn Close, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2SA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LU7 2SA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.1%	52.2%	1.1%	51.0%	1.2%
Male	48.9%	47.8%	-1.1%	49.0%	-1.2%

Partnership Status

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

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	36.7%	32.3%	-4.4%	37.9%	-5.6%
Married: Opposite sex	42.8%	42.7%	-0.1%	44.2%	-1.5%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Separated	1.9%	5.2%	3.3%	2.2%	3.0%
Divorced	11.7%	14.5%	2.8%	9.1%	5.4%
Widowed	6.8%	4.8%	-2.0%	6.1%	-1.3%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	45.1%	48.4%	3.3%	48.4%	0.0%
Good health	37.6%	35.4%	-2.2%	33.6%	1.8%
Fair health	12.2%	10.5%	-1.7%	12.7%	-2.2%
Bad health	4.4%	3.5%	-0.9%	4.0%	-0.5%
Very bad health	0.6%	2.2%	1.6%	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	25.8%	15.7%	-10.1%	18.2%	-2.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.4%	12.5%	-4.9%	9.6%	2.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17%	16.1%	-0.9%	13.4%	2.7%
Apprenticeship	4.5%	8.5%	4.0%	5.3%	3.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.8%	19%	9.2%	16.9%	2.1%
Degree or Similar	23.5%	26.2%	2.7%	33.8%	-7.6%
Other	1.9%	2%	0.1%	2.8%	-0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.5% 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)
Indian	0.6%	2.9%	2.3%	3.1%	-0.2%
Other Asian	0%	1.6%	1.6%	1.6%	0.0%
Black African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	2.5%	2.5%	0.0%	0.8%	1.7%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	94.4%	90.5%	-3.9%	81.4%	9.1%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.1%	-0.1%
Arab	0.3%	1.3%	1.0%	0.6%	0.7%
Other	0%	1%	1.0%	1.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 87.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	95.9%	87.6%	-8.3%	83.2%	4.4%
European Union	2.8%	7.6%	4.8%	6.1%	1.5%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	0%	1%	1.0%	2.7%	-1.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	1.9%	1.6%	5.6%	-3.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	1.6%	1.0%	1.3%	0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.3%	87.3%	-8.0%	83.2%	4.1%
10+ Years	0.3%	6.3%	6.0%	9.8%	-3.5%
5-10 Years	0%	4.1%	4.1%	2.9%	1.2%
2-5 Years	0.6%	2.2%	1.6%	2.2%	0.0%
Less than 2 years	3.8%	0%	-3.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	77.9%	76.7%	1.2%
Ireland	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Italy	1.9%	0.6%	1.3%
Spain	2.2%	0.4%	1.8%
Romania	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%
Other EU countries	1.9%	1.5%	0.4%
Southern Asia	0.9%	1.2%	-0.3%
Central and South America	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	13.2%	13.5%	-0.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	44.6%	37.2%	7.4%
Christian	45.9%	46.2%	-0.3%
Hindu	2.9%	1.7%	1.2%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	6.4%	6.0%	0.4%

Safety

Is Hawthorn Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hawthorn Close was 40.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.8% lower than the Leighton-Linslade West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Hawthorn Close has the 12th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Leighton-Linslade West and the 389th lowest crime rate of 871 local areas in Central Bedfordshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.8%.

🔎 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. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£54,300

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in LU7 2SA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 3/10 (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 - 6/10 (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 - 3/10 (low )
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) - 5/10 (average )
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) - 3/10 (low )
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 Hawthorn Close are based on 6 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for South Bedfordshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Hawthorn Close, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2SA

Estimated Average Property Prices for LU7 2SA

Average Price
£324,560

Semi-Detached
£399,213

Terraced
£333,534

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£210,066

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Hawthorn Close

Average Price
£289,617

Semi-Detached
£276,013

Terraced
£365,907

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£177,847

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Hawthorn CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
6 Hawthorn Close, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£335,000	2024-05-31	£365,907
17 Hawthorn Close, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£385,000	2023-09-08	£410,933
15 Hawthorn Close, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£225,000	2023-03-09	£225,687
5 Hawthorn Close, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£442,500	2023-02-20	£465,090
3 Hawthorn Close, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£320,000	2021-02-11	£392,523

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LU7 2SA

Employment

LU7 2SA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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	105
Retired	49
Part-Time Employee	29
Self-Employed	22
Looking after home or family	13
Long-Term Sick or disabled	12
Other	8
Unemployed	7
Student (economically inactive)	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	30
Education	19
Manufacturing	19
Human health and social work activities	17
Construction	12
Professional, scientific and technical activities	12
Administrative and support service activities	10
Financial and insurance activities	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Other	6
Transport and storage	6
Real estate activities	5
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Information and communication	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Linslade Lower School Leopold Road , Linslade LU7 2QU	3out of 4	382 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Southcott Lower School Bideford Green , Linslade LU7 2UA	3out of 4	408 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Greenleas School Derwent Road , Linslade LU7 2AB	4out of 4	1,097 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Mary Bassett Lower School Bassett Road , LU7 1AR	3out of 4	1,103 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Pulford CofE VA Lower School Pulford Road , LU7 1AB	4out of 4	1,414 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Cedars Upper School Mentmore Road , Linslade LU7 2AE	3out of 4	1,758 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Vandyke Upper School Vandyke Road , LU7 3DY	3out of 4	2,607 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Cottesloe School Aylesbury Road , Wing LU7 0NY	3out of 4	4,778 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Leighton Middle School Church Square , LU7 1EX	3out of 4	1,202 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Linslade School Mentmore Road , Linslade LU7 2PA	3out of 4	1,543 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Gilbert Inglefield Academy Vandyke Road , LU7 3FU	3out of 4	2,423 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Brooklands Middle School Brooklands Drive , LU7 3PF	3out of 4	2,480 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oak Bank School Sandy Lane , LU7 3BE	4out of 4	2,302 yd	Academy special converter	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	Distance
The Raj	5 Old Road, Linslade	533 yd
Rustico Italian Bistro	7 New Road, Linslade	693 yd
The Vibes	24-30 Leighton Road, Linslade	704 yd
Golden Star	9 Wing Road, Linslade	748 yd
Indian Ocean Tandoori	13 Wing Road, Linslade	748 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Buckingham Arms	92 Old Road, Linslade	533 yd
The Globe	Globe Lane, Linslade	785 yd
The Hare	10 Southcott Village, Linslade	888 yd
The Ship	90 Wing Road, Linslade	894 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Linslade Fish Bar	43 Old Road, Linslade	533 yd
Kebab Ye	24 Leighton Road, Linslade	705 yd
Eagle Pizza	3 Wing Road, Linslade	712 yd
Turkish Delight	5 Wing Road, Linslade	748 yd
Sky 8	12 Bridge Street, Leighton Buzzard	1,024 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	Vimy Road, Linslade		748 yd
Waitrose	9 Waterborne Walk, Leighton Buzzard		1,060 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Southcott Lower School BIDEFORD GREEN	grass pitches	516 yd
The Forster Institute WATERLOO ROAD		755 yd
Energie Fitness Club (Leighton Buzzard) UNIT 2 UNIT 2 LEIGHTON ROAD	health and fitness suite	856 yd
Mentmore Park And Memorial Gardens Mentmore Road	grass pitches, tennis courts	983 yd
Leighton Middle School CHURCH SQUARE	grass pitches	1,075 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	82.8%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	61.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	60 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.85 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.85 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	18.6 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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