Drakes Avenue, Leighton Buzzard, Milton Keynes, LU7 3AF

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LU7 3AF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52%	50.7%	-1.3%	51.0%	-0.3%
Male	48%	49.3%	1.3%	49.0%	0.3%

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	43.6%	40.3%	-3.3%	37.9%	2.4%
Married: Opposite sex	36.4%	44.3%	7.9%	44.2%	0.1%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.1%	0.4%
Separated	2.2%	3.3%	1.1%	2.2%	1.1%
Divorced	14%	8.5%	-5.5%	9.1%	-0.6%
Widowed	3.7%	3.1%	-0.6%	6.1%	-3.0%

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 (88%) 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	52%	58.7%	6.7%	48.4%	10.3%
Good health	32.8%	29.3%	-3.5%	33.6%	-4.3%
Fair health	10.2%	9.6%	-0.6%	12.7%	-3.1%
Bad health	4.2%	1.8%	-2.4%	4.0%	-2.2%
Very bad health	0.9%	0.7%	-0.2%	1.2%	-0.5%

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	29.6%	12.7%	-16.9%	18.2%	-5.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	19.6%	14.1%	-5.5%	9.6%	4.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.3%	19.1%	4.8%	13.4%	5.7%
Apprenticeship	2.5%	4.7%	2.2%	5.3%	-0.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.1%	16.5%	3.4%	16.9%	-0.4%
Degree or Similar	16.2%	30.4%	14.2%	33.8%	-3.4%
Other	4.7%	2.6%	-2.1%	2.8%	-0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	2.1%	0.7%	-1.4%	0.7%	0.0%
Pakistani	0%	0.8%	0.8%	2.7%	-1.9%
Other Asian	0.7%	1.6%	0.9%	1.6%	0.0%
Black African	0%	2.8%	2.8%	2.5%	0.3%
Black Caribbean	0.9%	0.5%	-0.4%	1.0%	-0.5%
Other Black	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%
Mixed White and African	2.1%	0%	-2.1%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	2.1%	0.8%	-1.3%	0.9%	-0.1%
Mixed Other	0%	1%	1.0%	0.8%	0.2%
White	91.7%	88.6%	-3.1%	81.4%	7.2%
Roma	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
Arab	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.6%	-0.4%
Other	0.5%	1.6%	1.1%	1.6%	0.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 89.4% 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	93.8%	89.4%	-4.4%	83.2%	6.2%
European Union	1.6%	3.3%	1.7%	6.1%	-2.8%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%
Africa	1.2%	2.1%	0.9%	2.7%	-0.6%
Middle East and Asia	2.1%	2.6%	0.5%	5.6%	-3.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.4%	1.6%	0.2%	1.3%	0.3%
Oceania	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92.8%	89.5%	-3.3%	83.2%	6.3%
10+ Years	1.2%	6.9%	5.7%	9.8%	-2.9%
5-10 Years	0.5%	2.9%	2.4%	2.9%	0.0%
2-5 Years	1.2%	0.5%	-0.7%	2.2%	-1.7%
Less than 2 years	4.4%	0.2%	-4.2%	1.9%	-1.7%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	74.6%	76.7%	-2.1%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
France	1%	0.3%	0.7%
Italy	0.2%	0.6%	-0.4%
Portugal	1%	0.5%	0.5%
Spain	0.7%	0.4%	0.3%
Lithuania	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Poland	0.2%	1.3%	-1.1%
Romania	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Other Europe	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
South and Eastern Africa	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
North America and the Caribbean	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
Central and South America	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
Oceania	0.2%	0.1%	0.1%
No passport held	19%	13.5%	5.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	56.2%	37.2%	19.0%
Christian	37.6%	46.2%	-8.6%
Jewish	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Muslim	0.8%	6.5%	-5.7%
Other religion	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Not answered	4.4%	6.0%	-1.6%

Safety

Is Drakes Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Drakes Avenue was 89.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.9% higher than the Leighton-Linslade North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Drakes Avenue has the 17th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Leighton-Linslade North and the 167th highest crime rate of 874 local areas in Central Bedfordshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 58.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£45,200

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in LU7 3AF, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 9/10 (very high )
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) - 8/10 (high )
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 Drakes Avenue are based on 20 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Central Bedfordshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Drakes Avenue, Leighton Buzzard, Milton Keynes, LU7 3AF

Estimated Average Property Prices for LU7 3AF

Average Price
£375,190

Semi-Detached
£397,924

Terraced
£282,427

Detached
£446,081

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Drakes Avenue

Average Price
£350,899

Semi-Detached
£398,981

Terraced
£142,270

Detached
£451,583

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Drakes AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
19 Drakes Avenue, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£445,000	2025-06-25	£454,271
113 Drakes Avenue, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£350,000	2025-05-21	£361,888
35 Drakes Avenue, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£285,000	2025-05-21	£294,680
1 Drakes Avenue, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£445,000	2025-03-28	£457,905
43 Drakes Avenue, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£110,000	2022-10-28	£115,000

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LU7 3AF

Employment

LU7 3AF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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	192
Part-Time Employee	62
Self-Employed	47
Retired	30
Student (economically inactive)	25
Looking after home or family	24
Other	15
Long-Term Sick or disabled	12
Unemployed	10
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	26
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	25
Administrative and support service activities	22
Construction	19
Transport and storage	19
Accommodation and food service activities	17
Manufacturing	15
Education	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Other	9
Information and communication	6
Financial and insurance activities	6
Real estate activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Rushmere Park Academy East Street , LU7 1EW	3out of 4	531 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St George's Lower School East Street , LU7 1EW	- not rated	531 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Dovery Down Lower School Heath Road , LU7 3AG	- not rated	782 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Dovery Academy Heath Road , LU7 3AG	- not rated	782 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Heathwood Lower School Heath Road , LU7 3AU	3out of 4	966 yd	Community school	No	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	739 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Vandyke Upper School and Community College Vandyke Road , LU7 3DY	- not rated	739 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cedars Upper School Mentmore Road , Linslade LU7 2AE	3out of 4	2,826 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cedars Upper School Mentmore Road , Linslade LU7 2AE	- not rated	2,826 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	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	601 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Gilbert Inglefield Middle School Vandyke Road , LU7 3FU	- not rated	601 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Brooklands Middle School Brooklands Drive , LU7 3PF	3out of 4	1,485 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Brooklands Middle School Brooklands Drive , LU7 3PF	- not rated	1,485 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Leighton Middle School Church Square , LU7 1EX	3out of 4	1,581 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Benjamin College Benjamin UK, Coach House, White House Court , Hockliffe Street LU7 1FD	- not rated	1,116 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Oak Bank School Sandy Lane , LU7 3BE	- not rated	1,173 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Oak Bank School Sandy Lane , LU7 3BE	4out of 4	1,173 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sutherlands School Stoke Road , Linslade LU7 2SR	- not rated	1,471 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Stockgrove Park School Heath and Reach , LU7 0BB	- not rated	3,822 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Daisy Catering Ltd/Rumbles Fish Bar	Unit 2 Chamberlains Barn Local Centre, Underwood Croft	408 yd
Red Naga	1 Mill Road, Leighton Buzzard	963 yd
Jasmine House	90 North Street, Leighton Buzzard	980 yd
New Himalaya	74-78 North Street, Leighton Buzzard	996 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Leighton Buzzard Youth Club	Youth Club, Vandyke Road		563 yd
The Wheatsheaf	57 North Street, Leighton Buzzard		1,075 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hong Kong Fish Shop	43 Vandyke Road, Leighton Buzzard	894 yd
Papa Johns	82 North Street, Leighton Buzzard	995 yd
Ocean Fish Bar	66A North Street, Leighton Buzzard	1,092 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Gilbert Inglefield Academy VANDYKE ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	599 yd
Vandyke Road Playing Field Vandyke Road	grass pitches	723 yd
Vandyke Upper School VANDYKE ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	739 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	91.2%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	91.2%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	91.2%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	91.2%

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	76.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed	67.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	160 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	160 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	30 Mbit/s

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