Vandyke Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3HA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LU7 3HA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53.2%	50.2%	-3.0%	51.0%	-0.8%
Male	46.8%	49.8%	3.0%	49.0%	0.8%

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 3HA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.2% 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	16.4%	21.1%	4.7%	37.9%	-16.8%
Married: Opposite sex	57.5%	59.2%	1.7%	44.2%	15.0%
Married: Same sex	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	3.9%	2.6%	-1.3%	2.2%	0.4%
Divorced	7.2%	9.6%	2.4%	9.1%	0.5%
Widowed	14.5%	7.5%	-7.0%	6.1%	1.4%

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	39.6%	41.4%	1.8%	48.4%	-7.0%
Good health	40%	42.1%	2.1%	33.6%	8.5%
Fair health	14.5%	13.5%	-1.0%	12.7%	0.8%
Bad health	6%	3%	-3.0%	4.0%	-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.

This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	30.4%	21.2%	-9.2%	18.2%	3.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.6%	13.3%	1.7%	9.6%	3.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	11.1%	14.6%	3.5%	13.4%	1.2%
Apprenticeship	8.2%	6.6%	-1.6%	5.3%	1.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.1%	18.1%	7.0%	16.9%	1.2%
Degree or Similar	17.9%	20.8%	2.9%	33.8%	-13.0%
Other	9.7%	5.3%	-4.4%	2.8%	2.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.4% 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	3.4%	0%	-3.4%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	1.6%	-1.2%
Other Black	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	1.3%	0.7%	-0.6%	0.8%	-0.1%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.9%	0.2%
Mixed Other	1.3%	0.7%	-0.6%	0.8%	-0.1%
White	91.5%	94.4%	2.9%	81.4%	13.0%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	2.1%	0%	-2.1%	0.1%	-0.1%
Other	0%	1.5%	1.5%	1.6%	-0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 85% 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	86.8%	85%	-1.8%	83.2%	1.8%
European Union	6.8%	12.4%	5.6%	6.1%	6.3%
Rest of Europe	1.3%	0.8%	-0.5%	0.8%	0.0%
Africa	1.7%	1.1%	-0.6%	2.7%	-1.6%
Middle East and Asia	1.7%	0.4%	-1.3%	5.6%	-5.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.3%	0.4%	-0.9%	1.3%	-0.9%
Oceania	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	86%	85%	-1.0%	83.2%	1.8%
10+ Years	0%	10.2%	10.2%	9.8%	0.4%
5-10 Years	0.4%	1.1%	0.7%	2.9%	-1.8%
2-5 Years	0.9%	2.3%	1.4%	2.2%	0.1%
Less than 2 years	12.8%	1.5%	-11.3%	1.9%	-0.4%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	72.9%	76.7%	-3.8%
Ireland	1.1%	0.6%	0.5%
Italy	7.9%	0.6%	7.3%
Portugal	0.8%	0.5%	0.3%
Lithuania	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Romania	3%	0.9%	2.1%
Other EU countries	0.8%	1.5%	-0.7%
No passport held	13.2%	13.5%	-0.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	40.1%	37.2%	2.9%
Christian	50.9%	46.2%	4.7%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Not answered	8.6%	6.0%	2.6%

Safety

Is Vandyke Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vandyke Road was 20.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.6% lower than the Leighton-Linslade North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Vandyke Road has the 9th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Leighton-Linslade North and the 164th lowest crime rate of 871 local areas in Central Bedfordshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 8.0%.

🔎 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
£54,200

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in LU7 3HA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very 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 - 2/10 (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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 2/10 (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 - 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 - 5/10 (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 - 1/10 (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) - 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) - 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 Vandyke Road are based on 225 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 Vandyke Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3HA

Estimated Average Property Prices for LU7 3HA

Average Price
£432,121

Semi-Detached
£447,080

Terraced
£303,972

Detached
£647,195

Flats/Maisonettes
£193,962

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Vandyke Road

Average Price
£325,345

Semi-Detached
£354,275

Terraced
£281,473

Detached
£517,620

Flats/Maisonettes
£247,561

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Vandyke Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
106 Vandyke Road, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£552,000	2025-02-21	£572,727
100 Vandyke Road, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£195,000	2024-08-30	£211,082
92 Vandyke Road, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£240,000	2022-10-27	£249,697
106 Vandyke Road, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£525,000	2022-06-24	£578,437
100C Vandyke Road, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£320,000	2020-11-06	£386,401

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LU7 3HA

Employment

LU7 3HA 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in LU7 3HA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	91
Full-Time Employee	65
Part-Time Employee	28
Self-Employed	22
Looking after home or family	6
Student (economically inactive)	5
Other	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Unemployed	2
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	25
Manufacturing	13
Construction	8
Human health and social work activities	8
Education	7
Real estate activities	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Information and communication	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Other	4
Transport and storage	3
Financial and insurance activities	2
Administrative and support service activities	2
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
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	198 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Clipstone Brook Lower School Brooklands Drive , LU7 3PG	3out of 4	643 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Mary Bassett Lower School Bassett Road , LU7 1AR	3out of 4	840 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Pulford CofE VA Lower School Pulford Road , LU7 1AB	4out of 4	1,092 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Leedon Lower School Highfield Road , LU7 3LZ	2out of 4	1,166 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	1,045 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cedars Upper School Mentmore Road , Linslade LU7 2AE	3out of 4	2,240 yd	Academy converter	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	3out of 4	833 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Brooklands Middle School Brooklands Drive , LU7 3PF	3out of 4	873 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Leighton Middle School Church Square , LU7 1EX	3out of 4	1,020 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Linslade School Mentmore Road , Linslade LU7 2PA	3out of 4	2,174 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	1,882 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
Jasmine House	90 North Street, Leighton Buzzard	518 yd
Oliver Hare & Co	2 Hockliffe Street, Leighton Buzzard	522 yd
Thai Chef Restaurant	12 Hockliffe Street, Leighton Buzzard	522 yd
New Himalaya	74-78 North Street, Leighton Buzzard	525 yd
Lime Tree	60 North Street, Leighton Buzzard	621 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Wheatsheaf	57 North Street, Leighton Buzzard	595 yd
The Bald Buzzard	6 Hockliffe Street, Leighton Buzzard	707 yd
The Red Lion	1 North Street, Leighton Buzzard	732 yd
The Royal British Legion	The Bossard Hall, West Street	742 yd
Leighton Buzzard Youth Club	Youth Club, Vandyke Road	751 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hong Kong Fish Shop	43 Vandyke Road, Leighton Buzzard	183 yd
Med Fish Bar	53 Hockliffe Street, Leighton Buzzard	458 yd
Pizza Hut	13 Hockliffe Street, Leighton Buzzard	487 yd
Mandarin Inn	51 Hockliffe Street, Leighton Buzzard	487 yd
Dilraj	81 Hockliffe Street, Leighton Buzzard	487 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd	Lake Street, Leighton Buzzard	685 yd
Iceland	9-11 Market Square, Leighton Buzzard	773 yd
Waitrose	9 Waterborne Walk, Leighton Buzzard	942 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Vandyke Road Playing Field Vandyke Road	grass pitches	239 yd
Colloseum Gym (Closed) Lake Street	health and fitness suite	755 yd
Brooklands Middle School Brooklands Drive	grass pitches, tennis courts	771 yd
Gilbert Inglefield Academy VANDYKE ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	802 yd
Vandyke Upper School VANDYKE ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	1,010 yd
Leighton Buzzard Sports Association Ltd LAKE STREET	grass pitches, tennis courts	1,060 yd
Leighton Middle School CHURCH SQUARE	grass pitches	1,082 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	96.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	96.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	96.7%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	96.7%

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	3.3%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	3.3%

Download Speed

Median download speed	63.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	80.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	15.6 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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