Vandyke Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3HQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LU7 3HQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% 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	55.9%	52.9%	-3.0%	51.0%	1.9%
Male	44.1%	47.1%	3.0%	49.0%	-1.9%

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	31.5%	29.2%	-2.3%	37.9%	-8.7%
Married: Opposite sex	32.5%	43.5%	11.0%	44.2%	-0.7%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Separated	2.9%	2.1%	-0.8%	2.2%	-0.1%
Divorced	12%	9.8%	-2.2%	9.1%	0.7%
Widowed	21.1%	14.6%	-6.5%	6.1%	8.5%

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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	33.9%	39.8%	5.9%	48.4%	-8.6%
Good health	33.1%	29.8%	-3.3%	33.6%	-3.8%
Fair health	16.8%	17.3%	0.5%	12.7%	4.6%
Bad health	11.3%	8%	-3.3%	4.0%	4.0%
Very bad health	5%	5.1%	0.1%	1.2%	3.9%

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	39.9%	22.6%	-17.3%	18.2%	4.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14%	12.2%	-1.8%	9.6%	2.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	11.4%	10.4%	-1.0%	13.4%	-3.0%
Apprenticeship	5.2%	7.1%	1.9%	5.3%	1.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.1%	17.8%	8.7%	16.9%	0.9%
Degree or Similar	15.3%	27.3%	12.0%	33.8%	-6.5%
Other	5.2%	2.7%	-2.5%	2.8%	-0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.6% 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%	1%	1.0%	0.7%	0.3%
Indian	0%	2%	2.0%	3.1%	-1.1%
Black African	0.6%	0.7%	0.1%	2.5%	-1.8%
Black Caribbean	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	1.0%	-1.0%
Other Black	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.5%	-0.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.8%	0.4%
Mixed White and African	0.6%	0.7%	0.1%	0.4%	0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.9%	-0.4%
Mixed Other	1.1%	0.2%	-0.9%	0.8%	-0.6%
White	96.7%	92.6%	-4.1%	81.4%	11.2%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.1%	0.4%
Roma	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 90% 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	94.5%	90%	-4.5%	83.2%	6.8%
European Union	3%	6.9%	3.9%	6.1%	0.8%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0.2%	-0.1%	0.8%	-0.6%
Africa	0.8%	1.5%	0.7%	2.7%	-1.2%
Middle East and Asia	0%	1.5%	1.5%	5.6%	-4.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92%	90%	-2.0%	83.2%	6.8%
10+ Years	0%	7.8%	7.8%	9.8%	-2.0%
5-10 Years	1.4%	2%	0.6%	2.9%	-0.9%
2-5 Years	1.1%	0.2%	-0.9%	2.2%	-2.0%
Less than 2 years	5.5%	0%	-5.5%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	69.1%	76.7%	-7.6%
Ireland	2.5%	0.6%	1.9%
Italy	1%	0.6%	0.4%
Portugal	1.2%	0.5%	0.7%
Poland	0.2%	1.3%	-1.1%
Romania	0.2%	0.9%	-0.7%
Other EU countries	0.7%	1.5%	-0.8%
Central and Western Africa	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
South-East Asia	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
No passport held	24%	13.5%	10.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	37.5%	37.2%	0.3%
Christian	52.2%	46.2%	6.0%
Hindu	1%	1.7%	-0.7%
Other religion	1.5%	0.6%	0.9%
Not answered	7.8%	6.0%	1.8%

Safety

Is Vandyke Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vandyke Road was 21.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.7% lower than the Leighton-Linslade North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Vandyke Road has the 10th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Leighton-Linslade North and the 173rd lowest crime rate of 871 local areas in Central Bedfordshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.1%.

🔎 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 3HQ, 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 - 6/10 (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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 6/10 (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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 4/10 (below 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) - 6/10 (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) - 5/10 (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 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 3HQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for LU7 3HQ

Average Price
£375,963

Semi-Detached
£372,493

Terraced
£324,946

Detached
£439,367

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

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
125 Vandyke Road, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£400,000	2025-06-26	£405,426
137 Vandyke Road, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£254,627	2025-03-28	£259,823
121 Vandyke Road, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£380,000	2024-12-19	£401,813
123 Vandyke Road, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£455,000	2024-12-11	£472,906
115 Vandyke Road, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£352,500	2024-02-23	£380,183

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LU7 3HQ

Employment

LU7 3HQ 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 3HQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	109
Full-Time Employee	106
Self-Employed	38
Part-Time Employee	30
Long-Term Sick or disabled	21
Looking after home or family	12
Other	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Unemployed	5
Student (economically inactive)	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	23
Manufacturing	21
Construction	20
Education	17
Transport and storage	14
Administrative and support service activities	13
Human health and social work activities	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Other	7
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Financial and insurance activities	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Information and communication	4
Real estate activities	2
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	77 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Clipstone Brook Lower School Brooklands Drive , LU7 3PG	3out of 4	761 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Mary Bassett Lower School Bassett Road , LU7 1AR	3out of 4	943 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Pulford CofE VA Lower School Pulford Road , LU7 1AB	4out of 4	1,229 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Leedon Lower School Highfield Road , LU7 3LZ	2out of 4	1,248 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	919 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cedars Upper School Mentmore Road , Linslade LU7 2AE	3out of 4	2,375 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	708 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Brooklands Middle School Brooklands Drive , LU7 3PF	3out of 4	960 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Leighton Middle School Church Square , LU7 1EX	3out of 4	1,144 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Linslade School Mentmore Road , Linslade LU7 2PA	3out of 4	2,302 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	1,747 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	602 yd
New Himalaya	74-78 North Street, Leighton Buzzard	612 yd
Oliver Hare & Co	2 Hockliffe Street, Leighton Buzzard	659 yd
Thai Chef Restaurant	12 Hockliffe Street, Leighton Buzzard	659 yd
Red Naga	1 Mill Road, Leighton Buzzard	686 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Leighton Buzzard Youth Club	Youth Club, Vandyke Road	612 yd
The Wheatsheaf	57 North Street, Leighton Buzzard	690 yd
The Bald Buzzard	6 Hockliffe Street, Leighton Buzzard	834 yd
The Red Lion	1 North Street, Leighton Buzzard	848 yd
The Royal British Legion	The Bossard Hall, West Street	850 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hong Kong Fish Shop	43 Vandyke Road, Leighton Buzzard	314 yd
Med Fish Bar	53 Hockliffe Street, Leighton Buzzard	595 yd
Papa Johns	82 North Street, Leighton Buzzard	610 yd
Pizza Hut	13 Hockliffe Street, Leighton Buzzard	622 yd
Mandarin Inn	51 Hockliffe Street, Leighton Buzzard	622 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd	Lake Street, Leighton Buzzard	834 yd
Iceland	9-11 Market Square, Leighton Buzzard	895 yd
Waitrose	9 Waterborne Walk, Leighton Buzzard	1,048 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Vandyke Road Playing Field Vandyke Road	grass pitches	162 yd
Gilbert Inglefield Academy VANDYKE ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	664 yd
Brooklands Middle School Brooklands Drive	grass pitches, tennis courts	867 yd
Vandyke Upper School VANDYKE ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	875 yd
Colloseum Gym (Closed) Lake Street	health and fitness suite	898 yd

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	79.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	154.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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