Plantation Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3HR

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LU7 3HR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49%	50.9%	1.9%	51.0%	-0.1%
Male	51%	49.1%	-1.9%	49.0%	0.1%

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 3HR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.2% 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	30.5%	27.8%	-2.7%	37.9%	-10.1%
Married: Opposite sex	48.1%	53.2%	5.1%	44.2%	9.0%
Married: Same sex	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.1%	0.7%
Separated	2.1%	1.3%	-0.8%	2.2%	-0.9%
Divorced	12.8%	11.4%	-1.4%	9.1%	2.3%
Widowed	6.2%	5.5%	-0.7%	6.1%	-0.6%

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 (85.1%) 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	49.7%	50.7%	1.0%	48.4%	2.3%
Good health	36.8%	34.4%	-2.4%	33.6%	0.8%
Fair health	10.8%	11.1%	0.3%	12.7%	-1.6%
Bad health	2.4%	2.4%	0.0%	4.0%	-1.6%
Very bad health	0.3%	1.4%	1.1%	1.2%	0.2%

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	14.8%	10.6%	-4.2%	18.2%	-7.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.3%	11.9%	-5.4%	9.6%	2.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.9%	15.3%	-3.6%	13.4%	1.9%
Apprenticeship	4.1%	6.4%	2.3%	5.3%	1.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	18.5%	22%	3.5%	16.9%	5.1%
Degree or Similar	23.5%	32.6%	9.1%	33.8%	-1.2%
Other	2.9%	1.3%	-1.6%	2.8%	-1.5%

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)
Indian	0.3%	1.4%	1.1%	3.1%	-1.7%
Black African	0%	0.7%	0.7%	2.5%	-1.8%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.0%	-0.3%
Mixed White and Asian	1.4%	1%	-0.4%	0.8%	0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.9%	-0.6%
White	98%	95.5%	-2.5%	81.4%	14.1%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.1% 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	98%	94.1%	-3.9%	83.2%	10.9%
European Union	0.7%	2.4%	1.7%	6.1%	-3.7%
Africa	0.3%	1.7%	1.4%	2.7%	-1.0%
Middle East and Asia	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	1.7%	1.7%	1.3%	0.4%
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	97.3%	94.1%	-3.2%	83.2%	10.9%
10+ Years	0%	4.1%	4.1%	9.8%	-5.7%
5-10 Years	0.3%	1.7%	1.4%	2.9%	-1.2%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2%	0%	-2.0%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	90.7%	76.7%	14.0%
Spain	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
No passport held	9%	13.5%	-4.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	47.2%	37.2%	10.0%
Christian	46.9%	46.2%	0.7%
Hindu	1.4%	1.7%	-0.3%
Not answered	4.5%	6.0%	-1.5%

Safety

Is Plantation Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Plantation Road was 13.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.5% lower than the Leighton-Linslade North average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.

Plantation Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Leighton-Linslade North and the 71st lowest crime rate of 871 local areas in Central Bedfordshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.0%.

🔎 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 3HR, 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 Plantation Road are based on 168 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 Plantation Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3HR

Estimated Average Property Prices for LU7 3HR

Average Price
£441,527

Semi-Detached
£358,107

Terraced
£292,301

Detached
£656,866

Flats/Maisonettes
£165,087

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Plantation Road

Average Price
£512,142

Semi-Detached
£410,486

Terraced
£300,689

Detached
£883,328

Flats/Maisonettes
£168,150

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Plantation Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
36 Plantation Road, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£278,000	2025-09-29	£278,000
70 Plantation Road, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£310,000	2024-07-02	£331,568
60 Plantation Road, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£271,000	2024-04-30	£295,063
84 Plantation Road, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£480,000	2023-08-22	£519,214
132 Plantation Road, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£675,000	2023-08-16	£730,145

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LU7 3HR

Employment

LU7 3HR 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	99
Retired	60
Self-Employed	26
Part-Time Employee	23
Long-Term Sick or disabled	10
Looking after home or family	7
Student (economically inactive)	6
Unemployed	4
Other	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	34
Manufacturing	17
Education	16
Information and communication	11
Financial and insurance activities	10
Other	10
Transport and storage	10
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Human health and social work activities	8
Construction	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	4
Real estate activities	3

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	632 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Dovery Down Lower School Heath Road , LU7 3AG	4out of 4	857 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Mary Bassett Lower School Bassett Road , LU7 1AR	3out of 4	950 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Heathwood Lower School Heath Road , LU7 3AU	3out of 4	1,195 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Clipstone Brook Lower School Brooklands Drive , LU7 3PG	3out of 4	1,405 yd	Community school	Yes	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	1,288 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cedars Upper School Mentmore Road , Linslade LU7 2AE	3out of 4	2,431 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	1,122 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Leighton Middle School Church Square , LU7 1EX	3out of 4	1,226 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Brooklands Middle School Brooklands Drive , LU7 3PF	3out of 4	1,649 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Linslade School Mentmore Road , Linslade LU7 2PA	3out of 4	2,296 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	1,306 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
Red Naga	1 Mill Road, Leighton Buzzard	602 yd
Jasmine House	90 North Street, Leighton Buzzard	678 yd
New Himalaya	74-78 North Street, Leighton Buzzard	693 yd
Lime Tree	60 North Street, Leighton Buzzard	854 yd
Frankie's Cafe	56-58 North Street, Leighton Buzzard	854 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Wheatsheaf	57 North Street, Leighton Buzzard	755 yd
The Royal British Legion	The Bossard Hall, West Street	917 yd
The Red Lion	1 North Street, Leighton Buzzard	960 yd
Leighton Buzzard Youth Club	Youth Club, Vandyke Road	961 yd
The Globe	Globe Lane, Linslade	997 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Papa Johns	82 North Street, Leighton Buzzard	693 yd
Hong Kong Fish Shop	43 Vandyke Road, Leighton Buzzard	776 yd
Ocean Fish Bar	66A North Street, Leighton Buzzard	786 yd
Golden Harvest	65 North Street, Leighton Buzzard	788 yd
Chicken Treat	4a North Street, Leighton Buzzard	854 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Iceland	9-11 Market Square, Leighton Buzzard	1,025 yd
Waitrose	9 Waterborne Walk, Leighton Buzzard	1,038 yd
Tesco	Vimy Road, Linslade	1,060 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Vandyke Road Playing Field Vandyke Road	grass pitches	850 yd
Gilbert Inglefield Academy VANDYKE ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	1,008 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	86.2%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	86.2%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	86.2%

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	71.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	168.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	12.6 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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