Waterdell, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3PL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LU7 3PL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% 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	51.6%	52.5%	0.9%	51.0%	1.5%
Male	48.4%	47.5%	-0.9%	49.0%	-1.5%

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 3PL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.9% 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	26.5%	25%	-1.5%	37.9%	-12.9%
Married: Opposite sex	62.2%	55.9%	-6.3%	44.2%	11.7%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
Separated	1.3%	2.5%	1.2%	2.2%	0.3%
Divorced	4.6%	8.1%	3.5%	9.1%	-1.0%
Widowed	5.5%	7.6%	2.1%	6.1%	1.5%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	42.2%	42.1%	-0.1%	48.4%	-6.3%
Good health	45.5%	39.2%	-6.3%	33.6%	5.6%
Fair health	10.5%	14%	3.5%	12.7%	1.3%
Bad health	1.1%	4.7%	3.6%	4.0%	0.7%
Very bad health	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.2%	-1.2%

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.

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 16.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	27.3%	23.2%	-4.1%	18.2%	5.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.5%	11.4%	-4.1%	9.6%	1.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.9%	16.9%	-2.0%	13.4%	3.5%
Apprenticeship	7.6%	9.7%	2.1%	5.3%	4.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.1%	19.8%	9.7%	16.9%	2.9%
Degree or Similar	16.8%	16.5%	-0.3%	33.8%	-17.3%
Other	3.8%	2.5%	-1.3%	2.8%	-0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% 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)
Bangladeshi	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.1%	-0.7%
Chinese	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	3.1%	-2.7%
Pakistani	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.8%	0.3%
Mixed White and African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Mixed Other	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
White	98.2%	97.1%	-1.1%	81.4%	15.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 91.4% 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	91.7%	91.4%	-0.3%	83.2%	8.2%
European Union	5.4%	6.1%	0.7%	6.1%	0.0%
Rest of Europe	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0.4%	1.8%	1.4%	2.7%	-0.9%
Middle East and Asia	1.4%	0.7%	-0.7%	5.6%	-4.9%
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	91.3%	92.1%	0.8%	83.2%	8.9%
10+ Years	0.4%	6.5%	6.1%	9.8%	-3.3%
5-10 Years	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	2.9%	-2.5%
2-5 Years	0.7%	1.1%	0.4%	2.2%	-1.1%
Less than 2 years	7.2%	0%	-7.2%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	78.8%	76.7%	2.1%
Ireland	2.2%	0.6%	1.6%
Italy	2.2%	0.6%	1.6%
Poland	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
Romania	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Other EU countries	0.7%	1.5%	-0.8%
No passport held	15.5%	13.5%	2.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	36.3%	37.2%	-0.9%
Christian	59.4%	46.2%	13.2%
Jewish	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Muslim	0.4%	6.5%	-6.1%
Sikh	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Other religion	1.1%	0.6%	0.5%
Not answered	1.8%	6.0%	-4.2%

Safety

Is Waterdell Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Waterdell was 53.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.7% lower than the Leighton-Linslade South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Waterdell has the 18th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Leighton-Linslade South and the 350th highest crime rate of 874 local areas in Central Bedfordshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.6%.

🔎 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. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£58,000

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in LU7 3PL, 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 - 1/10 (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 - 1/10 (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 - 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 - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very 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 - 3/10 (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) - 1/10 (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) - 2/10 (very 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 Waterdell are based on 71 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 Waterdell, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3PL

Estimated Average Property Prices for LU7 3PL

Average Price
£312,782

Semi-Detached
£343,311

Terraced
£357,671

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£140,383

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Waterdell

Average Price
£316,579

Semi-Detached
£339,700

Terraced
£284,520

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£121,743

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on WaterdellStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
91 Waterdell, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£400,000	2025-06-25	£415,920
87 Waterdell, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£315,000	2023-11-24	£340,761
74 Waterdell, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£395,000	2023-06-30	£423,794
81 Waterdell, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£312,000	2021-07-06	£376,055
78 Waterdell, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£265,000	2021-04-30	£321,259

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LU7 3PL

Employment

LU7 3PL 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in LU7 3PL 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

Full-Time Employee	95
Retired	75
Part-Time Employee	31
Self-Employed	15
Unemployed	7
Student (economically inactive)	7
Looking after home or family	6
Other	1
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	29
Manufacturing	21
Education	16
Construction	15
Human health and social work activities	14
Transport and storage	13
Administrative and support service activities	8
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Other	6
Real estate activities	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Information and communication	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Financial and insurance activities	4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Clipstone Brook Lower School Brooklands Drive , LU7 3PG	3out of 4	373 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Leedon Lower School Highfield Road , LU7 3LZ	2out of 4	393 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Beaudesert Lower School Appenine Way , LU7 3DX	3out of 4	937 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Rushmere Park Academy East Street , LU7 1EW	3out of 4	949 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St George's Lower School East Street , LU7 1EW	- not rated	949 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	1,206 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Vandyke Upper School and Community College Vandyke Road , LU7 3DY	- not rated	1,206 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cedars Upper School Mentmore Road , Linslade LU7 2AE	3out of 4	2,463 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cedars Upper School Mentmore Road , Linslade LU7 2AE	- not rated	2,463 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Brooklands Middle School Brooklands Drive , LU7 3PF	3out of 4	170 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Brooklands Middle School Brooklands Drive , LU7 3PF	- not rated	170 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Gilbert Inglefield Academy Vandyke Road , LU7 3FU	1out of 4	1,061 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Gilbert Inglefield Middle School Vandyke Road , LU7 3FU	- not rated	1,061 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Leighton Middle School Church Square , LU7 1EX	3out of 4	1,466 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	905 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sutherlands School Stoke Road , Linslade LU7 2SR	- not rated	2,215 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Oak Bank School Sandy Lane , LU7 3BE	- not rated	2,522 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Oak Bank School Sandy Lane , LU7 3BE	4out of 4	2,522 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Stockgrove Park School Heath and Reach , LU7 0BB	- not rated	5,162 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
Oliver Hare & Co	2 Hockliffe Street, Leighton Buzzard	890 yd
Thai Chef Restaurant	12 Hockliffe Street, Leighton Buzzard	890 yd
Leighton Buzzard Garden Centre Cafe	Hockliffe Road, Leighton Buzzard	953 yd
New Spice Lounge	57 Lake Street, Leighton Buzzard	992 yd
The Cottage Italian Bistro	19-21 Hockliffe Street, Leighton Buzzard	1,049 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Clay Pipe	Appenine Way, Leighton Buzzard	857 yd
The Craft Union Pub Company Ltd	The Sun, 42 Lake Street	1,032 yd
Leighton Buzzard Youth Club	Youth Club, Vandyke Road	1,037 yd
The Bald Buzzard	6 Hockliffe Street, Leighton Buzzard	1,081 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sizzlers Fish & Chip Shop	115 Waterdell, Leighton Buzzard	73 yd
Hong Kong Fish Shop	43 Vandyke Road, Leighton Buzzard	752 yd
Med Fish Bar	53 Hockliffe Street, Leighton Buzzard	858 yd
Pizza Hut	13 Hockliffe Street, Leighton Buzzard	884 yd
Mandarin Inn	51 Hockliffe Street, Leighton Buzzard	884 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd	Lake Street, Leighton Buzzard		808 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Brooklands Middle School Brooklands Drive	grass pitches, tennis courts	183 yd
Vandyke Road Playing Field Vandyke Road	grass pitches	643 yd
Pages Field THE VYNES THE VYNES WESTON AVENUE	grass pitches	824 yd
Pages Park Billington Road	grass pitches, tennis courts	925 yd
Colloseum Gym (Closed) Lake Street	health and fitness suite	991 yd
Gilbert Inglefield Academy VANDYKE ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	1,064 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	80 Mbit/s
Average download speed	149.5 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	19.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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