Brooklands Avenue, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3QX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LU7 3QX has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.1%	47.2%	-1.9%	51.0%	-3.8%
Male	50.9%	52.8%	1.9%	49.0%	3.8%

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 3QX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.9% 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	21.5%	23.9%	2.4%	37.9%	-14.0%
Married: Opposite sex	63.6%	63.9%	0.3%	44.2%	19.7%
Separated	2.3%	1.6%	-0.7%	2.2%	-0.6%
Divorced	6.1%	5.1%	-1.0%	9.1%	-4.0%
Widowed	6.5%	5.5%	-1.0%	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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	49.7%	42.8%	-6.9%	48.4%	-5.6%
Good health	35.3%	40.5%	5.2%	33.6%	6.9%
Fair health	12%	14.8%	2.8%	12.7%	2.1%
Bad health	2.8%	1.3%	-1.5%	4.0%	-2.7%
Very bad health	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	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	19.9%	17.6%	-2.3%	18.2%	-0.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.5%	9%	-7.5%	9.6%	-0.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.9%	14.9%	0.0%	13.4%	1.5%
Apprenticeship	9.6%	7.1%	-2.5%	5.3%	1.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.2%	19.6%	10.4%	16.9%	2.7%
Degree or Similar	23.8%	28.2%	4.4%	33.8%	-5.6%
Other	6.1%	3.5%	-2.6%	2.8%	0.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.5% 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)
Chinese	3.1%	0.6%	-2.5%	0.7%	-0.1%
Indian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	3.1%	-2.8%
Pakistani	0%	1.6%	1.6%	2.7%	-1.1%
Other Asian	0%	1.9%	1.9%	1.6%	0.3%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.0%	-0.7%
Other Black	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1%	1.0%	0.8%	0.2%
Mixed White and African	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	0.9%	-0.3%
Mixed Other	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	94.5%	92.5%	-2.0%	81.4%	11.1%
Other	0%	1%	1.0%	1.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 90.2% 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	92.9%	90.2%	-2.7%	83.2%	7.0%
European Union	4%	4.2%	0.2%	6.1%	-1.9%
Rest of Europe	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	1.5%	3.9%	2.4%	5.6%	-1.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	1.3%	0.7%	1.3%	0.0%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92.3%	90.5%	-1.8%	83.2%	7.3%
10+ Years	0%	9.5%	9.5%	9.8%	-0.3%
5-10 Years	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	5.8%	0%	-5.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	89%	76.7%	12.3%
Ireland	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
France	1%	0.3%	0.7%
Italy	2.6%	0.6%	2.0%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Other EU countries	0.6%	1.5%	-0.9%
North America and the Caribbean	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
No passport held	5.2%	13.5%	-8.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	40.7%	37.2%	3.5%
Christian	49.2%	46.2%	3.0%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Hindu	1.6%	1.7%	-0.1%
Jewish	1%	0.5%	0.5%
Muslim	2%	6.5%	-4.5%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	4.9%	6.0%	-1.1%

Safety

Is Brooklands Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brooklands Avenue was 41.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.0% lower than the Leighton-Linslade South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Brooklands Avenue has the 19th lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Leighton-Linslade South and the 397th lowest crime rate of 871 local areas in Central Bedfordshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.0%.

🔎 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. 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 3QX, 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 - 3/10 (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 - 3/10 (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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 3/10 (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 - 5/10 (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 - 2/10 (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) - 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) - 4/10 (below 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 Brooklands Avenue are based on 28 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 Brooklands Avenue, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3QX

Estimated Average Property Prices for LU7 3QX

Average Price
£439,259

Semi-Detached
£436,898

Terraced
£486,538

Detached
£439,225

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Brooklands Avenue

Average Price
£462,756

Semi-Detached
£461,921

Terraced
£495,192

Detached
£458,619

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Brooklands AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
6 Brooklands Avenue, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£430,000	2023-09-20	£465,944
21 Brooklands Avenue, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£480,000	2022-07-22	£516,393
27 Brooklands Avenue, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£355,000	2019-08-22	£441,647
5 Brooklands Avenue, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£350,000	2018-11-05	£425,347
12 Brooklands Avenue, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£358,000	2018-05-04	£441,716

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LU7 3QX

Employment

LU7 3QX 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 3QX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	98
Retired	78
Part-Time Employee	29
Self-Employed	26
Looking after home or family	9
Student (economically inactive)	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Other	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Unemployed	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	37
Education	22
Professional, scientific and technical activities	18
Manufacturing	17
Construction	16
Human health and social work activities	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Transport and storage	8
Other	7
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Financial and insurance activities	6
Information and communication	6
Administrative and support service activities	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Real estate activities	2

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	169 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Leedon Lower School Highfield Road , LU7 3LZ	2out of 4	561 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Pulford CofE VA Lower School Pulford Road , LU7 1AB	4out of 4	968 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Rushmere Park Academy East Street , LU7 1EW	3out of 4	976 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Mary Bassett Lower School Bassett Road , LU7 1AR	3out of 4	1,094 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	1,545 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cedars Upper School Mentmore Road , Linslade LU7 2AE	3out of 4	1,994 yd	Academy converter	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	351 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Leighton Middle School Church Square , LU7 1EX	3out of 4	1,073 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Gilbert Inglefield Academy Vandyke Road , LU7 3FU	3out of 4	1,364 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Linslade School Mentmore Road , Linslade LU7 2PA	3out of 4	2,011 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	2,657 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
New Spice Lounge	57 Lake Street, Leighton Buzzard	689 yd
Oliver Hare & Co	2 Hockliffe Street, Leighton Buzzard	708 yd
Thai Chef Restaurant	12 Hockliffe Street, Leighton Buzzard	708 yd
The Cottage Italian Bistro	19-21 Hockliffe Street, Leighton Buzzard	836 yd
Mevan	6 Lake Street, Leighton Buzzard	859 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Craft Union Pub Company Ltd	The Sun, 42 Lake Street	724 yd
The Picture House	8 Lake Street, Leighton Buzzard	848 yd
The Bald Buzzard	6 Hockliffe Street, Leighton Buzzard	854 yd
The Red Lion	1 North Street, Leighton Buzzard	951 yd
The Wheatsheaf	57 North Street, Leighton Buzzard	995 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sizzlers Fish & Chip Shop	115 Waterdell, Leighton Buzzard	427 yd
Yong Hong	53 Lake Street, Leighton Buzzard	697 yd
Med Fish Bar	53 Hockliffe Street, Leighton Buzzard	707 yd
Amore Pizzeria lb Ltd	2 Hockliffe Street, Leighton Buzzard	708 yd
Pizza Hut	13 Hockliffe Street, Leighton Buzzard	722 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd	Lake Street, Leighton Buzzard		510 yd
Iceland	9-11 Market Square, Leighton Buzzard		934 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Brooklands Middle School Brooklands Drive	grass pitches, tennis courts	270 yd
Pages Park Billington Road	grass pitches, tennis courts	545 yd
Pages Field THE VYNES THE VYNES WESTON AVENUE	grass pitches	589 yd
Colloseum Gym (Closed) Lake Street	health and fitness suite	705 yd
Leighton Buzzard Sports Association Ltd LAKE STREET	grass pitches, tennis courts	808 yd
Vandyke Road Playing Field Vandyke Road	grass pitches	870 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	49.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	105.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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