Church Road is in Slapton, Leighton Buzzard and in Buckinghamshire district. LU7 9BX is located in the Ivinghoe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Buckingham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Church Road, Slapton, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 9BX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LU7 9DA, LU7 9BZ, LU7 9BY, LU7 9DR, LU7 9BU, LU7 9DS, LU7 9DB, LU7 9BT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LU7 9BX has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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 | 47% | 48.4% | 1.4% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 53% | 51.6% | -1.4% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 | 26.8% | 28.9% | 2.1% | 37.9% | -9.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.1% | 46.9% | -4.2% | 44.2% | 2.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 14.1% | 1.5% | 9.1% | 5.0% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 7.4% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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 | 47.3% | 49.4% | 2.1% | 48.4% | 1.0% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 34.7% | -2.0% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 13.6% | 3.3% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 5% | 1.9% | -3.1% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 20.3% | 14% | -6.3% | 18.2% | -4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 11.6% | -1.0% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 17.4% | 0.1% | 13.4% | 4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 3.5% | -1.7% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 15.5% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 32% | 33.7% | 1.7% | 33.8% | -0.1% |
| Other | 2.2% | 4.3% | 2.1% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.8% 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% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 98.2% | 94.8% | -3.4% | 81.4% | 13.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 93.8% 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 | 96.4% | 93.8% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 93.5% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.1% | 76.7% | 6.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 13.7% | 13.5% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.9% | 37.2% | 5.7% |
| Christian | 48.4% | 46.2% | 2.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Road was 40.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.3% lower than the Ivinghoe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Church Road has the 15th lowest crime rate of 34 local areas in Ivinghoe and the 793rd lowest crime rate of 1,637 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.5%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Church Road, Leighton Buzzard, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2024-11-29 | £473,386 |
| 24 Church Road, Leighton Buzzard, Buckinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2024-09-05 | £362,160 |
| 29 Church Road, Leighton Buzzard, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £770,000 | 2022-08-31 | £765,417 |
| The Cottage Church Road, Leighton Buzzard, Buckinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £352,000 | 2022-07-20 | £352,704 |
| Flat 1 The Old Chapel Church Road, Leighton Buzzard, Buckinghamshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2022-07-18 | £166,970 |
LU7 9BX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheddington Combined School High Street , Cheddington LU7 0RG | 3out of 4 | 3,923 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edlesborough Primary Academy High Street , Edlesborough LU6 2HS | - not rated | 4,400 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leedon Lower School Highfield Road , LU7 3LZ | 2out of 4 | 4,490 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eaton Bray Academy School Lane , Eaton Bray LU6 2DT | 3out of 4 | 4,514 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pulford CofE VA Lower School Pulford Road , LU7 1AB | 4out of 4 | 4,689 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedars Upper School Mentmore Road , Linslade LU7 2AE | 3out of 4 | 4,264 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linslade School Mentmore Road , Linslade LU7 2PA | 3out of 4 | 4,494 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brooklands Middle School Brooklands Drive , LU7 3PF | 3out of 4 | 4,685 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leighton Middle School Church Square , LU7 1EX | 3out of 4 | 4,921 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paddocks Cafe at Bury Farm Equestrian Village | New Bury Farm, Mill Road | 310 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 2.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 2.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 2.2% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 2.2% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 2.2% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 2.2% |
| Median download speed | 74.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.