White Horse Close is in Hockliffe, Leighton Buzzard and in South Bedfordshire district. LU7 9HN is located in the Heath & Reach electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South West Bedfordshire. This postcode has been in use since 2004-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about White Horse Close, Hockliffe, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 9HN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LU7 9LP, LU7 9LW, LU7 9LR, LU7 9LT, LU7 9NP, LU7 9LY, LU7 9LL, LU7 9NT, LU7 9RX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LU7 9HN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 51.5% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 49.7% | 48.5% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 | 32.2% | 37.2% | 5.0% | 37.9% | -0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.4% | 45% | -6.4% | 44.2% | 0.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 10.6% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 3.2% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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% | 45.2% | -4.5% | 48.4% | -3.2% |
| Good health | 38.2% | 39.7% | 1.5% | 33.6% | 6.1% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 12.3% | 2.8% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 16.7% | 12.2% | -4.5% | 18.2% | -6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 7.9% | -9.1% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 15.8% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 6.3% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.4% | 25.3% | 8.9% | 16.9% | 8.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.7% | 31.2% | 3.5% | 33.8% | -2.6% |
| Other | 2.7% | 1.4% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.7% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 95.7% | 90.7% | -5.0% | 81.4% | 9.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 90.8% 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 | 94.2% | 90.8% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 5.3% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93% | 90% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 6.7% | 6.4% | 9.8% | -3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 1.1% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.6% | 76.7% | 6.9% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 11.3% | 13.5% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.3% | 37.2% | 11.1% |
| Christian | 45.9% | 46.2% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around White Horse Close was 48.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.2% lower than the Eaton Bray average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
White Horse Close has the 14th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Eaton Bray and the 404th highest crime rate of 871 local areas in Central Bedfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.2%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 The Barns White Horse Close, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £458,000 | 2019-12-20 | £571,140 |
| 2 The Barns White Horse Close, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2019-05-08 | £411,641 |
| 1 The Barns White Horse Close, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2014-11-27 | £399,225 |
| 1 The Barns White Horse Close, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £227,500 | 2010-02-15 | £442,958 |
| 3 The Barns White Horse Close, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £299,995 | 2005-12-21 | £622,519 |
LU7 9HN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
LU7 9HN 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 200 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Self-Employed | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 56 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Education | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hockliffe Lower School Woburn Road , Hockliffe LU7 9LL | 4out of 4 | 226 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanbridge Lower School Tilsworth Road , Stanbridge LU7 9HY | 3out of 4 | 2,743 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaudesert Lower School Appenine Way , LU7 3DX | 3out of 4 | 3,917 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Toddington St George Church of England School Manor Road , Toddington LU5 6AJ | 4out of 4 | 4,279 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leedon Lower School Highfield Road , LU7 3LZ | 2out of 4 | 4,720 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vandyke Upper School Vandyke Road , LU7 3DY | 3out of 4 | 4,394 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkfields Middle School Park Road , Toddington LU5 6AB | - not rated | 4,512 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gilbert Inglefield Academy Vandyke Road , LU7 3FU | 3out of 4 | 4,563 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brooklands Middle School Brooklands Drive , LU7 3PF | 3out of 4 | 4,847 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Hart | Watling Street, Hockliffe | 246 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's Restaurants Ltd | Watling Street, Hockliffe | 418 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hockliffe Football Pitches KILBY ROAD | grass pitches | 397 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.