Area Information for Leopold Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2QU

Leopold Road in Leighton Buzzard is in the Eastern region of England. The postcode is within the Leighton-Linslade West ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard. This page combines information for the address Leopold Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2QU, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of LU7 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for LU7 2QU.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Central Bedfordshire
Ward Leighton-Linslade West
Constituency Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region Eastern
Country England

Housing Summary

There has been a total of 31 property sales in Leopold Road, LU7 2QU since the beginning of 1995.

You can view those sale prices and dates, as well as details of the types of housing and level of occupancy in this area on the Housing tab, simply click here

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is detached houses, with the most common tenure being outright ownership. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Leighton Buzzard & Rural), and the Bedfordshire Police force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed near Leopold Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2QU.

Nearby Services

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Broadband Summary

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Leopold Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2QU is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Leopold Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2QU:

Springfield Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2QX
Springfield Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2QT
Springfield Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2QS
Soulbury Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2RN
Soulbury Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2UY
Beech Grove, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2RY

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about LU7 as a whole.

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House Prices

We have found 31 property sales in Leopold Road since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This

The area containing Leopold Road, Leighton Buzzard consists predominantly of detached housing, a strong indicator of affluence. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 92
Semi-Detached 15
Terraced 0
Flat (Purpose-Built) 0
Flat (Converted) 0
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 1
Total 108
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of housing tenures, as detailed below. Across the UK, an average of 33% of households were owned outright, 29.7% were mortgaged/shared ownership, 17.5% were social housing, and 19.5% were privately rented at the last census.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 52
Owned with Mortgage 48
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 0
Rented: Other Social 1
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 3
Rented: Other 5
Rent Free 0
Total 109

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 15
Two People 47
Three People 23
Four People 15
Five People 7
Six People 0
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 107

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Leopold Road, Leighton Buzzard consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 18
Family Household 87
Other Household 9
Total 114

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 75
Deprived In One Dimension 32
Deprived In Two Dimensions 3
Deprived In Three Dimensions 0
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 110

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 47% male.

Gender
Male 129
Female 144
Total 273

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 12
5-9 12
10-14 17
15-19 17
20-24 11
25-29 8
30-34 11
35-39 12
40-44 21
45-49 19
50-54 27
55-59 28
60-64 19
65-69 15
70-74 20
75-79 10
80-84 7
85+ 10
Total 276

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode LU7 2QU does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 52
Married 150
Separated 2
Divorced 13
Widowed 11
Total 228

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 150
Good 86
Fair 28
Bad 6
Very Bad 2
Total 272

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 108
Apprenticeship 13
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 31
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 39
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 17
No GCSEs or Equivalent 19
Other 3
Total 230

Ethnic Group Embed This

This address (Leopold Road, Leighton Buzzard) can be considered less ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 96% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 263
Mixed Ethnicity 5
Indian 2
Chinese 1
Black Caribbean 1
Other 1
Total 273

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 254
European Union 10
Africa 5
Middle East and Asia 2
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 2
Total 273

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 254
10+ Years 16
5-10 Years 0
2-5 Years 3
Less Than 2 Years 0
Total 273

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to LU7 2QU.

Passport(s) Held
None 19
United Kingdom 245
European Union 8
Rest of Europe 0
North America or Caribbean 1

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 110
Christian 147
Buddhist 1
Hindu 1
Jewish 3
Muslim 0
Sikh 1
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 10
Total 273

Economic Activity Embed This

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 90
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 27
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 17
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 5
Unemployed 1
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 16
Retired 67
Looking After Home or Family 5
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 1
Other 3
Total 232

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 38
Professional Occupations 40
Associate Professional Occupations 22
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 15
Skilled Trades Occupations 5
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 5
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 7
Elementary Occupations 9
Total 141

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 65
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 69
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 24
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 23
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 8
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 18
Semi-Routine Occupation 6
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 1
Full-time Student 15
Total 229

Leopold Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2QU is within the Leighton Buzzard & Rural policing neighbourhood, under the Bedfordshire Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near Leopold Road
Neighbourhood Team Address Leighton Buzzard & Rural
West Street
Dunstable
LU6 1SJ
Force Website: http://www.beds.police.uk

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to LU7 2QU. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for LU7 2QU.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Leopold Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2QU. The nearest railway station is Leighton Buzzard, approximately 310 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Leighton Buzzard 310 yards
Cheddington 4.3 miles
Bletchley 5.8 miles
Fenny Stratford 5.9 miles
Bow Brickhill 6 miles
Woburn Sands 7 miles
Aspley Guise 7.4 miles
Ridgmont 8.3 miles
Harlington (Bedfordshire) 8.3 miles
Tring 8.5 miles
Milton Keynes Central 9 miles
Aylesbury 9.3 miles
Leagrave 9.4 miles
Flitwick 9.8 miles
Aylesbury Vale Parkway 9.8 miles
Lidlington 9.9 miles
Stoke Mandeville 11 miles
Millbrook (Bedfordshire) 12 miles
Wendover 12 miles
Wolverton 12 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Leopold Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2QU. The nearest is Linslade Lower School, approximately 90 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Linslade Lower School 90 yards September 2016
    
Southcott Lower School 450 yards September 2017
    
The Mary Bassett Lower School 0.6 miles May 2024
    
Greenleas School 0.6 miles February 2024
    
Pulford CofE VA Lower School 0.7 miles November 2023
    
The Rushmere Park Academy 1 mile May 2022
    
Clipstone Brook Lower School 1.2 miles November 2019
    
Dovery Academy 1.2 miles October 2021
    
Heathwood Lower School 1.5 miles December 2017
    
Leedon Lower School 1.5 miles June 2023
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Leopold Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2QU. The nearest is Leighton Middle School, approximately 0.6 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Leighton Middle School 0.6 miles June 2018
    
Linslade School 0.7 miles June 2016
    
Cedars Upper School 0.8 miles April 2023
    
Brooklands Middle School 1.4 miles July 2023
    
Gilbert Inglefield Academy 1.4 miles June 2023
    
Vandyke Upper School 1.5 miles May 2018
    
The Cottesloe School 2.6 miles July 2016
    
Sir Herbert Leon Academy 4.7 miles October 2024
Lord Grey Academy 6.3 miles May 2022
    
Parkfields Middle School 6.5 miles May 2024
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Leopold Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2QU. The nearest is Leighton Road Surgery, approximately half a mile away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Leopold Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2QU. The nearest is Cherrytrees Dental Practice, approximately 130 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 3 closest hospitals to Leopold Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2QU. The nearest is Whiteleaf Centre, approximately 8.6 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Whiteleaf Centre 8.6 miles
The Royal Buckinghamshire Hospital Ltd 9 miles
Steppingley Hospital 9.6 miles

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Leopold Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2QU. The nearest is Specsavers Opticians and Audiologists - Leighton Buzzard, approximately 0.6 miles away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in LU7 2QU

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

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Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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