Area Information for Woburn Road, Hockliffe, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 9LL

Woburn Road in Hockliffe is in the Eastern region of England. The postcode is within the Heath & Reach ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard. This page combines information for the address Woburn Road, Hockliffe, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 9LL, 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 9LL.

Basic Information

Area Type Village
Local Authority Central Bedfordshire
Ward Heath & Reach
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 18 property sales in Woburn Road, LU7 9LL 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 terraced houses, with the most common tenure being ownership with a mortgage or shared ownership scheme. 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 Woburn Road, Hockliffe, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 9LL.

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 Woburn Road, Hockliffe, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 9LL 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.

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House Prices

We have found 18 property sales in Woburn 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

This area contains a mixture of housing types, as detailed below. No single type of dwelling accounts for more than 50% of the dwellings. 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 18
Semi-Detached 82
Terraced 95
Flat (Purpose-Built) 7
Flat (Converted) 0
Total 202
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

This area consists predominantly of housing where the property is being repaid through a mortgage or shared ownership arrangement. The national average is just under 30%, while in this area it represents 53% of housing spaces.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 44
Owned with Mortgage 104
Shared Ownership 5
Rented: From Council 29
Rented: Other Social 3
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 16
Rented: Other 3
Rent Free 0
Total 204

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 42
Two People 77
Three People 37
Four People 33
Five People 11
Six People 1
Seven People 2
8+ People 0
Total 203

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

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

Household Composition
1 Person Household 42
Family Household 149
Other Household 14
Total 205

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 102
Deprived In One Dimension 61
Deprived In Two Dimensions 33
Deprived In Three Dimensions 9
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 205

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 49% male.

Gender
Male 258
Female 264
Total 522

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 36
5-9 35
10-14 27
15-19 27
20-24 20
25-29 33
30-34 56
35-39 35
40-44 41
45-49 35
50-54 40
55-59 37
60-64 30
65-69 19
70-74 15
75-79 20
80-84 13
85+ 1
Total 520

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode LU7 9LL 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 144
Married 219
Separated 9
Divorced 31
Widowed 15
Total 418

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 248
Good 184
Fair 61
Bad 23
Very Bad 8
Total 524

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) 122
Apprenticeship 26
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 88
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 52
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 50
No GCSEs or Equivalent 70
Other 9
Total 417

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 93% white.

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 483
Mixed Ethnicity 17
Indian 6
Bangladeshi 3
Chinese 4
Other Asian 1
Black African 4
Black Caribbean 1
Other 2
Total 521

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 482
European Union 24
Rest of Europe 3
Africa 9
Middle East and Asia 5
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 1
Total 524

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 482
10+ Years 31
5-10 Years 4
2-5 Years 3
Less Than 2 Years 2
Total 522

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 9LL.

Passport(s) Held
None 65
United Kingdom 433
Republic of Ireland 4
European Union 19
Rest of Europe 3
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 235
Christian 247
Buddhist 0
Hindu 6
Jewish 0
Muslim 5
Sikh 0
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 29
Total 522

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 176
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 51
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 39
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 11
Unemployed 14
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 24
Retired 62
Looking After Home or Family 13
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 22
Other 6
Total 418

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 26
Professional Occupations 52
Associate Professional Occupations 43
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 29
Skilled Trades Occupations 30
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 26
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 18
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 23
Elementary Occupations 33
Total 280

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 56
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 79
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 59
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 57
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 22
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 48
Semi-Routine Occupation 55
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 21
Full-time Student 20
Total 417

Woburn Road, Hockliffe, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 9LL 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 Woburn 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 Hockliffe. 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 9LL.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Woburn Road, Hockliffe, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 9LL. The nearest railway station is Leighton Buzzard, approximately 4 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Leighton Buzzard 4 miles
Harlington (Bedfordshire) 4.4 miles
Leagrave 5.7 miles
Cheddington 6.1 miles
Flitwick 6.3 miles
Aspley Guise 6.5 miles
Ridgmont 6.5 miles
Woburn Sands 6.6 miles
Bow Brickhill 6.9 miles
Fenny Stratford 7.3 miles
Lidlington 7.7 miles
Bletchley 7.8 miles
Luton 8.1 miles
Millbrook (Bedfordshire) 8.7 miles
Luton Airport Parkway 9.1 miles
Tring 9.2 miles
Stewartby 9.9 miles
Milton Keynes Central 11 miles
Kempston Hardwick 12 miles
Berkhamsted 12 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Woburn Road, Hockliffe, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 9LL. The nearest is Hockliffe Lower School, approximately 120 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Hockliffe Lower School 120 yards
    
Stanbridge Lower School 1.6 miles
    
Beaudesert Lower School 2.3 miles
    
Toddington St George Church of England School 2.4 miles
    
Leedon Lower School 2.8 miles
    
Clipstone Brook Lower School 3 miles
    
The Rushmere Park Academy 3 miles
    
Heathwood Lower School 3 miles
    
Tithe Farm Primary School 3.1 miles
    
Dovery Academy 3.2 miles
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Woburn Road, Hockliffe, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 9LL. The nearest is Parkfields Middle School, approximately 2.5 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Parkfields Middle School 2.5 miles
    
Vandyke Upper School 2.5 miles
    
Gilbert Inglefield Academy 2.6 miles
    
Brooklands Middle School 2.8 miles
    
All Saints Academy Dunstable 3.4 miles
    
Leighton Middle School 3.6 miles
    
The Academy of Central Bedfordshire 3.6 miles
    
Houstone School 3.8 miles  
Cedars Upper School 4.1 miles
    
Linslade School 4.2 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Woburn Road, Hockliffe, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 9LL. The nearest is Toddington Medical Centre, approximately 2.5 miles 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 Woburn Road, Hockliffe, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 9LL. The nearest is Toddington Dental Practice, approximately 2.6 miles 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 4 closest hospitals to Woburn Road, Hockliffe, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 9LL. The nearest is Luton and Dunstable Hospital, approximately 5.4 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Luton and Dunstable Hospital 5.4 miles
Steppingley Hospital 6.4 miles
Milton Keynes Hospital 9.1 miles
The Saxon Clinic 9.2 miles

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Woburn Road, Hockliffe, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 9LL. The nearest is Punch Opticians, approximately 2.5 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 9LL

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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