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Eaton Bray, Whipsnade & Holywell

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About

Eaton Bray, Whipsnade, and Holywell form a rural area bordering the Chiltern Hills. The landscape is defined by the chalk escarpment of the Dunstable Downs, which offers expansive views over the surrounding plains. Agriculture shapes the open fields, with pockets of woodland scattered throughout. The Grand Union Canal passes near Eaton Bray, contributing to the area's historical character as a former transport route.

The villages are small and distinct, centred around historic churches and traditional pubs. Whipsnade is notably home to the Zoological Society of London's Whipsnade Zoo, a large conservation park set within the chalk downland. The area is crisscrossed by public footpaths, including parts of the Icknield Way Trail, linking the settlements to the extensive chalk grassland habitats of the National Trust's Dunstable Downs and Whipsnade Estate.

Area overview

On average Eaton Bray, Whipsnade & Holywell has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Eaton Bray, Whipsnade & Holywell is £61,109 per year. There are 4 schools in Eaton Bray, Whipsnade & Holywell: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Eaton Bray, Whipsnade & Holywell is home to around 6,996 people, with a population density of about 162.3 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
9.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Eaton Bray, Whipsnade & Holywell Population
6,996
Population density
162.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.87(-49%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.58(+35%)
Criminal damage and arson
7(+9%)
Vehicle crime
6.29(+38%)
Public order
3.29(-37%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,258
89.44%
Other White
176
2.52%
Irish
112
1.6%
Indian
53
0.76%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
52
0.74%
Total population: 6,997

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,973
33.31%
No qualifications
1,009
17.04%
Level 3 (A level)
933
15.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
841
14.2%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
652
11.01%
Total 16+ residents: 5,923

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,411
46.58%
Owns with a mortgage
972
32.09%
Social rents from council
296
9.77%
Private landlord or letting agency
231
7.63%
Other forms of private rent
58
1.91%
Total households: 3,029

Property prices in Eaton Bray, Whipsnade & Holywell

Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £475,000 in Eaton Bray, Whipsnade & Holywell area, with individual transactions ranging from £118,066 up to £1,600,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Eaton Bray, Whipsnade & Holywell in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Eaton Bray, Whipsnade & Holywell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached40£622,500
Flats4£215,000
Semi-Detached22£450,000
Terraced18£365,000

10 years median price trend in Eaton Bray, Whipsnade & Holywell

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Eaton Bray, Whipsnade & Holywell.

All postcodes in Eaton Bray, Whipsnade & Holywell

LU62BT

Knolls View

LU63RU

Plewes Close

LU62HW

Moor End Lane

LU62LD

Dagnall Road

LU62EA

Cantilupe Close

LU62QQ

Linney Head

LU61QF

Park Avenue

LU62BJ

Honeywick Lane

LU62DB

Castle Hill Road

LU62PP

Isle Of Wight Lane

LU63RW

Russell Close

LU61RD

Dunstable Road

LU62BN

Eaton Bray Road

LU62FU

Common Road

LU62NN

Valley Road

LU63RE

Clay Hall Road

LU63RP

Green Lane

LU61QG

Castle Hill Road

LU62LW

Caddington

LU62PL

Hollicks Lane

LU61RE

Church Road

LU62JQ

Wivelsfield

LU62LG

Central Avenue

LU62NG

Clements End Road

LU62PG

Buckwood Lane

LU62SR

Eaton Park

LU62BX

Mill Tower

LU62DH

The Comp

LU62PW

Common Road

LU62RR

Chiltern View

LU62BL

Eaton Bray Road

LU62FW

Dagnall Road

LU62PH

Common Road

LU62DE

Northcliffe

LU62PF

Woodland Rise

LU62AX

The Nurseries

LU62DP

High Street

LU62BG

Greenways

LU62DT

School Lane

LU62PZ

Land Park Lane

LU62QX

Bell Farm Close

LU62RQ

Woodside

LU61QT

Brightwell Avenue

LU62AS

Coral Close

LU62DD

The Orchards

LU62JB

Harling Road

LU63RF

Clayhall Road

LU62DS

Knights Close

LU62RS

Rose Court

LU62BH

Green Lane

LU62DW

High Street

LU62DX

Medley Close

LU62NW

Church Road

LU62QH

Southern Way

LU63RN

Bakers Lane

LU62ED

Yew Tree Close

LU62NH

Common Road

LU62FH

Mill End Close

LU62RL

May Close

LU61QL

Brownlow Rise

LU61RQ

Lancotbury Close

LU62LP

Caddington

LU62LZ

Knights Close

LU62PQ

Dovehouse Lane

LU63RQ

Wick Hill

LU61QY

Harling Road

LU62BQ

The Rye

LU62BW

Castle Hill Road

LU62JR

Manton Road

LU61RL

Lancotbury Close

LU62BZ

Chapel Lane

LU62DA

Castle Hill Road

LU62DL

High Street

LU62DZ

Gurney Court

LU62JX

Tring Road

LU63QY

Lynch Hill

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.