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LU7 9LE

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Heath & Reach

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Detailed insights for LU7 9LE

Overview

Postcode LU7 9LE is located in a rural town, within the Heath & Reach area of Central Bedfordshire in the East of England region, and forms part of the Toddington, Heath & Reach area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 34% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Toddington, Heath & Reach is £68,649 per year. The median sale price in Heath & Reach is £405,000 (around £402 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £295,000 and £547,500. The nearest station is Leighton Buzzard, about 2.3 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Toddington, Heath & Reach has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,566 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 40% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Toddington, Heath & Reach has an average crime rate, with approximately 54 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6%

Approximately 6.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Toddington, Heath & Reach is £68,649 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LU7 9LE.

Flood risk

No risk

Toddington, Heath & Reach near LU7 9LE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Leighton Buzzard located about 2.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
464
Population density
63.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.28(-48%)
Other theft
9.53(+74%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.73(-25%)
Vehicle crime
8.34(+90%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.35(0%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
419
90.11%
Other White
15
3.23%
White and Asian (mixed)
10
2.15%
Pakistani
4
0.86%
Indian
3
0.65%
Total population: 465

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
155
40.9%
Level 3 (A level)
60
15.83%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
56
14.78%
No qualifications
54
14.25%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
6.86%
Total 16+ residents: 379

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
88
44.22%
Owns with a mortgage
72
36.18%
Private landlord or letting agency
25
12.56%
Other social rented
8
4.02%
Social rents from council
4
2.01%
Total households: 199

Property prices in Heath & Reach

Median price: £405,000
Price per sq ft: £402
Sales (last 12 months): 59
Typical range (middle 50%): £295K – £548K

Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £405,000 (about £402 per square foot) in Heath & Reach area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £1,525,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Heath & Reach over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached26£547,500£400
Semi-Detached11£390,000£417
Terraced19£290,000£402
Flats3£155,000£257

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Heath & Reach

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Heath & Reach.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£445,000£214,000£325,000£215,000
2017£525,000£198,875£295,000£242,000
2018£540,000£127,000£355,000£245,000
2019£480,750£145,000£330,000£268,000
2020£495,000£198,500£345,000£316,000
2021£575,000£158,500£310,125£306,250
2022£605,000£183,000£417,000£300,000
2023£577,500£144,000£365,000£362,500
2024£582,500£135,000£377,500£286,500
2025£555,000£167,500£365,000£335,000
2026£575,000£180,000£405,000£280,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Heath & Reach.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Heath & Reach.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£353£256£318£282
2017£344£299£359£375
2018£344£393£327£317
2019£352£370£313£374
2020£355£318£357£296
2021£357£214£354£388
2022£437£294£371£396
2023£403£367£358£403
2024£371£286£390£427
2025£383£287£403£406
2026£414£257£417£391
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Heath & Reach.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Heath & Reach in the last year.

Recent sales

No sales records found in the last 18 months.

Schools

In the LU7 9LE postcode area, located within Toddington, Heath & Reach, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LU7 9LE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.6 miPrimarySt Leonards, Heath and Reach, VA Lower SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.7 miNot applicableOak Bank SchoolAcademy special converter

Outstanding

0.7 miPrimaryHeathwood Lower SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LU7 9LE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LU7 9LE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miCo-op Food31 Bird's Hill, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 0AQWalking directions to Co-op Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Central Bedfordshire district.

Band A£1,677
Band B£1,957
Band C£2,237
Band D£2,516
Band E£3,075
Band F£3,634
Band G£4,194
Band H£5,032

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LU7 9LE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Mark Anthony Gaius Versallion

Heath & Reach - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Alex Mayer

Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictCentral BedfordshireE06000056
Parliamentary ConstituencyDunstable and Leighton BuzzardE14001206
WardHeath & ReachE05014410
ParishHeath and ReachE04011955
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Toddington, Heath & ReachE02003637
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Central Bedfordshire 019AE01017577
Police ForceBedfordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LU7 9LE

Is LU7 9LE (Toddington, Heath & Reach) safe?

The area around LU7 9LE records about 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near LU7 9LE?

The median sale price around LU7 9LE in Heath & Reach is £405,000 (about £402 per square foot) based on 59 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LU7 9LE?

There are 4 schools close to LU7 9LE, including St Leonards, Heath and Reach, VA Lower School (Outstanding), Oak Bank School (Outstanding) and Heathwood Lower School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LU7 9LE?

LU7 9LE scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,566 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LU7 9LE (Toddington, Heath & Reach) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard covering LU7 9LE is Alex Mayer (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mark Anthony Gaius Versallion (Conservative and Unionist Party).