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About

Leagrave sits in the north of Luton, centred on Leagrave railway station where regular Thameslink services run to Luton, St Pancras and Bedford. The area is mainly residential with a mix of housing from different periods, served by a shopping parade, primary schools and a community centre. Local clubs use the sports pitches off Sundon Park Road and small industrial and business units lie close to the railway and arterial roads, giving a blend of homes and workplaces within walking distance of the station.

The River Lea gives the area its name and its source can be found in the open spaces around Leagrave Park, where springs and a short tributary are visible at street level. Paths follow the river corridor through pocket parks and allotments, used by walkers and by school groups studying local wildlife. Annual community events, the parish church and a village-style high street preserve a sense of place that contrasts with Luton's town centre while remaining within the same municipal boundary.

Area overview

On average Leagrave has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 30% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 28.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Leagrave is £46,932 per year. There are 2 schools in Leagrave: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Leagrave is home to around 11,189 people, with a population density of about 6,204.7 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
28.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Leagrave Population
11,189
Population density
6,204.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.37(-16%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.17(-3%)
Public order
6.08(+19%)
Vehicle crime
5.54(+26%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.47(-30%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,749
33.51%
Pakistani
1,466
13.1%
Bangladeshi
1,076
9.62%
Other White
1,003
8.96%
Caribbean
865
7.73%
Total population: 11,189

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,360
27.76%
No qualifications
1,970
23.17%
Level 3 (A level)
1,215
14.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,151
13.54%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,103
12.97%
Total 16+ residents: 8,501

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,151
28.31%
Owns outright
990
24.35%
Social rents from council
908
22.34%
Private landlord or letting agency
559
13.75%
Other social rented
369
9.08%
Total households: 4,065

Property prices in Leagrave

Median price£300,000
Price per sq ft£361
Sales (last 12 months)71
Typical range (middle 50%)£258K – £343K

Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 (about £361 per square foot) in Leagrave area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £515,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Leagrave over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£421,000£390
Semi-Detached29£320,000£344
Terraced20£292,250£379
Flats12£119,750£261

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Leagrave

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Leagrave.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£295,000£150,000£240,000£210,000
2017£355,000£140,750£260,500£217,000
2018£300,000£139,500£252,500£225,000
2019£350,000£120,000£260,000£200,000
2020£330,000£127,000£270,000£219,500
2021£350,000£129,000£280,000£240,000
2022£380,500£160,000£326,000£280,000
2023£385,000£122,000£317,500£259,000
2024£400,000£126,000£315,000£280,000
2025£427,500£126,250£325,000£289,500
2026£315,000£117,500£320,000£300,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Leagrave.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Leagrave.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£347£240£269£308
2017£285£274£293£288
2018£308£334£292£309
2019£291£243£285£294
2020£336£255£279£319
2021£329£217£310£343
2022£363£263£355£372
2023£369£269£329£345
2024£340£278£340£362
2025£390£264£346£377
2026£390£218£361£378
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Leagrave.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Leagrave in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.