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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 moderate crime levels, with around 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 5 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

Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £307,500 in Leagrave area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £515,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Leagrave 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 Leagrave over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached33£325,000
Terraced21£289,500
Detached9£445,000
Flats11£120,000

10 years median price trend in Leagrave

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Leagrave.

All postcodes in Leagrave

LU49EY

Butely Road

LU49BD

Vincent Road

LU49NF

Hurlock Way

LU49LZ

Ladyhill

LU49AX

Compton Avenue

LU49QN

Ely Way

LU49EN

Wentworth Avenue

LU49BY

Filmer Road

LU49BQ

Harry Scott Court

LU49EF

Brickly Road

LU49AP

Vincent Road

LU49AZ

Compton Avenue

LU49GQ

Orchard Way

LU49XT

Thorntondale

LU49TR

Progress Way

LU49XR

Haverdale

LU49LB

Mayne Avenue

LU49NN

Hockwell Ring

LU49AQ

The Avenue

LU49LN

Torquay Drive

LU49LT

Orchard Way

LU49EL

Wentworth Avenue

LU49FD

Hedges Way

LU49BX

Filmer Road

LU49DQ

Jonathan Henry Place

LU49EA

Toddington Road

LU49ES

Hill Croft Close

LU49JN

Teesdale

LU49NZ

Withy Close

LU49AF

The Avenue

LU49LD

Mayne Avenue

LU49HQ

Glemsford Close

LU49XU

Airedale

LU49JE

Acworth Crescent

LU49PD

Helmsley Close

LU49LR

Mayne Avenue

LU49LL

Torquay Drive

LU49ED

Toddington Road

LU49EP

Butely Road

LU49AR

Belgrave Road

LU49HX

Pirton Road

LU49XG

Coverdale

LU49EW

Butely Road

LU49HN

Boxted Close

LU49FB

Laurel Close

LU49YB

Teesdale

LU49LJ

High Street

LU49JA

Acworth Crescent

LU49PL

Green Close

LU49YH

Eskdale

LU49AD

Lygrove Close

LU49BA

Station Road

LU49AS

Grange Avenue

LU49HJ

Trimley Close

LU49EX

Butely Road

LU49JH

Tythe Road

LU49ER

Chalton Road

LU49AJ

Onslow Road

LU49HZ

Acworth Crescent

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.