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Leighton Buzzard North & East

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About

Leighton Buzzard North & East is a residential area in Central Bedfordshire, known for its mix of housing developments and green spaces. The area includes neighborhoods like Heath & Reach, Eggington, and parts of Linslade, offering a blend of older properties and newer estates. Local amenities include schools, shops, and leisure facilities, catering to families and commuters. The Grand Union Canal runs through the area, providing walking and cycling routes.

The landscape features open fields and woodland, particularly around Rushmere Country Park and Stockgrove Country Park. Transport links are convenient, with Leighton Buzzard railway station connecting to London and Milton Keynes. The area maintains a balance between suburban living and access to rural surroundings, making it popular for those seeking a quieter lifestyle while staying well-connected.

Area overview

On average Leighton Buzzard North & East has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Leighton Buzzard North & East is £54,200 per year. There are 6 schools in Leighton Buzzard North & East: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
7.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Leighton Buzzard North & East Population
7,687
Population density
1,806.5 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,852
89.13%
Other White
313
4.07%
Irish
78
1.01%
White and Asian (mixed)
76
0.99%
Indian
51
0.66%
Total population: 7,688

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,345
43.97%
Owns with a mortgage
1,156
37.79%
Private landlord or letting agency
246
8.04%
Social rents from council
217
7.09%
Other forms of private rent
41
1.34%
Total households: 3,059

Property prices in Leighton Buzzard North & East

Based on 189 recent sales, the median property price is £397,000 in Leighton Buzzard North & East area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £1,305,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Leighton Buzzard North & East 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 Leighton Buzzard North & East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached72£565,000
Flats4£200,000
Semi-Detached70£375,500
Terraced43£305,000

10 years median price trend in Leighton Buzzard North & East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Leighton Buzzard North & East.

All postcodes in Leighton Buzzard North & East

LU73HT

Firs Path

LU73JB

Plantation Road

LU73RU

Leighton Buzzard North & East

LU73SD

Leighton Buzzard North & East

LU73BD

Copper Beech Way

LU73JL

Dingle Dell

LU73NL

Cetus Crescent

LU73XB

Appenine Way

LU73XJ

Hockliffe Road

LU73XY

Meadow Way

LU73HE

Wernham Mead

LU73DY

Beaudesert

LU73QE

Leighton Buzzard North & East

LU73XZ

Appenine Way

LU73FU

Beaudesert

LU73RS

Leighton Buzzard North & East

LU73SE

Leighton Buzzard North & East

LU73UD

Bridge Street

LU73AN

Craddock Drive

LU73XL

Hockliffe Road

LU73BS

Poplar Close

LU73JT

Redwood Glade

LU73QH

Heath Road

LU73XG

Carina Drive

LU73XP

Meadow Way

LU73XX

Meadow Way

LU73YD

Rye Close

LU73JQ

Robinswood Close

LU73DA

Leighton Buzzard North & East

LU73DR

Cotefield Drive

LU73RR

Leighton Buzzard North & East

LU73AP

Chamberlains Gardens

LU73RQ

Briggington Way

LU73XF

Centauri Close

LU73HA

Beaudesert

LU73HY

Wentworth Drive

LU73LH

Brook Street

LU73PZ

Leighton Buzzard North & East

LU73XW

Appenine Way

LU73FW

Plantation Road

LU73YW

Phoenix Close

LU73YN

Appenine Way

LU73BP

Sandy Lane

LU73BT

Heath Road

LU73DG

Shenley Close

LU73HX

Monarch Way

LU73RT

Leighton Buzzard North & East

LU73SA

Leighton Buzzard North & East

LU73UW

Almond Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.