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Leighton Buzzard South East

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About

Leighton Buzzard South East sits to the southeast of the town centre in Central Bedfordshire. The Grand Union Canal and the River Ouzel run along parts of the ward, and the canal towpath provides walking and cycling links into the centre and beyond. The town railway station lies close to the ward's southern edge and offers frequent services toward London and Milton Keynes. Streets around the main roads combine housing with local shops, cafés and small business units, while bus routes connect the area with other parts of Leighton Buzzard.
Parks, playing fields and allotments are woven through the residential areas, and primary schools and a community hall serve local families. Industrial traces remain along the canal: former sand wharves and loading banks are still evident in the line of buildings and waterfront walls, reflecting the role of canal traffic in the town's past. Short walks take residents to the market and high street; cycle routes and pedestrian crossings make the ward relatively accessible on foot and by bike.

Area overview

On average Leighton Buzzard South East has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Leighton Buzzard South East is £68,979 per year. There are 3 schools in Leighton Buzzard South East: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Leighton Buzzard South East is home to around 13,726 people, with a population density of about 2,904.1 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
10.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Leighton Buzzard South East Population
13,726
Population density
2,904.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.84(-34%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.68(+10%)
Shoplifting
4.3(-37%)
Vehicle crime
4.23(-4%)
Other theft
3.64(-33%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
11,565
84.26%
Other White
848
6.18%
African
167
1.22%
Indian
162
1.18%
White and Asian (mixed)
154
1.12%
Total population: 13,726

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,432
33%
Level 3 (A level)
2,064
19.85%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,679
16.15%
No qualifications
1,327
12.76%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,109
10.66%
Total 16+ residents: 10,399

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
2,553
46.6%
Owns outright
1,318
24.06%
Private landlord or letting agency
689
12.58%
Other social rented
503
9.18%
Shared ownership
170
3.1%
Total households: 5,478

Property prices in Leighton Buzzard South East

Based on 233 recent sales, the median property price is £330,000 in Leighton Buzzard South East area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,000 up to £700,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Leighton Buzzard South 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 South East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached74£353,750
Terraced82£322,000
Detached35£465,000
Flats42£210,000

10 years median price trend in Leighton Buzzard South East

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

All postcodes in Leighton Buzzard South East

LU74NS

Moorhouse Path

LU73PA

South Street

LU73PQ

Garden Leys

LU74QD

The Chilterns

LU79SU

Warren Close

LU76JH

Leighton-Linslade South

LU73PF

Brooklands Drive

LU74EH

Hadrian Crescent

LU74UN

Deverell Way

LU76HL

Firbank Way

LU74AX

Kestrel Way

LU74SF

Grovebury Road

LU74BQ

Middleton Way

LU74RF

Richmond Road

LU76DY

Firbank Way

LU73PE

Brooklands Drive

LU74NX

Gibson Drive

LU74FH

Swales Drive

LU74AR

Nicolson Drive

LU73LX

Clipstone Crescent

LU74ER

Grovebury Road

LU74EB

Liddell Way

LU73PN

Ashlong Close

LU74RB

Richmond Road

LU73PP

Leedon Furlong

LU73PG

Brooklands Drive

LU74QE

Acacia Close

LU74QN

Stanbridge Road

LU74TT

Clay Furlong

LU74SD

Boss Avenue

LU74FP

Nicolson Drive

LU73PS

Steppingstone Place

LU74AY

Johnson Drive

LU74QG

Stanbridge Road

LU74WY

Jerrard Close

LU74QU

Stanbridge Road Terrace

LU73LT

Saxons Close

LU74RP

Linwood Grove

LU74RG

Highcroft

LU74RW

Commerce Way

LU79HH

Billington Road

LU74JG

Warneford Way

LU76DL

Firbank Way

LU76DJ

Firbank Way

LU74QS

Nettleton Close

LU74SH

Grovebury Place Estate

LU74BJ

Partridge Road

LU74UJ

Goodman Drive

LU74TH

Billington Road

LU74SQ

Grovebury Road

LU74TE

Grovebury Road

LU76AG

Firbank Way

LU74EQ

Grovebury Farm Close

LU74WN

Marley Fields

LU74QQ

Stanbridge Road

LU74WZ

Chaloner Court

LU74TX

Clipstone Brook Industrial Estate

LU74UT

Elliot Way

LU74YL

Roundel Drive

LU74QA

Stanbridge Road

LU74SW

Grovebury Road

LU74NU

Byford Way

LU74TJ

Ash Grange

LU74TP

Johnson Drive

LU74SZ

Boss Avenue

LU74BS

The Maltings

LU73NY

South Street

LU74UX

Grovebury Road

LU74UD

Draper Way

LU74ED

Cheshire Rise

LU74SB

Grovebury Road

LU76DT

Firbank Way

LU74BX

Osprey Drive

LU73NH

Danes Way

LU74YU

Newton Way

LU74UE

Draper Way

LU74TU

Chiltern Trading Estate

LU79RP

Theedway

LU74AJ

Leighton Industrial Park

LU74DG

Fieldfare

LU74FN

Liddell Way

LU74SY

Gibson Drive

LU74QB

Youngs Industrial Estate

LU73LS

Danes Way

LU74RS

Turnham Drive

LU74YJ

Firbank Court

LU74TZ

Pages Industrial Park

LU74UP

Avery Close

LU74DX

Condor Drive

LU73PJ

Waterdell

LU74HE

Esmonde Way

LU74DT

Bittern Mead

LU74RT

Johnson Drive

LU73NQ

Hinton Close

LU74WW

Firbank Way

LU74FF

Harmill Industrial Estate

LU74UW

Cooper Drive

LU79SF

Feronia Mead

LU74TW

Claridge Close

LU74HQ

Nicolson Drive

Data Sources

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