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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

LU76HB

Firbank Way

LU76FP

Firbank Way

LU74BL

Linnet Way

LU74HJ

Trent Way

LU74TG

Billington Road

LU79SJ

Saritor Croft

LU74DE

Sparrow Path

LU74SS

Sandpiper Way

LU73LY

Highfield Road

LU76FF

Firbank Way

LU79RZ

Apollo Croft

LU73PR

Capshill Avenue

LU74QF

Newton Way

LU73LZ

Highfield Road

LU76FX

Firbank Way

LU74TL

Grovebury Road

LU79SY

Lactans Edge

LU76BX

Firbank Way

LU76DH

Firbank Way

LU73PT

Stanbridge Road

LU79SH

Copia Crescent

LU73YS

Southview Gardens

LU74UB

Greaves Way Industrial Estate

LU74BT

Goldfinch Road

LU79SS

Trivia Close

LU74TN

Billington Road

LU74UR

Ridgely Drive

LU74SG

Kingfisher Drive

LU74RZ

Cooper Drive

LU79SZ

Horton Road

LU74TB

Grovebury Road

LU74FY

Eden Court

LU74EF

Barton Grove

LU74PZ

Stanbridge Road

LU74HU

Mannock Way

LU76DX

Firbank Way

LU76DN

Firbank Way

LU74QR

Johnson Drive

LU73PL

Waterdell

LU74DU

Serin Mead

LU74RY

Dimmock Close

LU74UF

Harrow Road

LU74NZ

Gibson Drive

LU79SD

Fortuna Mead

LU74HT

Palmer Crescent

LU74NY

Garland Way

LU74US

Flint Way

LU74TS

Grovebury Road

LU74QX

Stanbridge Road

LU74BZ

Tern Drive

LU74EG

Grovebury Road

LU74SP

Enterprise Way

LU74GP

Clipstone Brook Industrial Estate

LU74AW

Plover Road

LU73YR

Cutlers Way

LU74YH

Roundel Drive

LU74YP

Firbank Way

LU73QX

Brooklands Avenue

LU74UL

Goodman Drive

LU74HF

Gibson Drive

LU74RL

Roundel Drive

LU74UY

Cormorant Way

LU74DN

Peregrine Mead

LU74TD

Grovebury Road

LU76FL

Leighton-Linslade South

LU74QW

Stanbridge Road

LU74EE

Cruickshank Mead

LU74HG

Nicolson Drive

LU76GH

Firbank Way

LU74HH

Hawker Close

LU79SX

Messor Gardens

LU74TQ

Bushell Close

LU74QH

Leighton-Linslade South

LU74FE

Roundel Drive

LU73NG

Russell Way

LU74FB

Roundel Drive

LU73NA

Brownslea

LU79SN

Moneta Rise

LU74HY

Palmer Crescent

LU74DL

Dunnock Drive

LU76JJ

Leighton-Linslade South

LU74RA

Lywood Road

LU79RY

Aurora Rise

LU74EL

Valerian Way

LU74TR

Clay Furlong

LU74EJ

Hadrian Crescent

LU72ZS

Firbank Way

LU74DW

King Eider Gardens

LU74RU

Chartmoor Road

LU74RE

Richmond Road

LU74QY

Weston Avenue

LU79SE

Vesta Grove

LU74WG

Chartmoor Road

LU79XT

Firbank Way

LU74ST

Bishop Close

LU76HX

Leighton-Linslade South

LU74BH

Grebe Drive

LU74RH

Concord Way

LU74RJ

Harmony Row

LU74QJ

Stanbridge Road

Data Sources

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