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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 45 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
45
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
23.09(-26%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.68(+10%)
Vehicle crime
5.1(+12%)
Shoplifting
3.64(-49%)
Public order
3.57(-31%)
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 222 recent sales, the median property price is £335,000 in Leighton Buzzard South East area, with individual transactions ranging from £74,477 up to £680,000.

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
Detached33£489,995
Flats42£208,250
Semi-Detached67£359,000
Terraced80£322,500

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

LU73YS

Southview Gardens

LU73PJ

Waterdell

LU74AJ

Leighton Industrial Park

LU74AZ

Firbank Way

LU74DP

Goshawk Green

LU74DS

Wryneck

LU74NX

Gibson Drive

LU74SW

Grovebury Road

LU74WJ

Marley Fields

LU76DL

Firbank Way

LU74JT

Weston Avenue

LU74QG

Stanbridge Road

LU79SS

Trivia Close

LU74TB

Grovebury Road

LU74SH

Grovebury Place Estate

LU74YL

Roundel Drive

LU79SN

Moneta Rise

LU74DR

Curlew Croft

LU74QF

Newton Way

LU76FX

Firbank Way

LU79SU

Warren Close

LU73LJ

Victoria Terrace

LU74NZ

Gibson Drive

LU74HQ

Nicolson Drive

LU74RW

Commerce Way

LU74SU

Newton Way

LU76FA

Firbank Way

LU76HJ

Firbank Way

LU74NT

Moorhouse Way

LU73NB

Bramble Close

LU73PA

South Street

LU74DW

King Eider Gardens

LU74HJ

Trent Way

LU74SF

Grovebury Road

LU74UN

Deverell Way

LU79RZ

Apollo Croft

LU79SG

Veritas Grove

LU74UT

Elliot Way

LU76FH

Firbank Way

LU76GH

Firbank Way

LU73PW

Fallowfield

LU74DH

Hawfinch Grove

LU74EG

Grovebury Road

LU74UX

Grovebury Road

LU76FP

Firbank Way

LU73PY

Stratton Mews

LU74BG

Grebe Drive

LU74RJ

Harmony Row

LU74YJ

Firbank Court

LU76DH

Firbank Way

LU74FG

Learoyd Way

LU74QQ

Stanbridge Road

LU74TD

Grovebury Road

LU79RY

Aurora Rise

LU73LU

Clipstone Crescent

LU73PD

Brooklands Drive

LU73PS

Steppingstone Place

LU74DT

Bittern Mead

LU74EA

Enterprise Way

LU74FE

Roundel Drive

LU74UL

Goodman Drive

LU79SL

Porus Piece

LU74DN

Peregrine Mead

LU74QS

Nettleton Close

LU74RB

Richmond Road

LU73LY

Highfield Road

LU74FS

Esmonde Way

LU74UG

Harrow Road

LU79SH

Copia Crescent

LU79SJ

Saritor Croft

LU74DA

Warbler Road

LU73QG

Midway

LU73YR

Cutlers Way

LU74BY

Heron Road

LU74QB

Youngs Industrial Estate

LU73NE

Russell Way

LU73PE

Brooklands Drive

LU74EF

Barton Grove

LU74RT

Johnson Drive

LU74ST

Bishop Close

LU76DJ

Firbank Way

LU79SA

Bacchus Gardens

LU79SZ

Horton Road

LU74YH

Roundel Drive

LU74YU

Newton Way

LU74HE

Esmonde Way

LU74HY

Palmer Crescent

LU74SS

Sandpiper Way

LU74TG

Billington Road

LU79SB

Bellona Drive

LU73NY

South Street

LU74EQ

Grovebury Farm Close

LU74QD

The Chilterns

LU74TS

Grovebury Road

LU74UU

Cooper Drive

LU74AX

Kestrel Way

LU74BL

Linnet Way

LU74DG

Fieldfare

LU74RG

Highcroft

LU74RS

Turnham Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.