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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

LU74DQ

Siskin Grove

LU74SE

Grovebury Road

LU74PY

Jordan Court

LU74NR

Byford Path

LU74WL

Marley Fields

LU73PY

Stratton Mews

LU74DH

Hawfinch Grove

LU74UG

Harrow Road

LU79SL

Porus Piece

LU73QG

Midway

LU74FG

Learoyd Way

LU74DR

Curlew Croft

LU74PX

Warneford Way

LU74DP

Goshawk Green

LU74DS

Wryneck

LU74RX

Reeve Close

LU74WH

Marley Fields

LU74UH

Cherrycourt Way

LU74EA

Enterprise Way

LU74JT

Weston Avenue

LU73ND

Crossway

LU76FT

Leighton-Linslade South

LU74DZ

Puffin Place

LU74WJ

Marley Fields

LU74FS

Esmonde Way

LU74SJ

Bishop Close

LU79SG

Veritas Grove

LU79SA

Bacchus Gardens

LU74YX

Nettleton Close

LU74SU

Newton Way

LU73PH

Waterdell

LU74RQ

Adastral Avenue

LU73PD

Brooklands Drive

LU74GB

Oakridge Park

LU79SP

Theedway

LU74AZ

Firbank Way

LU74BY

Heron Road

LU73PW

Fallowfield

LU74SX

Billington Court

LU73NB

Bramble Close

LU74AU

Bunting Drive

LU76FH

Firbank Way

LU74BG

Grebe Drive

LU76JF

Leighton-Linslade South

LU74AT

Eagle Close

LU74DF

Stanbridge Road

LU74DD

Grovebury Road

LU73LJ

Victoria Terrace

LU74HP

Mannock Way

LU74UQ

Harrow Road

LU73PB

South Street

LU74DJ

Whinchat Gardens

LU79SQ

Stanbridge Road

LU73JU

Hockliffe Road

LU74QZ

Weston Avenue

LU74DA

Warbler Road

LU74WB

Jerrard Close

LU73NE

Russell Way

LU79SB

Bellona Drive

LU74EP

Arcadius Lane

LU76BL

Firbank Way

LU73LU

Clipstone Crescent

LU74UU

Cooper Drive

LU74HS

Insall Close

LU74TY

Lathwell Way

LU74DB

Tern Drive

LU73NF

Russell Way

LU74NT

Moorhouse Way

LU76HA

Firbank Way

LU74RD

Richmond Road

LU74BN

Goldfinch Road

LU74BW

Osprey Drive

LU74AD

Eden Way

LU74FW

Roundel Drive

LU76FA

Firbank Way

LU76BU

Firbank Way

LU74BU

Raven Way

LU76HJ

Firbank Way

Data Sources

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