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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

LU76BX

Firbank Way

LU73NH

Danes Way

LU74RH

Concord Way

LU74WN

Marley Fields

LU76HX

Leighton-Linslade South

LU76JJ

Leighton-Linslade South

LU79SE

Vesta Grove

LU73ND

Crossway

LU73PQ

Garden Leys

LU74ER

Grovebury Road

LU74UR

Ridgely Drive

LU73PG

Brooklands Drive

LU74TY

Lathwell Way

LU76AG

Firbank Way

LU74BS

The Maltings

LU74UB

Greaves Way Industrial Estate

LU73NF

Russell Way

LU74AU

Bunting Drive

LU74DE

Sparrow Path

LU74QA

Stanbridge Road

LU74SB

Grovebury Road

LU74WG

Chartmoor Road

LU74WH

Marley Fields

LU74AR

Nicolson Drive

LU74AW

Plover Road

LU74JG

Warneford Way

LU74RA

Lywood Road

LU74RU

Chartmoor Road

LU73JU

Hockliffe Road

LU73PP

Leedon Furlong

LU74DB

Tern Drive

LU74NR

Byford Path

LU74TQ

Bushell Close

LU74TU

Chiltern Trading Estate

LU76JF

Leighton-Linslade South

LU73PB

South Street

LU74AT

Eagle Close

LU74FW

Roundel Drive

LU76FF

Firbank Way

LU79SQ

Stanbridge Road

LU74FH

Swales Drive

LU74RD

Richmond Road

LU74SP

Enterprise Way

LU74UH

Cherrycourt Way

LU76BU

Firbank Way

LU74SD

Boss Avenue

LU74UW

Cooper Drive

LU73LS

Danes Way

LU74HF

Gibson Drive

LU74WW

Firbank Way

LU79SP

Theedway

LU74DZ

Puffin Place

LU74EJ

Hadrian Crescent

LU74SE

Grovebury Road

LU74SJ

Bishop Close

LU74TX

Clipstone Brook Industrial Estate

LU73PL

Waterdell

LU74EE

Cruickshank Mead

LU74FP

Nicolson Drive

LU74TE

Grovebury Road

LU74TP

Johnson Drive

LU79RP

Theedway

LU74BZ

Tern Drive

LU74FB

Roundel Drive

LU74PY

Jordan Court

LU74QH

Leighton-Linslade South

LU76HB

Firbank Way

LU74EP

Arcadius Lane

LU74QU

Stanbridge Road Terrace

LU79SD

Fortuna Mead

LU73LZ

Highfield Road

LU74RQ

Adastral Avenue

LU74UF

Harrow Road

LU73NQ

Hinton Close

LU73PT

Stanbridge Road

LU74RP

Linwood Grove

LU74RZ

Cooper Drive

LU79HH

Billington Road

Data Sources

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