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Leighton-Linslade West

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Crime
LowHigh

About

Leighton-Linslade West ward encompasses the western residential and rural outskirts of the town. The area is primarily characterised by modern housing estates and suburban streets, extending towards the boundary with Buckinghamshire. It includes the neighbourhood of Grovebury and is bordered by the River Ouzel to the east. The ward contains significant green infrastructure, such as the extensive Leighton Buzzard Golf Club and areas of open farmland.

A notable local feature is the Grovebury Priory Farm complex, which includes historical agricultural buildings. The Grand Union Canal forms part of the ward's southern boundary, providing a corridor for leisure and wildlife. Land use is a mix of private housing, sports facilities, and arable fields, with the landscape gradually rising towards the western edges. Transport links are provided by the A4146 and the nearby Leighton Buzzard railway station.

Area overview

On average Leighton-Linslade West has low deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 11.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Leighton-Linslade West is £66,766 per year. The median sale price in Leighton-Linslade West is £347,000 (around £384 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £230,000 and £435,000. There are 5 schools in Leighton-Linslade West: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
11.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Leighton-Linslade West

Median price: £347,000
Price per sq ft: £384
Sales (last 12 months): 201
Typical range (middle 50%): £230K – £435K

Based on 201 recent sales, the median property price is £347,000 (about £384 per square foot) in Leighton-Linslade West area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £880,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Leighton-Linslade West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached46£503,500£425
Semi-Detached40£402,500£422
Terraced63£322,000£381
Flats52£195,000£320

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Leighton-Linslade West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Leighton-Linslade West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£410,000£175,000£300,000£265,750
2017£450,000£170,000£315,000£250,000
2018£420,000£185,000£342,500£265,000
2019£418,000£185,000£318,250£268,750
2020£455,000£176,000£316,500£262,000
2021£477,000£176,000£350,000£280,000
2022£471,000£185,000£370,500£320,000
2023£530,000£185,000£386,000£310,000
2024£500,000£186,000£385,000£299,750
2025£520,000£184,000£390,000£317,500
2026£490,000£200,000£405,000£320,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Leighton-Linslade West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Leighton-Linslade West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£350£283£322£327
2017£362£290£330£324
2018£368£307£366£327
2019£364£317£357£325
2020£356£290£354£318
2021£401£297£353£347
2022£423£315£432£410
2023£435£295£431£396
2024£425£314£436£396
2025£417£307£403£391
2026£432£330£452£374
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Leighton-Linslade West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Leighton-Linslade West in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Central Bedfordshire district.

Band A£1,677
Band B£1,957
Band C£2,237
Band D£2,516
Band E£3,075
Band F£3,634
Band G£4,194
Band H£5,032

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Leighton-Linslade West ward.

Local councillors

Russell Harry Goodchild

Leighton-Linslade West - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Steve Owen

Leighton-Linslade West - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Victoria Harvey

Leighton-Linslade West - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Frequently asked questions about Leighton-Linslade West

What is the average house price in Leighton-Linslade West?

The median sale price in Leighton-Linslade West is £347,000 (about £384 per square foot) based on 201 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Leighton-Linslade West?

Leighton-Linslade West has 4 primary schools (4 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Leighton-Linslade West?

Leighton-Linslade West scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Leighton-Linslade West sits around rank 25,057 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Leighton-Linslade West?

The average household income in Leighton-Linslade West is around £66,766 per year, and 11% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Leighton-Linslade West?

Leighton-Linslade West is represented by 3 elected councillors: Russell Harry Goodchild (Liberal Democrats), Steve Owen (Liberal Democrats) and Victoria Harvey (Independent).

All postcodesin Leighton-Linslade West

LU72QW

Derwent Road

LU72FG

Epsom Close

LU72QN

Grasmere Way

LU72PR

Southcott Village

LU72LX

New Road

LU72SZ

Rothschild Road

LU72PS

Village Court

LU71BA

Mill Road

LU72UJ

Cleveland Drive

LU72TR

Chestnut Hill

LU72PH

Mowbray Drive

LU72LT

Mentmore Gardens

LU72AL

Primrose Gardens

LU72AJ

The Wharf

LU71AQ

Water Lane

LU72TN

Bideford Green

LU72XL

Bewdley Drive

LU72RH

Golden Riddy

LU72RA

Ascot Drive

LU71LB

Leighton Road

LU72RZ

Cherry Tree Walk

LU72SH

Rowley Furrows

LU72YR

Loyne Close

LU72TY

Bideford Green

LU72QQ

Rock Lane

LU71HH

West Street

LU72RR

Soulbury Road

LU72QH

Grasmere Way

LU72QA

Himley Green

LU71BP

Church Street

LU71BN

Doggett Street

LU71BY

King Street

LU71BR

Mill Road

LU71GD

Ashwell Street

LU71AX

Mill Road

LU72TP

St Mary's Way

LU72PG

Wing Road

LU70WF

Mentmore Road

LU72SG

Lincombe Slade

LU71BS

Church Street

LU72SE

Knaves Hill

LU72WE

Ledburn Grove

LU72LE

Wyngates

LU72TG

Bossington Lane

LU71FW

Monarch Way

LU71DF

Bossard Court

LU71AT

Bassett Road

LU71BX

Digby Road

LU72PN

Woodside Way

LU71LD

Leighton Road

LU72AR

Dickens Yard

LU72SS

Faulkners Way

LU72PP

Grange Close

LU72RX

St Marys Way

LU71AR

Bassett Road

LU72XH

Lomond Drive

LU72SB

Knaves Hill

LU72XQ

Rannoch Gardens

LU72RP

Old Road

LU72NQ

Bunkers Lane

LU71LF

Leighton Road

LU71FG

Vimy Court

LU71LA

Leighton Road

LU72QU

Leopold Road

LU71FP

The Granary

LU72XF

Morar Close

LU71FZ

Leighton Road

LU72TD

The Elms

LU72US

Canal Mews

LU72XB

Carron Close

LU72LW

Ship Road

LU72TH

Bideford Green

LU71DZ

Coronation Mews

LU72YQ

Fyne Drive

LU72XE

Calder Gardens

LU72NZ

Mentmore Road

LU71BE

West Side

LU72UH

Malvern Drive

LU72PD

Cedars Way

LU72SQ

Upper Coombe

LU72QX

Springfield Road

LU70DU

Old Linslade Road

LU72NT

Victoria Road

LU71EQ

North Street

LU72UQ

Cotswold Drive

LU73DQ

The Wood

LU72QZ

Kendal Gardens

LU72QE

Southcourt Avenue

LU72PQ

The Gables

LU72UY

Soulbury Road

LU71YU

Bassett Road

LU71BZ

Queen Street

LU73WL

Laburnum Court

LU72LS

New Road

LU72QJ

Grasmere Way

LU72TU

Bideford Green

LU72UF

Alwins Field

LU72TS

Bideford Green

LU72XJ

Blakedown Road

LU72TF

Rothschild Road