Postcode LU7 1YU is located in an urban city, within the Leighton-Linslade West ward of Central Bedfordshire in the East of England region , and forms part of the Leighton Buzzard Central area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 142.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Leighton Buzzard Central is £45,200 per year. The nearest station is Leighton Buzzard located about 0.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Parsons Close Recreation Ground.
Leighton Buzzard Central has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,429 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.
Leighton Buzzard Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 142.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 7.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Leighton Buzzard Central is £45,200 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LU7 1YU.
Leighton Buzzard Central near LU7 1YU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 211 recent sales, the median property price is £312,500 in Leighton-Linslade West area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £1,100,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 34 | £522,500 |
| Flats | 56 | £189,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 42 | £390,000 |
| Terraced | 79 | £310,000 |
10 years price trend in Leighton-Linslade West
In the LU7 1YU postcode area, located within Leighton Buzzard Central, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2025.