Postcode LU7 3BJ 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 143.7 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 0.8 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
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 143.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 36.0% 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 3BJ.
Leighton Buzzard Central near LU7 3BJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Leighton Buzzard located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Leighton Buzzard | N/A | Walking directions to Leighton Buzzard |
Based on 224 recent sales, the median property price is £311,250 in Leighton-Linslade West area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £1,100,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 38 | £517,500 |
| Flats | 61 | £186,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 43 | £398,000 |
| Terraced | 82 | £310,000 |
10 year median price trend in Leighton-Linslade West
In the LU7 3BJ postcode area, located within Leighton Buzzard Central, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU7 3BJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | 9-11 Market Square, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1EU | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | White House Stores | 82 Hockliffe Street, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1HJ | Walking directions to White House Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Waitrose | 7 Waterborne Walk, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1DH | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.4 mi | Welcome Leighton Buzzard | 88-90 Clarence Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3EL | Walking directions to Welcome Leighton Buzzard |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Vimy Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1ER | Walking directions to Aldi |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.