Postcode LU7 3EN is located in an urban city, within the Leighton-Linslade North ward of Central Bedfordshire in the East of England region, and forms part of the Leighton Buzzard Central area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 101.7 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 1.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Leighton Buzzard Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,143 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
Leighton Buzzard Central has a high crime rate, with approximately 101.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 33.3% 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 3EN.
Leighton Buzzard Central near LU7 3EN 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 304 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 in Leighton-Linslade North area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,000 up to £1,305,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 91 | £530,000 |
| Flats | 23 | £168,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 106 | £375,000 |
| Terraced | 84 | £303,000 |
10 year median price trend in Leighton-Linslade North
In the LU7 3EN postcode area, located within Leighton Buzzard Central, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU7 3EN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Welcome Leighton Buzzard | 88-90 Clarence Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3EL | Walking directions to Welcome Leighton Buzzard |
| 0.4 mi | White House Stores | 82 Hockliffe Street, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1HJ | Walking directions to White House Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op | Central Bedfordshire, LU7 3RG | Walking directions to Co-op |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | 1-4 Aries Court, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3XW | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.