Postcode LU7 3LR is located in an urban city, within the Leighton-Linslade South ward of Central Bedfordshire in the East of England region, and forms part of the Leighton Buzzard Central area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 261.3 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 1.0 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Pages Park.
Leighton Buzzard Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,908 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
Leighton Buzzard Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 261.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 13.3% 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 3LR.
Leighton Buzzard Central near LU7 3LR has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Leighton Buzzard located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Leighton Buzzard | N/A | Walking directions to Leighton Buzzard |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Pages Park | Large | Walking directions to Pages Park |
| 0.4 mi | Parsons Close Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Parsons Close Recreation Ground |
Based on 262 recent sales, the median property price is £330,000 in Leighton-Linslade South area, with individual transactions ranging from £74,477 up to £775,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 36 | £480,000 |
| Flats | 54 | £206,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 77 | £355,000 |
| Terraced | 95 | £320,000 |
10 year median price trend in Leighton-Linslade South
In the LU7 3LR postcode area, located within Leighton Buzzard Central, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU7 3LR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons | Lake Street, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1WS | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.2 mi | White House Stores | 82 Hockliffe Street, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1HJ | Walking directions to White House Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | Lake Street, Central Bedfordshire, LU7 1WB | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.2 mi | Mo's Mini Market | 1-5 Billington Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 4TG | Walking directions to Mo's Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | 9-11 Market Square, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1EU | Walking directions to Iceland |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.