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LU7 3UR

Willow Bank Walk

Leighton-Linslade North

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Detailed insights for LU7 3UR

Overview

Postcode LU7 3UR is located in an urban city, within the Leighton-Linslade North area of Central Bedfordshire in the East of England region, and forms part of the Leighton Buzzard North & East area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 64% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Leighton Buzzard North & East is £68,242 per year. The median sale price in Leighton-Linslade North is £376,250 (around £388 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £314,000 and £486,438. The nearest station is Leighton Buzzard, about 1.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Clipstone Brook Park.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
30
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
2.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

2/10

Leighton Buzzard North & East has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,339 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 8% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Leighton Buzzard North & East has a very low crime rate, with approximately 29.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.9%

Approximately 2.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Leighton Buzzard North & East is £68,242 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LU7 3UR.

Flood risk

Low

Leighton Buzzard North & East near LU7 3UR has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Leighton Buzzard located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LU7 3UR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miClipstone Brook ParkLargeWalking directions to Clipstone Brook Park
0.4 miDanes FieldMediumWalking directions to Danes Field
0.3 miLyra Garden GreenSmallWalking directions to Lyra Garden Green

Area Profile

Population
325
Population density
5,038.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
13.36(+15%)
Violence and sexual offences
12.72(-60%)
Vehicle crime
5.09(+16%)
Burglary
4.45(+60%)
Other theft
3.18(-42%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
299
92%
Other White
11
3.38%
Other Asian
5
1.54%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.23%
Indian
2
0.62%
Total population: 325

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
73
26.94%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
53
19.56%
Level 3 (A level)
53
19.56%
No qualifications
41
15.13%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
9.96%
Total 16+ residents: 271

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
63
45.32%
Owns outright
53
38.13%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
9.35%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.6%
Other social rented
3
2.16%
Total households: 139

Property prices in Leighton-Linslade North

Median price: £376,250
Price per sq ft: £388
Sales (last 12 months): 300
Typical range (middle 50%): £314K – £486K

Based on 300 recent sales, the median property price is £376,250 (about £388 per square foot) in Leighton-Linslade North area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,000 up to £1,450,000.

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 North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached89£548,000£393
Semi-Detached123£375,000£396
Terraced71£306,000£383
Flats17£168,000£292

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

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Leighton-Linslade North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£425,000£150,000£272,500£230,000
2017£480,000£160,000£302,500£242,500
2018£446,000£149,000£313,150£250,000
2019£479,975£168,000£310,000£273,950
2020£476,250£142,500£345,000£240,000
2021£482,475£172,750£360,000£262,750
2022£510,000£190,000£380,000£324,950
2023£532,500£152,500£399,975£290,050
2024£528,000£164,250£375,000£297,500
2025£537,500£150,000£384,750£300,000
2026£560,000£175,000£375,000£325,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Leighton-Linslade North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Leighton-Linslade North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£327£270£323£292
2017£354£284£323£307
2018£343£283£329£318
2019£350£274£334£347
2020£373£232£333£275
2021£370£270£345£333
2022£410£299£408£401
2023£420£275£377£362
2024£407£272£402£364
2025£405£259£386£396
2026£382£348£384£363
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Leighton-Linslade North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU7 3UR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU7 3UR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Mar 202641, Willow Bank Walk, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3URDetachedFreehold£340,000
13 Oct 202543, Willow Bank Walk, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3URSemi-DetachedFreehold£360,000
23 Oct 2025102, Willow Bank Walk, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3UTFlatsLeasehold£120,000
19 Nov 20254, North Star Drive, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3DPSemi-DetachedFreehold£300,000
17 Apr 202652, Almond Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3UWSemi-DetachedFreehold£425,000

Schools

In the LU7 3UR postcode area, located within Leighton Buzzard North & East, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for LU7 3UR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miMiddle deemed secondaryGilbert Inglefield AcademyAcademy converter
0.4 miPrimaryBeaudesert Lower SchoolCommunity school
0.4 miPrimaryThe Rushmere Park AcademyAcademy converter

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LU7 3UR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LU7 3UR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco Express1-4 Aries Court, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3XWWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miMorrisons Daily109-113 Waterdell, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3PLWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miWelcome88-90 Clarence Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3ELWalking directions to Welcome

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 councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LU7 3UR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

David Alexander Bligh

Leighton-Linslade North - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Kevin Colin Pughe

Leighton-Linslade North - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Nigel Kenneth Carnell

Leighton-Linslade North - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Alex Mayer

Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictCentral BedfordshireE06000056
Parliamentary ConstituencyDunstable and Leighton BuzzardE14001206
ParishLeighton-LinsladeE04011965
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Leighton Buzzard North & EastE02003638
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Central Bedfordshire 020BE01017604
Police ForceBedfordshire
Postcode Introduced2001-06-01

Frequently asked questions about LU7 3UR

Is LU7 3UR (Leighton Buzzard North & East) safe?

The area around LU7 3UR records about 30 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near LU7 3UR?

The median sale price around LU7 3UR in Leighton-Linslade North is £376,250 (about £388 per square foot) based on 300 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LU7 3UR?

There are 13 schools close to LU7 3UR, including Gilbert Inglefield Academy (Inadequate), Beaudesert Lower School (Good) and The Rushmere Park Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around LU7 3UR?

LU7 3UR scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 30,339 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LU7 3UR (Leighton Buzzard North & East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard covering LU7 3UR is Alex Mayer (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: David Alexander Bligh (Liberal Democrats), Kevin Colin Pughe (Liberal Democrats) and Nigel Kenneth Carnell (Liberal Democrats).