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LU7

LEIGHTON BUZZARD

Bedfordshire, East Of England, England

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LU7 covers LEIGHTON BUZZARD in Bedfordshire, East Of England.

Avg price £411,299
1yr change ▲ 6.4%
Crime 34% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£411,299

▲ 6.4% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

43% above national avg

Crime Rate

54.1/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

33% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

27 schools

Broadband Speed

271 Mbps

Property Prices in LU7

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in LU7 is £411,299, which is 12% above the Bedfordshire average of £368,807.

Properties in LU7 cost 43.3% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in LU7 have risen 6.4% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £564,082 879
Semi-detached £383,344 986
Terraced £318,499 886
Flat £184,615 444
All types £411,299 3312

5-Year Price History

£397K £406K £414K £423K £432K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in LU7

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 54.1 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, LU7 has a crime rate well 33% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
17.8 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
2.4 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
3.2 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
10.7 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
9.6 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in LU7

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

LU7 has 27 schools within or near its boundaries, including 9 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Beaudesert Lower School Primary Not inspected mi
Stanbridge Lower School Primary Good mi
The Mary Bassett Lower School Primary Good mi
Leedon Lower School Primary Requires improvement mi
Heathwood Lower School Primary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

9

Good

1

Requires improvement

1

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

315,877

Population

62

Median Age

38%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
38.0%
Private rent
12.0%
Social rent
13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in LU7 are 271.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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271.0 Mbps

Avg Download

49.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

93%

Superfast Coverage

65%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in LU7 is collected by Luton Council. The Band D rate is £2,251/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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LU7 — LEIGHTON BUZZARD

Area Summary

LU7 (LEIGHTON BUZZARD) offers above-average property prices (£411,299, 43% above national average), low crime (33% below national average), 27 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (271 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about LU7 LEIGHTON BUZZARD

What is the average house price in LU7 LEIGHTON BUZZARD?
The average house price in LU7 (LEIGHTON BUZZARD) is £411,299, based on 3312 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 43% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 6.4% over the past year.
Is LU7 LEIGHTON BUZZARD a safe area to live?
Crime in LU7 is significantly below the national average (54.1 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (17.8 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (10.7 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of LU7 LEIGHTON BUZZARD?
The population of LU7 (LEIGHTON BUZZARD) is approximately 315,877 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 38% of homes are owner-occupied, 12% are privately rented, and 13% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in LU7?
The average broadband download speed in LU7 is 271 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 93% of premises, ultrafast to 65%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in LU7 LEIGHTON BUZZARD?
There are 27 schools in or near LU7. 33% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 9 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

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