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Area guide · Bedfordshire

Living in Leighton Buzzard

A snapshot of life in Leighton Buzzard, East of England — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Leighton Buzzard is a town in Bedfordshire, East of England with a population of 42,736. The average house price is £401,597 and the overall crime rate is 48.7 per 1,000 residents.

Where Leighton Buzzard ranks

Population

42,736

Avg House Price

£401,597

Crime Rate

48.7/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

86.7%

Avg Download Speed

344 Mbps

EPC Rating

C

Median Income

£35,593.5

Median Age

43

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Leighton Buzzard's detached homes (£569,867) command roughly 3.0× the price of a flat (£187,233).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Leighton Buzzard prices have risen 31% over the last 9 years (£306,240 → £401,597).

Property TypeAverageMedianSales Count
Detached£569,867£520,000257
Semi-Detached£384,655£375,000315
Terraced£321,967£315,000321
Flat£187,233£188,000155

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Leighton Buzzard is 48.7 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Leighton Buzzard: violent crime (37% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

86.7% of 16 schools (11 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools16
Primary11
Secondary5
% Top two bands86.7%

Schools in this area

SchoolPhaseRating
Beaudesert Lower SchoolPrimaryGood
Brooklands Middle SchoolSecondaryGood
Cedars Upper SchoolSecondaryGood
Clipstone Brook Lower SchoolPrimaryGood
Dovery AcademyPrimaryNo rating available
Gilbert Inglefield AcademySecondaryInadequate
Greenleas SchoolPrimaryGood
Heathwood Lower SchoolPrimaryGood
Leedon Lower SchoolPrimaryRequires improvement
Leighton Middle SchoolSecondaryGood
Linslade Lower SchoolPrimaryGood
Linslade SchoolSecondaryGood
Pulford CofE VA Lower SchoolPrimaryGood
Southcott Lower SchoolPrimaryGood
The Mary Bassett Lower SchoolPrimaryGood
The Rushmere Park AcademyPrimaryGood

Broadband & Connectivity

Leighton Buzzard averages 344 Mbps — 244% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Leighton Buzzard homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 68.6% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC RatingC
Average EPC Score72.2
% Rated C or Above68.6%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)£1,162

Demographics & Economy

Population42,736
Median Age43
Median Household Income£35,593.5
Employment Rate62.7%
Owner Occupied70.6%
Degree-Level Qualified37.1%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Leighton Buzzard?
The average house price in Leighton Buzzard is £401,597 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Leighton Buzzard?
The most affordable entry point in Leighton Buzzard is a flat, with an average price of £187,233.
Is Leighton Buzzard a safe place to live?
Leighton Buzzard has a recorded crime rate of 48.7 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.
How are the schools in Leighton Buzzard?
Leighton Buzzard has 16 schools in total, with 86.7% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Leighton Buzzard?
Average broadband download speeds in Leighton Buzzard are around 344 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 92.6% of premises.
How big is Leighton Buzzard?
Leighton Buzzard is a settlement in Bedfordshire with a population of approximately 42,736.

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