How safe is Leighton Buzzard?

Leighton Buzzard has a low crime rate of 72.1 crimes per 1,000 people, which is below the national average.

Is Leighton Buzzard a good place to live?

Yes, Leighton Buzzard is a very good place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B+. This means it performs well compared to other places in Bedfordshire.

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Name: Leighton Buzzard
Address: England, GB

B+

Very Good Area

Outdoor Spaces

B+

Amenities

Transport

B+

Schools

Council	Central Bedfordshire
Crime Rate	✓average
Vibe	🍸 Dinner & Drinks

C+

B+

A+

Crime hotspots

(off)

Nearby Places

Linslade

town

1.0 km away

Great Billington

village

3.0 km away

Heath and Reach

village

B+

3.3 km away

Eggington

village

B+

3.5 km away

Wing

village

4.5 km away

Soulbury

village

4.5 km away

Linslade

town

1.0 km away

Great Billington

village

3.0 km away

Outdoor Spaces

Allotments

Adequate

Play Space

Adequate

Golf Course

Ample

Public Park

Adequate

Tennis Court

Adequate

Bowling Green

Adequate

Playing Field

Adequate

Local Amenities

Pubs & Bars

Adequate

Restaurants & Cafes

Ample

Retail Shopping

Adequate

Supermarkets

Ample

Takeaways

Adequate

Transport Links

Leighton Buzzard

Train

Schools

Outstanding

3 Schools

Good

14 Schools

Requires Improvement

2 Schools

Pulford CofE VA Lower School

Outstanding

High Ash Church of England Primary School

Outstanding

St Leonards, Heath and Reach, VA Lower School

Outstanding

House Prices

all dwelling types

£343,762

detached houses

£483,017

flats and maisonettes

£196,943

semi detached houses

£356,931

terraced houses

£304,842