Detached and Semi-detached House Trend (£)
Leighton Buzzard South, Central Bedfordshire, England
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Leighton Buzzard South, Central Bedfordshire, England
LU7 9SD is in the Central Bedfordshire local authority (E06000056). The property market in the LU7 9SD postcode area had 1 property which was sold in 2021, valued at £390000. Across the LU7 area, there were 1017 properties sold in 2021, with an average value of £378379.
Property market | £379,257 for a semi-detached property | |
Airport access | Closest airport is London Luton (12.1 miles) | |
Broadband | 82.4mbps average broadband speeds (very fast broadband for UK) | |
Socio-economic status | Ranked 230 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 430 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (South West Bedfordshire level) | |
Community | Median age is 41.1 | Happiness is Above Average for Bedfordshire, Average for UK | |
Crime | 3.0 burglaries per 1k people (Central Bedfordshire) | |
Commute (approx) | - Euston (31 mins) - Cannon Street (73 mins) - Birmingham New Street (78 mins) - Charing Cross (78 mins) | |
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£379,257 for a semi-detached property | |
Closest airport is London Luton (12.1 miles) | |
82.4mbps average broadband speeds (very fast broadband for UK) | |
Median age is 41.1 | Happiness is Above Average for Bedfordshire, Average for UK | |
Ranked 230 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions430 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (South West Bedfordshire level) | |
3.0 burglaries per 1k people (Central Bedfordshire) | |
- Euston (31 mins) - Cannon Street (73 mins) - Birmingham New Street (78 mins) - Charing Cross (78 mins) |
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Places to live if you commute to Waterloo UK towns & villages recommended by us Top locations by % of residents in high income jobsThe property market in Grovebury has had a steep increase over the last few years but a recent decline. On average, a detached house costs £622,537, which is down -1.4% on last year. A semi-detached house on average costs £379,257, a terraced house £304,429 and a flat £184,374. Renting a two bedroom flat will cost you £799 per month. Property prices in Grovebury are similar to the average property prices across Bedfordshire and are a little higher compared to other locations with a similar density in England. When looking at the annual change in property prices in Grovebury, prices have had a greater decrease than the annual average price decrease seen across the Bedfordshire region.
Property data is based on Central Bedfordshire level pricing data and is as at September 2023 (publicised 15 November 2023)
Detached and Semi-detached House Trend (£)
Example House Purchases (2023)
Listed below are some recent property purchases in the area, to give you an idea of the market. Click on a postcode if you would like to see view data on that specific area of Grovebury, or click here to view the longer list of property transactions in LU7 9SD.
Address | Value | Sell Date |
36, Fortuna Mead, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, LU7 9SD | £290,000 | 08/11/2023 |
18, Fortuna Mead, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, LU7 9SD | £290,000 | 08/21/2023 |
Address | Value | Sell Date |
36, Fortuna Mead, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, LU7 9SD | £290,000 | 08/11/2023 |
18, Fortuna Mead, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, LU7 9SD | £290,000 | 08/21/2023 |
Address | Value | Sell Date |
36, Fortuna Mead, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, LU7 9SD | £290,000 | 08/11/2023 |
18, Fortuna Mead, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, LU7 9SD | £290,000 | 08/21/2023 |
Address | Value | Sell Date |
36, Fortuna Mead, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, LU7 9SD | £290,000 | 08/11/2023 |
18, Fortuna Mead, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, LU7 9SD | £290,000 | 08/21/2023 |
Train Station | Distance from Grovebury | Commute optionsClick to view route details |
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Leighton Buzzard A relatively busy station. Station footfall changed -4% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- Euston (48 mins - West Midlands Trains - £439 monthly fare) View details - Birmingham New Street (2 change(s) - 108 mins - West Midlands Trains) View details - Highbury & Islington (1 change(s) - 107 mins - London Overground - £439 monthly fare) View details - East Croydon (1 change(s) - 109 mins - Southern - £439 monthly fare) View details - Victoria (2 change(s) - 112 mins - Southern - £439 monthly fare) View details - Stratford (London) (1 change(s) - 124 mins - London Overground - £439 monthly fare) View details - London St Pancras (2 change(s) - 133 mins - Thameslink - £439 monthly fare) View details - London Bridge (2 change(s) - 136 mins - Southern - £439 monthly fare) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (1 change(s) - 144 mins - Avanti West Coast) View details - Brighton (2 change(s) - 152 mins - Southern) View details - Reading (4 change(s) - 155 mins - CrossCountry) View details |
Fenny Stratford A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed +0% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- Euston (1 change(s) - 52 mins - Avanti West Coast - £512 monthly fare) View details - Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 73 mins - Avanti West Coast) View details - East Croydon (1 change(s) - 138 mins - Southern - £512 monthly fare) View details - London St Pancras (1 change(s) - 142 mins - Thameslink - £512 monthly fare) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (1 change(s) - 147 mins - Avanti West Coast) View details - London Bridge (1 change(s) - 156 mins - Thameslink - £512 monthly fare) View details |
Cheddington A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed -6% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- Euston (46 mins - West Midlands Trains - £420 monthly fare) View details - Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 78 mins - Avanti West Coast) View details - East Croydon (1 change(s) - 113 mins - Southern - £420 monthly fare) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (1 change(s) - 152 mins - Avanti West Coast) View details |
Bletchley A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed +0% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- Euston (45 mins - Avanti West Coast - £443 monthly fare) View details - Birmingham New Street (74 mins - Avanti West Coast) View details - Highbury & Islington (1 change(s) - 114 mins - London Overground - £443 monthly fare) View details - East Croydon (1 change(s) - 116 mins - Southern - £443 monthly fare) View details - Victoria (2 change(s) - 119 mins - Southern - £443 monthly fare) View details - Reading (2 change(s) - 120 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (126 mins - Avanti West Coast) View details - London St Pancras (1 change(s) - 126 mins - Thameslink - £443 monthly fare) View details - Stratford (London) (1 change(s) - 131 mins - London Overground - £443 monthly fare) View details - London Bridge (1 change(s) - 140 mins - Thameslink - £443 monthly fare) View details - Bristol Temple Meads (3 change(s) - 148 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Brighton (2 change(s) - 159 mins - Southern) View details |
Grovebury has a healthy number of schools nearby to choose from. There are a mix of both primary and secondary schools nearby, including Brooklands Middle School (Academy) which is both a primary and secondary school and is based in Brooklands Drive, Leighton Buzzard. Example schools in the area are listed below, with some information on their rating and access criteria.
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School | Type | Outstanding? |
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Beaudesert Lower School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
The Mary Bassett Lower School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Leedon Lower School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Linslade Lower School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Clipstone Brook Lower School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Pulford CofE VA Lower School | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | No |
Leighton Middle School | Primary & Secondary Community school - Mixed | No |
Linslade School | Primary & Secondary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Vandyke Upper School | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Cedars Upper School | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Brooklands Middle School | Primary & Secondary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Gilbert Inglefield Academy | Primary & Secondary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
The Rushmere Park Academy | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
School | Type | Latest Rating | Parent View Reviews (if available) | Ofsted Report (if available) | Address |
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Pulford CofE VA Lower School | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (12/1/2010) | 56 submissions 95.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Leighton Buzzard |
The Mary Bassett Lower School | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (5/3/2013) | Ofsted Report Link | Leighton Buzzard | |
Linslade Lower School | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (5/11/2012) | 88 submissions 100.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Leighton Buzzard |
Clipstone Brook Lower School | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (11/6/2019) | Ofsted Report Link | Leighton Buzzard | |
The Rushmere Park Academy | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (5/18/2022) | 44 submissions 91.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Leighton Buzzard |
Beaudesert Lower School | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (1/16/2015) | Ofsted Report Link | Leighton Buzzard | |
Leighton Middle School | Primary & Secondary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (12/5/2013) | Ofsted Report Link | Leighton Buzzard | |
Linslade School | Primary & Secondary Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (6/29/2016) | 140 submissions 95.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Leighton Buzzard |
Vandyke Upper School | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (3/11/2015) | Ofsted Report Link | Leighton Buzzard | |
Cedars Upper School | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (10/4/2017) | Ofsted Report Link | Leighton Buzzard | |
Brooklands Middle School | Primary & Secondary Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (5/2/2018) | Ofsted Report Link | Leighton Buzzard | |
Gilbert Inglefield Academy | Primary & Secondary Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (6/29/2016) | 76 submissions 89.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Leighton Buzzard |
Leedon Lower School | Primary Community school - Mixed | 3: Requires Improvement (5/22/2019) | Ofsted Report Link | Leighton Buzzard |
School | Type |
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Pulford CofE VA Lower School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (12/1/2010) 56 submissions 95.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
The Mary Bassett Lower School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (5/3/2013) |
Linslade Lower School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (5/11/2012) 88 submissions 100.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
Clipstone Brook Lower School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (11/6/2019) |
The Rushmere Park Academy Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (5/18/2022) 44 submissions 91.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
Beaudesert Lower School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (1/16/2015) |
Leighton Middle School Ofsted report | Primary & Secondary Latest rating - 2: Good (12/5/2013) |
Linslade School Ofsted report | Primary & Secondary Latest rating - 2: Good (6/29/2016) 140 submissions 95.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
Vandyke Upper School Ofsted report | Secondary school Latest rating - 2: Good (3/11/2015) |
Cedars Upper School Ofsted report | Secondary school Latest rating - 2: Good (10/4/2017) |
Brooklands Middle School Ofsted report | Primary & Secondary Latest rating - 2: Good (5/2/2018) |
Gilbert Inglefield Academy Ofsted report | Primary & Secondary Latest rating - 2: Good (6/29/2016) 76 submissions 89.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
Leedon Lower School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 3: Requires Improvement (5/22/2019) |
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Average speed | 82.4 mbps |
% households with superfast broadband access | 98.2% |
% households unable to access decent broadband | 0.2% |
LU7 9SD | UK Average | |
% of premises with 0 to 2 Mbps download speed | 0.0% | |
% of premises with 2 to 5 Mbps download speed | 0.0% | |
% of premises with 5 to 10 Mbps download speed | 0.0% | |
% of premises with 10 to 30 Mbps download speed | 0.0% | |
% of premises with 30 to 300Mbps download speed | 0.0% | 34% (96% have access to at least 30Mbps) |
% of premises with greater than 300Mbps download speed | 100.0% | 62% |
Grovebury has a good numbers of stores nearby to choose from, including: Aldi Grovebury Road Retail Park, Aldi Leighton Buzzard, Iceland Leighton Buzzard, M&S Leighton Buzzard Foodhall, Morrisons Leighton Buzzard, Sainsburys Leighton Buzzard Trivia Close, Tesco Leighton Buzzard Appenine Way Express, Tesco Leighton Buzzard Superstore, Waitrose Leighton Buzzard. There are a few pubs and bars nearby, including: Grove Lock PH, The Black Lion, The Golden Bell, The Picture House, The Red Lion. Regarding restaurants and other types of eateries, we found many nearby, including: 7 eventen Vegan Food, Cittadina, Dragon Inn, Giggle & Graze, Indian Ocean Tandoori, Jasmine House, KFC, Laurens Kitchen, Liam Broxup, Lime Tree, Mama ... (see map below for more). There are a few cafes and coffee shops nearby, including: Amore Bakery Cafe, Cafe in the Park, Cafe Nero, Costa, Costa Coffee, Espresso Boutique, Frankie's Cafe, Martini Cafe, Parsons Park Cafe, Sorelli Cafe. LU7 9SD has a range of train stations and schools nearby, as shown in the map below.
Relative to the UK as a whole, Bedfordshire has an average crime rate (74 crimes reported per thousand people). Grovebury is safer than this, with 64 crimes reported per thousand people. Source: ONS
Crimes per 1k population
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