Merry Leys, Cheddington, Leighton Buzzard
House prices, sold prices and local information for LU7 0GN.
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At a glance
10 property sales on Merry Leys, Cheddington, Leighton Buzzard have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2021. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £600,000. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £550,997. 3 homes here have sold more than once since 2021; 2 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 50% detached, 30% semi-detached, 20% terraced. Recorded sale prices on Merry Leys range from £150,000 to £600,000. 92% of homes sold here were freehold and 8% leasehold.
House prices on Merry Leys compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Merry Leys has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all LU7 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 92% freehold and 8% leasehold across 13 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £550,997 | 16 Dec 2022 |
| Semi-detached | 3 | £348,998 | 12 Apr 2024 |
| Terraced | 2 | £594,998 | 27 Mar 2026 |
Sold prices on Merry Leys
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15, Merry Leys LU7 0GN | 27 Mar 2026 | £600,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 12, Merry Leys LU7 0GN | 20 Jan 2025 | £560,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 5, Merry Leys LU7 0GN | 12 Apr 2024 | £370,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 6, Merry Leys LU7 0GN | 25 May 2023 | £150,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 12, Merry Leys LU7 0GN | 16 Dec 2022 | £530,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 14, Merry Leys LU7 0GN | 28 Nov 2022 | £480,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 11, Merry Leys LU7 0GN | 30 Sep 2022 | £584,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 15, Merry Leys LU7 0GN | 30 Jun 2022 | £589,995 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 16, Merry Leys LU7 0GN | 31 May 2022 | £526,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 10, Merry Leys LU7 0GN | 26 Nov 2021 | £579,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 9, Merry Leys LU7 0GN | 25 Jun 2021 | £579,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 1, Merry Leys LU7 0GN | 29 Nov 2019 | £512,202 | Other New build | Freehold |
| 10, Merry Leys LU7 0GN | 4 Jan 2019 | £5,750,000 | Other | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 15, Merry Leys | £589,995 (Jun 2022) → £600,000 (Mar 2026) | +2% over 4 yrs |
| 12, Merry Leys | £530,000 (Dec 2022) → £560,000 (Jan 2025) | +6% over 2 yrs |
| 10, Merry Leys | £5,750,000 (Jan 2019) → £579,995 (Nov 2021) | -90% over 3 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Merry Leys
Crime
6 crimes were reported within about a mile of Merry Leys in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Schools near Merry Leys
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheddington Combined School 195 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Brookmead School 299 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.8 mi |
| Long Marston VA Church of England Primary and Nursery School 130 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Report | 1.8 mi |
| Marsworth Church of England Infant School 18 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–7 | Report | 1.9 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Cheddington station 0.6 mi · 13 min walk
- Tring station 3.9 mi · 1 hr 17 min walk
- Leighton Buzzard station 4.7 mi · 1 hr 33 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- The Green (Opp, New Street) 4 min walk
- The Green (adj, New Street) 4 min walk
- Manor Road (Eastbound, Manor Road) 4 min walk
- Manor Road (Westbound, Manor Road) 5 min walk
Pharmacies
- Windmill Pharmacy · 1.8 mi
Dentists
- Bridge Dental Surgeries Ltd · 3.1 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 6 of 10 |
| Employment | 7 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 8 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 9 of 10 |
| Crime | 8 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 1 of 10 |
| Living environment | 5 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 76.2% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 11.9% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 11.9% | 17.1% |
| Households | 705 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 14.8% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 66.0% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 19.3% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,683 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 87% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 87% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 82% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 98% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 87% | 92% |
Share of homes across Buckinghamshire with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Merry Leys
Ethnic group
| Here | Buckinghamshire | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 92.1% | 80% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 5.2% | 12.3% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2.4% | 3.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.2% | 1.6% |
Religion
| Here | Buckinghamshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 48.5% | 47.2% |
| No religion | 40.7% | 34.2% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 2.7% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 7% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | – |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Country of birth
| Here | Buckinghamshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.5% | 83.4% |
| Born outside the UK | 6.5% | 16.6% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Buckinghamshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 40.4% | 41% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 15.7% | 15.7% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 13.9% | 13.4% |
| No qualifications | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.8% | 8.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 4.8% |
| Other qualifications | 2.2% | 2.4% |
General health
| Here | Buckinghamshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.3% | 53.1% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 33.2% |
| Fair health | 12% | 10.3% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.7% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Buckinghamshire | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cars or vans in household | 40.7% | 36.1% |
| 1 car or van in household | 33.3% | 37.4% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 19% | 15% |
| No cars or vans in household | 7% | 11.5% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Buckinghamshire.
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