Ashwell Street, Leighton Buzzard
House prices, sold prices and local information for LU7 1BG.
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At a glance
39 property sales on Ashwell Street, Leighton Buzzard have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £190,000. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £271,667. Average sale prices fell from £275,000 in 2016 to £190,000 in 2026 (-31%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 49% below the Leighton Buzzard average of £369,840 over the same period. 14 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 13 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 69% terraced, 15% flat, 13% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Ashwell Street range from £130,000 to £660,000. 91% of homes sold here were freehold and 9% leasehold. Of 152 streets in Leighton Buzzard with at least two sales in the last year, Ashwell Street ranks 141st for average price, making it one of the more affordable streets in the town.
House prices on Ashwell Street compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all LU7 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 91% freehold and 9% leasehold across 43 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 27 | £271,667 | 3 Oct 2025 |
| Flat | 6 | £233,750 | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 5 | £424,500 | 1 Jun 2023 |
| Detached | 1 | £660,000 | 15 Mar 2021 |
Sold prices on Ashwell Street
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52, Ashwell Street LU7 1BG | 20 Mar 2026 | £190,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 52A, Ashwell Street LU7 1BG | 20 Mar 2026 | £190,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 31, Ashwell Street LU7 1BG | 3 Oct 2025 | £287,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 22, Ashwell Street LU7 1BG | 27 Jun 2025 | £290,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 38, Ashwell Street LU7 1BG | 29 Nov 2024 | £410,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 24, Ashwell Street LU7 1BG | 28 Jun 2024 | £270,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 25, Ashwell Street LU7 1BG | 6 Dec 2023 | £210,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 72, Ashwell Street LU7 1BG | 2 Oct 2023 | £353,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 74, Ashwell Street LU7 1BG | 7 Jul 2023 | £380,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 46, Ashwell Street LU7 1BG | 1 Jun 2023 | £495,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 76, Ashwell Street LU7 1BG | 5 Jan 2023 | £365,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 43A, Ashwell Street LU7 1BG | 6 Dec 2022 | £427,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 11, Ashwell Street LU7 1BG | 8 Jul 2022 | £268,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 45, Ashwell Street LU7 1BG | 15 Mar 2021 | £660,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 31, Ashwell Street LU7 1BG | 11 Dec 2020 | £243,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 5, Ashwell Street LU7 1BG | 18 Aug 2020 | £430,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 30, Ashwell Street LU7 1BG | 28 Feb 2020 | £215,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 29, Ashwell Street LU7 1BG | 6 Jan 2020 | £220,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 17, Ashwell Street LU7 1BG | 25 Nov 2019 | £238,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 33, Ashwell Street LU7 1BG | 22 Nov 2019 | £235,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Woodcote, Ashwell Street LU7 1BG | 13 Nov 2019 | £390,000 | Flat | Freehold |
| 24, Ashwell Street LU7 1BG | 7 Jun 2019 | £248,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 12, Ashwell Street LU7 1BG | 27 Mar 2019 | £499,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 72, Ashwell Street LU7 1BG | 30 Nov 2018 | £275,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 44, Ashwell Street LU7 1BG | 31 Aug 2018 | £420,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 76, Ashwell Street LU7 1BG | 28 Aug 2018 | £260,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 22, Ashwell Street LU7 1BG | 13 Aug 2018 | £234,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 43A, Ashwell Street LU7 1BG | 3 Aug 2018 | £347,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 12, Ashwell Street LU7 1BG | 27 Jul 2018 | £320,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 29, Ashwell Street LU7 1BG | 6 Jul 2018 | £215,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 30, Ashwell Street LU7 1BG | 25 May 2018 | £225,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 12, Ashwell Street LU7 1BG | 27 Apr 2018 | £260,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 20, Ashwell Street LU7 1BG | 26 Jan 2018 | £245,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 15, Ashwell Street LU7 1BG | 20 Oct 2017 | £212,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 31, Ashwell Street LU7 1BG | 11 Aug 2017 | £233,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 74, Ashwell Street LU7 1BG | 19 Jul 2017 | £284,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 52A, Ashwell Street LU7 1BG | 31 Mar 2017 | £152,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 64, Ashwell Street LU7 1BG | 25 Jul 2016 | £335,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 5, Ashwell Street LU7 1BG | 1 Jul 2016 | £423,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 52, Ashwell Street LU7 1BG | 30 Jun 2016 | £130,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 34, Ashwell Street LU7 1BG | 28 Jun 2016 | £228,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 4, Ashwell Street LU7 1BG | 29 Feb 2016 | £184,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Woodcote, Ashwell Street LU7 1BG | 12 Feb 2016 | £350,000 | Flat | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 52, Ashwell Street | £130,000 (Jun 2016) → £190,000 (Mar 2026) | +46% over 10 yrs |
| 52A, Ashwell Street | £152,500 (Mar 2017) → £190,000 (Mar 2026) | +25% over 9 yrs |
| 31, Ashwell Street | £233,000 (Aug 2017) → £243,000 (Dec 2020) → £287,500 (Oct 2025) | +23% over 8 yrs |
| 22, Ashwell Street | £234,000 (Aug 2018) → £290,000 (Jun 2025) | +24% over 7 yrs |
| 24, Ashwell Street | £248,000 (Jun 2019) → £270,000 (Jun 2024) | +9% over 5 yrs |
| 72, Ashwell Street | £275,000 (Nov 2018) → £353,000 (Oct 2023) | +28% over 5 yrs |
| 74, Ashwell Street | £284,000 (Jul 2017) → £380,000 (Jul 2023) | +34% over 6 yrs |
| 76, Ashwell Street | £260,000 (Aug 2018) → £365,000 (Jan 2023) | +40% over 4 yrs |
| 43A, Ashwell Street | £347,500 (Aug 2018) → £427,000 (Dec 2022) | +23% over 4 yrs |
| 5, Ashwell Street | £423,000 (Jul 2016) → £430,000 (Aug 2020) | +2% over 4 yrs |
| 30, Ashwell Street | £225,000 (May 2018) → £215,000 (Feb 2020) | -4% over 2 yrs |
| 29, Ashwell Street | £215,000 (Jul 2018) → £220,000 (Jan 2020) | +2% over 2 yrs |
| Woodcote, Ashwell Street | £350,000 (Feb 2016) → £390,000 (Nov 2019) | +11% over 4 yrs |
| 12, Ashwell Street | £260,000 (Apr 2018) → £320,000 (Jul 2018) → £499,000 (Mar 2019) | +92% over under a year |
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Schools near Ashwell Street
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mary Bassett Lower School 378 pupils | Primary | 2–9 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Benjamin College 11 pupils | Other independent special school | 12–18 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| The Rushmere Park Academy 207 pupils | Primary | 2–9 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Leighton Middle School 597 pupils | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Pulford CofE VA Lower School 259 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–9 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Clipstone Brook Lower School 306 pupils | Primary | 3–9 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Linslade Lower School 181 pupils | Primary | 3–9 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Gilbert Inglefield Academy | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | Inadequate Report | 0.7 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
- Leighton Buzzard station 0.7 mi · 14 min walk
- Cheddington station 4.4 mi · 1 hr 28 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Chapel Path (adj, Church Street) 2 min walk
- Chapel Path (opp, Church Street) 2 min walk
- North Street (adj) 3 min walk
- East Street (adj) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Dr Jl Henderson & Partners
29 Bassett Road, Leighton Buzzard · 0.2 mi - Salisbury House Surgery
Lake Street, Leighton Buzzard · 0.4 mi - Leighton Road Surgery
1 Leighton Road, Linslade, Leighton Buzzard · 0.5 mi - Ashcroft Surgery
Stewkley Road, Wing, Leighton Buzzard · 2.8 mi
Supermarkets
- Iceland Iceland Leighton Buzzard · 0.3 mi
- Waitrose Waitrose Leighton Buzzard · 0.3 mi
- Aldi Aldi Leighton Buzzard · 0.3 mi
- Tesco Tesco Leighton Buzzard Superstore · 0.4 mi
Pharmacies
- Tesco Instore Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Peak Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
- Boots · 0.4 mi
Dentists
- South Bedfordshire Community · 0.2 mi
- Pear Tree Dental Practice · 0.3 mi
- Premier Smile Studio · 0.3 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 5 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 | 4 of 10 |
| Employment | 4 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 6 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 5 of 10 |
| Crime | 3 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 8 of 10 |
| Living environment | 7 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 53.9% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 21.5% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 24.3% | 17.1% |
| Households | 1,000 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 15.3% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 62.7% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 21.9% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,909 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 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 | 79% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 88% | 92% |
Share of homes across Central Bedfordshire 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 Ashwell Street
Ethnic group
| Here | Central Bedfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 93.4% | 90.2% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2.6% | 3% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Other ethnic group | 1.2% | 0.8% |
Religion
| Here | Central Bedfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 47% | 47.9% |
| No religion | 43.8% | 42.8% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 5.4% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | – |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1% |
| Muslim | 0.1% | 1.3% |
Country of birth
| Here | Central Bedfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.2% | 89% |
| Born outside the UK | 11.8% | 11% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Central Bedfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 32.8% | 33.2% |
| No qualifications | 20.5% | 15% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.5% | 14.7% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 14% | 18.2% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 9.6% | 10.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 5.9% |
| Other qualifications | 3.2% | 2.4% |
General health
| Here | Central Bedfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44% | 50.4% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 34.5% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 11.3% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 3% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.8% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Central Bedfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 50.7% | 38.6% |
| No cars or vans in household | 25.4% | 11.3% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 19.4% | 36.4% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 4.5% | 13.8% |
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 Central Bedfordshire.
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