Side-by-side comparison of LU4 Luton and LU7 Leighton buzzard covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
LU4 is the more affordable option at £310,000 median vs £356,500 in LU7. LU7 has lower recorded crime (4,176 vs 4,397 offences over 13 months). LU4 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | LU4 Luton | LU7 Leighton buzzard |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £310,000 | £356,500 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,440 | £2,516 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 4,397 | 4,176 |
| Outstanding Schools | 2.0 | — |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 88.6 | 29.2 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 92.1 | 86.6 |
| EPC Median Score | 68.0 | 71.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.