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Leighton Buzzard, United Kingdom
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Leighton Buzzard is a mid-size city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 37,469. Elevation: 318 ft (97 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
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| Population | 37,469 |
| Population Density | 91 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 318 ft (97 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.9172°, -0.6580° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 32.0 inches (813 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.6 inches (12 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $55,429 |
| Median Age | 41.1 years |
About Leighton Buzzard
Leighton Buzzard is a mid-size city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 37,469. The city sits at an elevation of 318 feet (97 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Leighton Buzzard vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Leighton Buzzard vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $55,429 |
| 26% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $55,429 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,066 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.0% |
| 11% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,410 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 50.8% |
| Public Transit | 3.2% |
| Work from Home | 34.5% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $458,779 |
| 63% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,386 |
| 19% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 72.9% |
| Owner-Occupied | 72.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 27.1% |
| Housing Units | 14,988 |
Property Tax
Climate in Leighton Buzzard
Leighton Buzzard has an average annual temperature of 10.5°C (51°F). The hottest month is Aug (17.7°C), the coldest is Jan (3.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 764 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 223 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 318 ft (97 m) |
| Area | 412.4 sq mi (1,068.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 91/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.9172°N, 0.6580°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in |
Leighton Buzzard has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in February to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 26.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (1.8").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 33.2% |
| 1% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 51.4% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 91/sq mi |
| Total Area | 412.4 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 50.8% |
| Public Transit | 3.2% |
| Work from Home | 34.5% |
Schools in Leighton Buzzard
17 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklands Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Greenleas School | — | — | — | — |
| Pulford CofE VA Lower School | — | — | — | — |
| Beaudesert Lower School | — | — | — | — |
| Vandyke Upper School | — | — | — | — |
| Gilbert Inglefield Academy | — | — | — | — |
| The Mary Bassett Lower School | — | — | — | — |
| The Rushmere Park Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Leedon Lower School | — | — | — | — |
| Cedars Upper School | — | — | — | — |
| Clipstone Brook Lower School | — | — | — | — |
| Linslade Lower School | — | — | — | — |
| Leighton Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Pulford CofE VA Lower School | — | — | — | — |
| Southcott Lower School | — | — | — | — |
| Greenleas School | — | — | — | — |
| Linslade School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Leighton Buzzard
33 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Hardcore | dj mixes, electronic | MP3 256 kbps | |
| BBC Radio Northampton (Outside UK Only) | information, local | AAC+ 101 kbps | |
| Eirewave UK | 128 kbps, adfree | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Northants 1 | 00's, 10's | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Magic Classical | classical music | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| HearMe - 70s Rock | 70s rock, 70’s rock | MP3 | |
| BBC Radio Northampton (UK Only) | information, local | AAC 339 kbps | |
| Bedford Radio | classic hits, hits | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Stoke Mandeville Hospital Radio | hospital radio | MP3 | |
| CRMK | pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Raiders Radio | dnb, drum and bass | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Bloomberg UK | business, news | UNKNOWN | |
| Hospital Radio Bedford | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Gabbie's Doo | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Heart Northants 96.6 | commercial, hot adult contemporary | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Black Cat Radio (US) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Splinterwood Rock'n Roll Radio | 1950s, 50's | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Beat Route Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| BBC Radio Berkshire | bbc, berkshire | UNKNOWN | |
| Bucks Radio | community radio, local news | MP3 | |
| Mix 92.6 (backup) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Banita Maxx Radio | edm, hardstyle | MP3 | |
| BFBS UK | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RadioJackie | pop, soft rock | AAC+ 320 kbps | |
| Data Transmission Radio | deep house, drum and bass | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Gold Dust Radio | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| in2Beats | classic soul | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Xtra | 2000s, 2010s | MP3 | |
| Mix 92.6 | community radio | MP3 | |
| Radio Christmas | — | MP3 256 kbps | |
| IANL | islam, islamic | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Insanity Radio | — | UNKNOWN 131 kbps | |
| Radio Silky | club dance, club house | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Leighton Buzzard
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bletchley Park | ||||
| Bletchley Park | ||||
| Bletchley Park | ||||
| Block B | ||||
| Brickz | ||||
| Buckinghamshire County Museum | ||||
| Cowper and Newton Museum | ||||
| Dacorum Heritage | ||||
| Hut 1 | ||||
| Hut 11 | ||||
| Hut 11A | ||||
| Hut 12 | ||||
| Hut 3 | ||||
| Hut 6 | ||||
| Hut 8 | ||||
| James McCudden Heritage Flight Centre | ||||
| John Bunyan museum | ||||
| Leighton Buzzard Railway Museum | ||||
| Milton Keynes City Discovery Centre | ||||
| Milton Keynes Museum | ||||
| Moot Hall | ||||
| Mossman Collection | ||||
| National Film and SciFi Museum | ||||
| National Paralympic Heritage Centre | ||||
| National Radio Centre (RSGB) | ||||
| Natural History Museum at Tring | ||||
| Newground Farm | ||||
| Panacea Museum | ||||
| Pitstone Green Museum | ||||
| Roald Dahl Children's Gallery | ||||
| Stockwood Discovery Centre | ||||
| Teleprinter Hall | ||||
| The Higgins | ||||
| The Mansion | ||||
| The National Museum of Computing | ||||
| The Paper Mill Museum | ||||
| The Paper Trail - The Paper Mill Museum | ||||
| The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre | ||||
| Trenchard Museum | ||||
| Tring Local History Museum | ||||
| Visitor Centre | ||||
| Wardown Park Museum | ||||
| Woburn Heritage Museum |
Libraries in Leighton Buzzard
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbots Langley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Adeyfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Amersham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ampthill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Aylesbury Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Barton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bedford Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Berkhamsted Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bletchley Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bovingdon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bromham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bury Park & Community Resource Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Chesham Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Deanshanger Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Deanshanger Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Flitwick Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Great Missenden Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hemel Hempstead Main Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Houghton Regis Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Houghton Regis Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ivinghoe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kempston Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kings Langley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kings Norton Library (Building 55) | 0.0 | |||||
| Leagrave Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Leighton Buzzard Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Leverstock Green Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lewsey Community Centre and Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Luton Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Luton Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Milton Keynes Library | 0.0 | |||||
| MKUH Staff Library | 0.0 | |||||
| MKUH Staff Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newport Pagnell Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Olney Library | 0.0 | |||||
| OU Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Princes Risborough Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Putnoe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Roade Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stony Stratford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Library & Resources Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Toddington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tring Library | 0.0 | |||||
| University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wendover Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Westcroft Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wing Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Winslow Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Woburn Sands Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wolverton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wootton Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Leighton Buzzard
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amersham Market | |||||
| Amersham Market | |||||
| Arts and Craft market (Sundays) | |||||
| Berkhamsted Market | |||||
| Berko Boot Fair | |||||
| Chorleywood Car Boot | |||||
| Harpur Square | |||||
| Market Hall | |||||
| Olney Market | |||||
| Open Market | |||||
| St Paul's Square | |||||
| The Artisan Collective | |||||
| The Artisan Collective |
Hotels in Leighton Buzzard
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Leighton Buzzard
21 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Leighton Buzzard
21 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Leighton Buzzard
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Leighton Buzzard
2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Leighton Buzzard
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Leighton Buzzard
7 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Leighton Buzzard
3 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Leighton Buzzard
2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Leighton Buzzard
5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Leighton Buzzard
5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Leighton Buzzard
4 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Leighton Buzzard
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brewpoint | ||||
| Mad Squirrel | ||||
| The Chiltern Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Leighton Buzzard
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Leighton Buzzard
3 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Snow Centre Hemel Hempstead | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Better Ski & Board Centre | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| InPiste | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Leighton Buzzard
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | LHR | Large Airport |
| London Luton Airport | LTN | Large Airport |
| Blackbushe Airport | BBS | Medium Airport |
| Cranfield Airport | — | Medium Airport |
| Farnborough Airport | FAB | Medium Airport |
| Lasham Airfield | — | Medium Airport |
| London Biggin Hill Airport | BQH | Medium Airport |
| London City Airport | LCY | Medium Airport |
| London Oxford Airport | OXF | Medium Airport |
| RAF Benson | BEX | Medium Airport |
| RAF Northolt | NHT | Medium Airport |
| RAF Odiham | ODH | Medium Airport |
| RAF Wittering | — | Medium Airport |
| Armshold Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Baileys Fram Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bakersfield Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Barnfield Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bedford Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Benington Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bernwood Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bicester Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bitteswell Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bovingdon Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Brimpton Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Brooklands Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Brooklands Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bruntingthorpe Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Buttermilk Hall Farm | — | Small Airport |
| Cardington Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Chalgrove Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Chatteris Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Cheddington Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Chesham Vale Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Chipstead Private Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Claybrooke Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Coldharbour Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Coleman Green Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Colthrop Manor Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Cottered Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Crockham Hill Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Croughton Manor Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Dalkeith Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Deenethorpe Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Denham Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Drayton Home Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Drayton St Leonard Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Dysons Osiers Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Earwig Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| East Haxted Farm Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Easton Maudit Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Leighton Buzzard
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Clarence Road News & Post Office | |
| Leighton Buzzard Post Office | |
| Tower Store and Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Leighton Buzzard
43 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Adult ICU | ||
| Antenatal and Postnatal wards | ||
| Breast Screening | ||
| Breast Unit entrance A | ||
| Breast Unit entrance B | ||
| Cardiac Centre - Ground floor | ||
| Cardiology/ECG 1st floor | ||
| Chemotherapy | ||
| Children's Outpatients | ||
| Community Diagnostic Centre | ||
| Day Assessment Unit | ||
| Eaglestone Health Centre | ||
| Eye Clinic | ||
| Imaging | ||
| Isis Chiropractic Clinic | ||
| Johnstone's Chiropodist | ||
| L&D Bariatrics and Rheumatology | ||
| L&D Orthopaedic | ||
| Limb fitting | ||
| Liverpool Road Health Centre | ||
| Luing Cowley Outpatients Centre | ||
| Luton Chiropratic Clinic | ||
| Luton NHS Walk-in Centre | ||
| Maternity | ||
| Maternity Triage | ||
| Milton Keynes Chiropractic Clinic | ||
| MK Laser Clinic | ||
| Mortuary | ||
| NICU | ||
| Outpatients | ||
| Paeds ED | ||
| Pre Op | ||
| RAD Clinics Milton Keynes | ||
| SSSU | ||
| The Atrium | ||
| The Clinic MK | ||
| Theatres 7-14 | ||
| Urology | ||
| Ward 34 | ||
| Wards 20 - 26 | ||
| Watling Street Practice @ Shenley Church End | ||
| Zone E | ||
| Zone H |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Leighton Buzzard
9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| All Saints | |
| Cemetery Chapel | |
| Friends Meeting House | |
| Hockliffe Street Baptist Church | |
| Linslade Baptist Church | |
| Sacred Heart Church | |
| St Barnabas Church | |
| The Salvation Army | |
| Trinity Methodist Church |
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What is the population of Leighton Buzzard?
Leighton Buzzard has a population of 37,469 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 91 people per square mile, spread across 412.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.1 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.7% female and 49.3% male.
Is Leighton Buzzard expensive to live in?
The median household income is $55,429, 26% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $458,779 (63% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,386 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Leighton Buzzard?
Leighton Buzzard has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 223 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 32.0 inches, with 4.6 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Leighton Buzzard?
Leighton Buzzard has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,066. There are 3,410 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Leighton Buzzard?
The median home value in Leighton Buzzard is $458,779. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,386. The homeownership rate is 72.9%.
How are the schools in Leighton Buzzard?
33.2% of adults in Leighton Buzzard hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 51.4% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Leighton Buzzard?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Leighton Buzzard is 6.2% White, 1.6% Black or African American, 5.6% Asian. 94.2% of residents speak only English at home. 3.6% of the population are military veterans. 3.8% of residents have a disability.