Welcome to Leighton-Linslade
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Leighton–Linslade is a civil parish in the district of Central Bedfordshire in Bedfordshire, England, with a population of 37,469 at the 2011 Census. Leighton-Linslade Urban District was formed in 1965 by the merger of Leighton Buzzard Urban District, and Linslade Urban District (previously in Buckinghamshire). Under the Local Government Act 1972 the district was merged into South Bedfordshire in 1974, and was downgraded to a successor parish. It consists of the settlements of Leighton Buzzard and Linslade, which have a single town council. The River Ouzel provides the border between the parts, with Leighton to the east and Linslade to the west. The two are served by Leighton Buzzard railway station, which is actually on the western side. The local council is Leighton–Linslade Town Council. Leighton–Linslade is recognised as a Cycling town by Cycling England, from whom it receives funding to promote cycle use.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
1,688 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
39,869 (2021) |
Density |
2,362 people/km2 |
Mean age |
39.0 |
Ward |
Leighton Buzzard North |
District |
Central Bedfordshire |
Postcodes |
LU7 |
ONS ID |
E04011965 |
Council
Contact details for Leighton-Linslade Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Leighton-Linslade Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Leighton-Linslade Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Leighton-Linslade Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Leighton-Linslade Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Leighton-Linslade Parish.