Ward in Central Bedfordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.928, -0.65 |
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| OS grid ref: | SP 92 26 |
| Dialling code: | 01525 (Leighton Buzzard) |
The Leighton-Linslade North ward sits in the northern part of the twin towns of Leighton Buzzard and Linslade in Central Bedfordshire. It blends suburban housing with pockets of light industry and retail, and benefits from good rail links to London and easy access to waterside walking along the Grand Union Canal and the River Ouzel.
Historically the area expanded with the coming of the railways and local sand extraction; the nearby narrow‑gauge Leighton Buzzard Light Railway survives as a heritage attraction. The ward mixes Georgian and Victorian streets in the old town with post‑war and newer estates, and community life is centred on local schools, sports clubs, markets and ready access to countryside such as Rushmere Country Park, giving it a strong commuter‑town character with a distinct local identity.
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