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Houghton Regis South

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About

Houghton Regis South lies within Central Bedfordshire and is centred on the southern part of Houghton Regis town. The area is largely residential, with a town centre that provides shops, health services, a public library and primary schools. Near the High Street the parish church of St Mary has medieval fabric and stands among later town development, giving a visible link to the area's longer history. Housing ranges from terraces and semi‑detached streets to more recent estates built in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.

Local green space includes recreation grounds, sports pitches and smaller pocket parks that host weekend football and community events. A community centre and civic facilities support clubs and youth activities, while allotments and tree-lined streets appear between housing areas. Bus services run through the ward, linking residents to wider parts of Central Bedfordshire. Day‑to‑day life in Houghton Regis South is oriented around neighbourhood services and community organisations rather than large tourist draws.

Area overview

On average Houghton Regis South has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 94 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Houghton Regis South is £58,698 per year. There are 3 schools in Houghton Regis South: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Houghton Regis South is home to around 10,057 people, with a population density of about 1,199.9 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
94
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
15.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Houghton Regis South Population
10,057
Population density
1,199.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.34(+49%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.44(+138%)
Shoplifting
10.54(+48%)
Other theft
8.85(+59%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.75(+37%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,101
70.61%
Other White
1,150
11.44%
African
289
2.87%
Caribbean
196
1.95%
Indian
192
1.91%
Total population: 10,056

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,135
26.85%
No qualifications
1,548
19.46%
Level 3 (A level)
1,402
17.63%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,188
14.94%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
971
12.21%
Total 16+ residents: 7,953

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,553
38.79%
Owns outright
1,060
26.47%
Other social rented
511
12.76%
Private landlord or letting agency
487
12.16%
Social rents from council
255
6.37%
Total households: 4,004

Property prices in Houghton Regis South

Based on 190 recent sales, the median property price is £346,500 in Houghton Regis South area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,000 up to £650,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Houghton Regis South in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Houghton Regis South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached50£460,000
Flats20£150,500
Semi-Detached60£365,000
Terraced60£295,000

10 years median price trend in Houghton Regis South

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Houghton Regis South.

All postcodes in Houghton Regis South

LU56TJ

Newton Place

LU56RX

Alnwick Grove

LU55FB

Millers Way

LU56RU

Warkworth Crescent

LU55BP

Cumberland Street

LU55DN

St Michaels Avenue

LU55LD

Park Road North

LU55QH

Houghton Regis Trading Centre

LU55AZ

Alabaster Avenue

LU55EQ

Easthill Road

LU55TT

King Street

LU56QX

Elsdon Mead

LU56RN

Amble Close

LU56SR

Houghton Regis West

LU55AH

Northview Road

LU55FF

Farriers Way

LU56RR

Harebell Gardens

LU55DY

The Green

LU55EG

Farm Close

LU56GJ

Grendall Lane

LU56GS

Aventine Grove

LU56RP

Bellingham Gardens

LU55LE

Park Road North

LU55ST

Constable Close

LU56RS

Embleton Meadow

LU56SW

Houghton Regis West

LU56SX

Houghton Regis West

LU56TY

Collie Place

LU56SN

Houghton Regis West

LU55TP

Bidwell Close

LU56GH

Piggots Mead

LU56TD

Skye Gardens

LU56GZ

Titus Grove

LU55AX

Houghton Regis West

LU55BX

Manor Park

LU55EH

Easthill Road

LU55LB

East End

LU55SJ

Lowry Drive

LU56GW

Pantheon Drive

LU56QY

Cramlington Road

LU55YG

Houghton Hall Park

LU56RQ

Ashington Way

LU56SU

Cloche Corner

LU55SS

Nash Close

LU55TU

Brookfield Walk

LU56SP

Houghton Regis West

LU55DQ

The Lindens

LU55EN

Clarkes Way

LU55FH

Millers Way

LU55LU

Leafields

LU55QY

Longbrooke

LU56SG

Bluebell Croft

LU55AS

Douglas Crescent

LU55BW

Cumberland Street

LU55EW

Gardens End

LU55GA

Park Road North

LU56GP

Palatine Corner

LU56GR

Octavian Road

LU56TS

Houghton Regis West

LU55EJ

The Quadrant

LU55EZ

Peel Street

LU55LA

East End

LU55LT

Leafields

LU55TJ

Frogmore Road

LU55BA

Townsend Farm Road

LU55EF

Dalling Drive

LU55EP

Bidwell Hill

LU55SL

Gilpin Close

LU56RL

Cresswell Edge

LU56TP

Cairn Close

LU55DG

Orchard Close

LU55ER

Barleyfield Way

LU55FS

Brambles Edge

LU55UF

Milton Way

LU56QL

Camilla Grove

LU56SY

Houghton Regis West

LU55GD

Richmond Drive

LU55LZ

Hayley Court

LU55TN

Tudor Drive

LU55XE

Houghton Regis West

LU56JT

Church End

LU56SF

Teasel Crescent

LU55XF

Houghton Regis West

LU55BN

Arenson Way

LU55DF

Cemetery Road

LU55DU

Whitehouse Close

LU55HB

Northview Road

LU55LG

Sapphire Place

LU56SA

Houghton Regis West

LU56SQ

Houghton Regis West

LU55DA

Cemetery Road

LU55DL

Bedford Road

LU55FY

Balmoral Road

LU55XB

Sundon Lane

LU56GU

Alban Corner

LU55NA

Tavistock Place

LU55BJ

High Street

LU55QX

Longbrooke

LU55UZ

Houghton Regis West

LU56QW

Morpeth Crescent

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.