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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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 96 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. 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
96
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
46.73(+48%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.15(+135%)
Public order
8.95(+75%)
Other theft
8.65(+58%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.25(+30%)
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

Median price£325,000
Price per sq ft£377
Sales (last 12 months)145
Typical range (middle 50%)£260K – £382K

Based on 145 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 (about £377 per square foot) in Houghton Regis South area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £544,995.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Houghton Regis South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached25£439,995£393
Semi-Detached55£351,500£397
Terraced42£292,500£401
Flats23£183,000£326

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Houghton Regis South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Houghton Regis South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£320,000£125,000£246,000£209,250
2017£370,000£125,000£260,000£235,000
2018£357,500£144,000£280,000£226,250
2019£330,000£167,000£280,000£234,250
2020£425,000£144,500£305,000£260,000
2021£445,998£181,000£323,750£251,000
2022£474,950£177,000£377,500£279,000
2023£449,950£240,000£360,000£299,950
2024£440,000£115,000£356,250£295,000
2025£460,000£175,000£365,000£290,000
2026£370,000£235,000£326,000£310,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Houghton Regis South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Houghton Regis South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£323£271£320£313
2017£318£273£318£318
2018£307£269£328£344
2019£317£289£320£309
2020£336£280£338£319
2021£345£291£344£344
2022£361£313£368£381
2023£375£323£368£376
2024£388£211£359£406
2025£379£322£393£384
2026£435£320£419£431
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Houghton Regis South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Houghton Regis South

Is Houghton Regis South safe?

Houghton Regis South records about 96 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Houghton Regis South?

The median sale price in Houghton Regis South is £325,000 (about £377 per square foot) based on 145 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Houghton Regis South?

Houghton Regis South has 2 primary schools (1 Good) and 1 secondary school. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Houghton Regis South?

Houghton Regis South scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Houghton Regis South sits around rank 16,172 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Houghton Regis South?

The average household income in Houghton Regis South is around £58,698 per year, and 16% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Houghton Regis South

LU56RT

Rothbury Mead

LU61RT

Chalk Hill

LU55AZ

Alabaster Avenue

LU56JT

Church End

LU55UL

Arenson Way

LU55AU

Houghton Regis West

LU55GJ

Lake View

LU56TQ

Dalmatian Drive

LU55EG

Farm Close

LU55UF

Milton Way

LU55SW

Keaton Close

LU55AS

Douglas Crescent

LU55DB

Dunstable Road

LU55EQ

Easthill Road

LU56TR

Houghton Regis West

LU56QD

Colosseum Drive

LU55HJ

All Saints Road

LU55TR

Brookfield Avenue

LU55FU

Park Road North

LU56SX

Houghton Regis West

LU56SQ

Houghton Regis West

LU55SR

Bridgeman Drive

LU55DA

Cemetery Road

LU55HZ

Halleys Way

LU55SX

Gainsborough Drive

LU56RS

Embleton Meadow

LU55LT

Leafields

LU56RE

Seaton Crescent

LU55TA

Foster Avenue

LU55EJ

The Quadrant

LU56SG

Bluebell Croft

LU55BU

Manor Park

LU56RL

Cresswell Edge

LU55NE

Limestone Grove

LU55DL

Bedford Road

LU56SR

Houghton Regis West

LU55EY

Peel Street

LU55EA

Park Avenue

LU55BD

Mill Road

LU56SB

Houghton Regis West

LU56JR

Bedford Road

LU56TZ

Thorn Road

LU55AW

Portland Close

LU55FB

Millers Way

LU55AH

Northview Road

LU56JX

Roslyn Way

LU56GP

Palatine Corner

LU55DN

St Michaels Avenue

LU56TS

Houghton Regis West

LU55TJ

Frogmore Road

LU56SF

Teasel Crescent

LU55SQ

Windsor Place

LU55DZ

Blackburn Road

LU55ST

Constable Close

LU56JE

Plaiters Way

LU55QW

Whiting Square

LU55HX

Clarkes Way

LU55BJ

High Street

LU55TF

Evans Close

LU56GZ

Titus Grove

LU55LZ

Hayley Court

LU55NB

Crossways

LU55BB

Townsend Terrace

LU55ZX

Houghton Regis West

LU55TE

Copperfields Close

LU55BZ

Cemetery Road

LU56QY

Cramlington Road

LU56SP

Houghton Regis West

LU56RU

Warkworth Crescent

LU55FF

Farriers Way

LU56JU

Harrington Heights

LU55EN

Clarkes Way

LU55TZ

Parkside Close

LU55LP

Houghton Regis West

LU56SE

Kingcup Meadow

LU55TB

St James Close

LU55DG

Orchard Close

LU55BT

Queen Street

LU55LX

Leafields

LU55BA

Townsend Farm Road

LU56TB

Rye Gardens

LU55HB

Northview Road

LU55HE

Camp Drive

LU56TA

Rye Gardens

LU55BQ

Blackburn Road

LU55QS

Bedford Road

LU55DQ

The Lindens

LU55XF

Houghton Regis West

LU56SS

Boater Drive

LU55NA

Tavistock Place

LU56RX

Alnwick Grove

LU55DF

Cemetery Road

LU56RP

Bellingham Gardens

LU56QN

Terra Croft

LU56RY

Otterburn Gardens

LU56UE

Yorkie Way

LU55AP

Douglas Place

LU55TS

Brookfield Avenue

LU55FG

Farriers Way

LU56TX

Collie Place

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.