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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 96 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
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

Based on 175 recent sales, the median property price is £342,000 in Houghton Regis South area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,000 up to £582,500.

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
Flats14£165,500
Terraced53£293,000
Detached40£445,500
Semi-Detached68£365,000

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

LU55AY

Houghton Regis West

LU55ED

Drury Lane

LU55LB

East End

LU55BG

Freemans Close

LU55EW

Gardens End

LU56QX

Elsdon Mead

LU56JH

High Street North

LU55FY

Balmoral Road

LU55SJ

Lowry Drive

LU55TP

Bidwell Close

LU56SZ

Fedora Way

LU56TE

Skye Gardens

LU56TN

Airedale Gardens

LU55LE

Park Road North

LU55LD

Park Road North

LU55UB

Roman Gardens

LU56SN

Houghton Regis West

LU55TU

Brookfield Walk

LU56GQ

Tiber Meadow

LU55SU

Vanbrugh Drive

LU56JG

Caesar Close

LU55UZ

Houghton Regis West

LU56TL

Bassett Edge

LU55DE

Cemetery Road

LU55BN

Arenson Way

LU55GD

Richmond Drive

LU56SJ

Seagrass Meadow

LU55UP

Sandringham Drive

LU56QR

Whitby Road

LU55XB

Sundon Lane

LU55ES

Bedford Square

LU56TY

Collie Place

LU55DR

Bidwell Hill

LU55BY

Houghton Regis West

LU56GH

Piggots Mead

LU56TH

Beadnell Grove

LU55YJ

Travertine Close

LU55FP

Portland Ride

LU56QQ

Harebell Gardens

LU55EZ

Peel Street

LU55EH

Easthill Road

LU56RF

Houghton Regis West

LU55QX

Longbrooke

LU55ER

Barleyfield Way

LU55BF

Mayer Way

LU55LL

Sundon Road

LU56TF

Deerhound Crescent

LU56QZ

Norham Road

LU56SW

Houghton Regis West

LU55BX

Manor Park

LU56UF

Houghton Regis West

LU55EE

St Andrews Lane

LU55DY

The Green

LU55SS

Nash Close

LU55DX

The Green

LU56TP

Cairn Close

LU55DP

Watling Place

LU56JS

Bedford Road

LU55AX

Houghton Regis West

LU56TD

Skye Gardens

LU55GN

Foster Avenue

LU55LQ

Houghton Regis West

LU56RR

Harebell Gardens

LU55DU

Whitehouse Close

LU56SL

Panama Gardens

LU55BP

Cumberland Street

LU56QL

Camilla Grove

LU55SN

Stubbs Close

LU55JA

Drury Close

LU56TW

Collie Place

LU56GR

Octavian Road

LU55QY

Longbrooke

LU54TP

Humphrys Road

LU55EX

Cemetery Road

LU55HP

Vicarage Road

LU56JZ

Plaiters Way

LU56RZ

Cornflower Drive

LU56GW

Pantheon Drive

LU56JF

Bankside Close

LU55QH

Houghton Regis Trading Centre

LU56JY

Roslyn Way

LU56GJ

Grendall Lane

LU56GS

Aventine Grove

LU56GY

Claudia Gardens

LU56ST

Brooklyn Rise

LU55HY

Halleys Way

LU56GN

Centurion Way

LU55HH

Angels Lane

LU56RG

Houghton Regis West

LU55DH

St Michaels Avenue

LU56RJ

Bamburgh Way

LU55UD

Milton Walk

LU56RQ

Ashington Way

LU61RS

Chalk Hill

LU55BS

Walkley Road

LU56SD

Cowslip Field

LU55ET

The Lindens

LU54TB

Houghton Regis West

LU55EP

Bidwell Hill

LU55GH

Richmond Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.