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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

LU56SE

Kingcup Meadow

LU55NE

Limestone Grove

LU55HX

Clarkes Way

LU56QQ

Harebell Gardens

LU55DX

The Green

LU55ED

Drury Lane

LU55TR

Brookfield Avenue

LU55UG

Tennyson Avenue

LU56RW

Seahouses

LU55AP

Douglas Place

LU55AW

Portland Close

LU56QR

Whitby Road

LU55TE

Copperfields Close

LU55UN

Arnald Way

LU55BF

Mayer Way

LU55EA

Park Avenue

LU56GN

Centurion Way

LU56QT

Saltburn Turn

LU55EB

Houghton Regis East

LU56TF

Deerhound Crescent

LU55BZ

Cemetery Road

LU55FG

Farriers Way

LU55GN

Foster Avenue

LU55TS

Brookfield Avenue

LU56JU

Harrington Heights

LU56JZ

Plaiters Way

LU56TL

Bassett Edge

LU55TF

Evans Close

LU56RH

Hexham Grove

LU56RJ

Bamburgh Way

LU55AE

Houghton Road

LU55DD

Blackburn Road

LU55DP

Watling Place

LU56SS

Boater Drive

LU55BS

Walkley Road

LU55DW

St Michaels Avenue

LU55ET

The Lindens

LU56JG

Caesar Close

LU56QU

Morpeth Crescent

LU55BQ

Blackburn Road

LU55EX

Cemetery Road

LU55QR

Roman Gardens

LU55UP

Sandringham Drive

LU56GG

The Baulk

LU56RZ

Cornflower Drive

LU56UE

Yorkie Way

LU55BG

Freemans Close

LU55DR

Bidwell Hill

LU55HJ

All Saints Road

LU55QS

Bedford Road

LU55UQ

Tennyson Avenue

LU56RE

Seaton Crescent

LU56SL

Panama Gardens

LU55AB

Houghton Road

LU55DB

Dunstable Road

LU55FZ

Richmond Drive

LU61RP

Cowslip Crescent

LU55HH

Angels Lane

LU55US

Coopers Way

LU56JR

Bedford Road

LU61RT

Chalk Hill

LU55SW

Keaton Close

LU55DE

Cemetery Road

LU56TQ

Dalmatian Drive

LU55AR

Windsor Drive

LU55BD

Mill Road

LU55HY

Halleys Way

LU55SR

Bridgeman Drive

LU56TE

Skye Gardens

LU55FX

Frogmore Road

LU56SD

Cowslip Field

LU56TG

Guisborough Corner

LU56TN

Airedale Gardens

LU55WZ

Porz Avenue

LU56QA

Decima Gardens

LU55JA

Drury Close

LU55YJ

Travertine Close

LU55LX

Leafields

LU56SZ

Fedora Way

LU55BY

Houghton Regis West

LU55UL

Arenson Way

LU56GY

Claudia Gardens

LU55BL

Westbury Close

LU55LH

Sapphire Place

LU55SY

Turner Close

LU56RF

Houghton Regis West

LU56RY

Otterburn Gardens

LU56SJ

Seagrass Meadow

LU56TH

Beadnell Grove

LU55AT

Douglas Crescent

LU56QD

Colosseum Drive

LU55LJ

Woodlands Avenue

LU56TR

Houghton Regis West

LU56TX

Collie Place

LU56JH

High Street North

LU55AY

Houghton Regis West

LU56SB

Houghton Regis West

LU55TB

St James Close

LU61RS

Chalk Hill

LU55DT

High Street

Data Sources

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