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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

LU55LJ

Woodlands Avenue

LU56RN

Amble Close

LU55WZ

Porz Avenue

LU55LA

East End

LU55UG

Tennyson Avenue

LU55FZ

Richmond Drive

LU55QR

Roman Gardens

LU56TG

Guisborough Corner

LU55BW

Cumberland Street

LU55GA

Park Road North

LU56GU

Alban Corner

LU56RW

Seahouses

LU55AB

Houghton Road

LU55FW

Holyrood Drive

LU55BE

High Street

LU55UT

Kingsland Close

LU56GX

Minerva Meadow

LU55DT

High Street

LU61RP

Cowslip Crescent

LU55HA

Tithe Farm Road

LU56SA

Houghton Regis West

LU55FS

Brambles Edge

LU56SY

Houghton Regis West

LU55SL

Gilpin Close

LU55QU

Fieldstone

LU56QT

Saltburn Turn

LU55LU

Leafields

LU55US

Coopers Way

LU55DD

Blackburn Road

LU55LH

Sapphire Place

LU55XE

Houghton Regis West

LU55AE

Houghton Road

LU55DJ

Bedford Road

LU55BL

Westbury Close

LU55LG

Sapphire Place

LU55EB

Houghton Regis East

LU55TT

King Street

LU56SU

Cloche Corner

LU55FA

Millers Way

LU55TN

Tudor Drive

LU55AR

Windsor Drive

LU56TJ

Newton Place

LU55HF

Beech Tree Way

LU55FH

Millers Way

LU55UE

Milton Way

LU56QA

Decima Gardens

LU55GZ

Moore Crescent

LU55AT

Douglas Crescent

LU55UQ

Tennyson Avenue

LU56QW

Morpeth Crescent

LU55SY

Turner Close

LU56QU

Morpeth Crescent

LU55FX

Frogmore Road

LU55DW

St Michaels Avenue

LU56RH

Hexham Grove

LU56GG

The Baulk

LU55EF

Dalling Drive

LU55UN

Arnald Way

LU55YG

Houghton Hall Park

Data Sources

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