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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

LU56JE

Plaiters Way

LU55DH

St Michaels Avenue

LU55FW

Holyrood Drive

LU55SQ

Windsor Place

LU55SX

Gainsborough Drive

LU56GQ

Tiber Meadow

LU56JF

Bankside Close

LU56JS

Bedford Road

LU54TB

Houghton Regis West

LU55BT

Queen Street

LU55FU

Park Road North

LU55HP

Vicarage Road

LU56JX

Roslyn Way

LU55QU

Fieldstone

LU55ES

Bedford Square

LU55GZ

Moore Crescent

LU55LP

Houghton Regis West

LU55UB

Roman Gardens

LU56TB

Rye Gardens

LU54TP

Humphrys Road

LU55AU

Houghton Regis West

LU55LL

Sundon Road

LU55TA

Foster Avenue

LU55ZX

Houghton Regis West

LU56RG

Houghton Regis West

LU55QW

Whiting Square

LU56JY

Roslyn Way

LU55BB

Townsend Terrace

LU55TZ

Parkside Close

LU56GX

Minerva Meadow

LU56QN

Terra Croft

LU55EY

Peel Street

LU55UD

Milton Walk

LU56RT

Rothbury Mead

LU56TA

Rye Gardens

LU55HA

Tithe Farm Road

LU55LQ

Houghton Regis West

LU55UT

Kingsland Close

LU55BE

High Street

LU55DZ

Blackburn Road

LU55FA

Millers Way

LU55HE

Camp Drive

LU56ST

Houghton Regis West

LU55GH

Richmond Drive

LU55NB

Crossways

LU55SU

Vanbrugh Drive

LU56TZ

Thorn Road

LU56UF

Houghton Regis West

LU55BU

Manor Park

LU55EE

St Andrews Lane

LU55GJ

Lake View

LU55HF

Beech Tree Way

LU55SN

Stubbs Close

LU55UE

Milton Way

LU56QZ

Norham Road

LU55DJ

Bedford Road

LU55FP

Portland Ride

LU55HZ

Halleys Way

LU56TW

Collie Place

Data Sources

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