Postcode LU5 5AH is located in an urban city, within the Houghton Regis West area of Central Bedfordshire in the East of England region, and forms part of the Houghton Regis South area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 137 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Houghton Regis South is £58,698 per year. The median sale price in Houghton Regis West is £325,000 (around £396 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £267,875 and £380,875. The nearest station is Leagrave, about 3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Dog Kennel Down.
Houghton Regis South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,785 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 43% least deprived areas in England.
Houghton Regis South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 137 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Houghton Regis South is £58,698 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 249 ft away from LU5 5AH.
Houghton Regis South near LU5 5AH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Leagrave located about 3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Dog Kennel Down | Large | Walking directions to Dog Kennel Down |
| 0.5 mi | Grove House Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Grove House Gardens |
Based on 124 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 (about £396 per square foot) in Houghton Regis West area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £554,995.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 23 | £390,000 | £406 |
| Semi-Detached | 50 | £337,500 | £405 |
| Terraced | 36 | £284,000 | £402 |
| Flats | 15 | £131,000 | £313 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £323,750 | £140,000 | £244,000 | £214,500 |
| 2017 | £372,500 | £125,000 | £260,000 | £243,500 |
| 2018 | £367,500 | £141,000 | £275,000 | £237,500 |
| 2019 | £330,000 | £186,000 | £280,000 | £235,000 |
| 2020 | £425,000 | £152,000 | £315,000 | £267,000 |
| 2021 | £445,000 | £182,000 | £335,000 | £260,000 |
| 2022 | £475,000 | £180,000 | £382,500 | £282,000 |
| 2023 | £449,950 | £240,000 | £365,000 | £300,000 |
| 2024 | £437,500 | £115,000 | £360,000 | £304,000 |
| 2025 | £453,000 | £175,000 | £370,500 | £293,000 |
| 2026 | £370,000 | £235,000 | £326,000 | £290,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £318 | £261 | £321 | £327 |
| 2017 | £318 | £273 | £317 | £315 |
| 2018 | £307 | £267 | £335 | £344 |
| 2019 | £319 | £289 | £317 | £301 |
| 2020 | £336 | £279 | £343 | £319 |
| 2021 | £346 | £288 | £345 | £331 |
| 2022 | £360 | £310 | £369 | £378 |
| 2023 | £375 | £321 | £371 | £376 |
| 2024 | £391 | £211 | £362 | £410 |
| 2025 | £389 | £325 | £397 | £390 |
| 2026 | £435 | £316 | £398 | £416 |
There were 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU5 5AH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 2025 | Thorneycroft, Northview Road, Dunstable, LU5 5AH | Detached | Freehold | £495,000 | |
| 10 Nov 2025 | 65, Northview Road, Dunstable, LU5 5HB | Terraced | Freehold | £270,000 | |
| 03 Oct 2025 | 57, Northview Road, Dunstable, LU5 5HB | Terraced | Freehold | £273,000 | |
| 23 Jun 2025 | 51, Northview Road, Dunstable, LU5 5HB | Terraced | Freehold | £212,000 | |
| 07 Apr 2026 | 27, Houghton Road, Dunstable, LU5 5AB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £245,000 |
In the LU5 5AH postcode area, located within Houghton Regis South, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LU5 5AH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | MV Food & Wine | 184-186 High Street North, Dunstable, LU6 1AT | Walking directions to MV Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Neneh | Brewers Hill Road, Central Bedfordshire, LU6 1DA | Walking directions to Neneh |
| 0.2 mi | Houghton Minimarket | Brewers Hill Road, Central Bedfordshire, LU6 1DA | Walking directions to Houghton Minimarket |
| 0.2 mi | Brilliant Food and Wine | High Street North, Dunstable, LU6 1DA | Walking directions to Brilliant Food and Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 166 High Street North, Dunstable, LU6 1LW | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Central Bedfordshire district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LU5 5AH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Susan Anne Goodchild
Houghton Regis West - Elected 4 May 2023
Yvonne Miriam Farrell
Houghton Regis West - Elected 4 May 2023
Alex Mayer
Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LU5 5AH records about 137 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around LU5 5AH in Houghton Regis West is £325,000 (about £396 per square foot) based on 124 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to LU5 5AH, including All Saints Academy Dunstable (Serious Weaknesses), Houghton Regis Primary School (Good) and Westfield Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
LU5 5AH scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,785 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard covering LU5 5AH is Alex Mayer (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Susan Anne Goodchild (Liberal Democrats) and Yvonne Miriam Farrell (Liberal Democrats).