Postcode LU5 5AP 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 £326,000 (around £397 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £271,500 and £392,125. 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 0.7% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LU5 5AP.
Houghton Regis South near LU5 5AP 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Grove House Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Grove House Gardens |
Based on 143 recent sales, the median property price is £326,000 (about £397 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 | 32 | £438,498 | £402 |
| Semi-Detached | 55 | £340,000 | £404 |
| Terraced | 39 | £290,000 | £404 |
| Flats | 17 | £131,000 | £297 |
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 | £465,000 | £175,000 | £370,500 | £295,000 |
| 2026 | £382,500 | £217,500 | £328,000 | £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 | £391 | £325 | £397 | £397 |
| 2026 | £400 | £310 | £390 | £411 |
There were 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU5 5AP.
| 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 | |
| 30 Oct 2025 | 31, Portland Ride, Dunstable, LU5 5FP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £300,000 |
In the LU5 5AP postcode area, located within Houghton Regis South, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Secondary | All Saints Academy Dunstable | Academy sponsor led | Area360 rating. Inspected 12 Nov 2024. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Houghton Regis Primary School | Community school | Area360 rating. Inspected 15 Jul 2025. | |
| 0.7 mi | Nursery | Westfield Nursery School | Local authority nursery school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 3 Oct 2023. | |
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LU5 5AP
| 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 | Tesco Express | 166 High Street North, Dunstable, LU6 1LW | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 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 |
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 5AP, 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 5AP 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 5AP in Houghton Regis West is £326,000 (about £397 per square foot) based on 143 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to LU5 5AP, including All Saints Academy Dunstable (Requires improvement), Houghton Regis Primary School (Requires improvement) and Westfield Nursery School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
LU5 5AP 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 5AP 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).