Postcode LU5 5BA is located in an urban city, within the Houghton Regis West ward of Central Bedfordshire in the East of England region, and forms part of the Houghton Regis South area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 164.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Houghton Regis South is £49,100 per year. The nearest station is Leagrave located about 2.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Houghton Hall Park.
Houghton Regis South has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,772 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 37% least deprived areas in England.
Houghton Regis South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 164.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Houghton Regis South is £49,100 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LU5 5BA.
Houghton Regis South near LU5 5BA 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 2.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Houghton Hall Park | Large | Walking directions to Houghton Hall Park |
| 0.1 mi | Dog Kennel Down | Large | Walking directions to Dog Kennel Down |
| 0.5 mi | The Green | Small | Walking directions to The Green |
Based on 162 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 in Houghton Regis West area, with individual transactions ranging from £104,400 up to £650,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 48 | £452,998 |
| Flats | 18 | £205,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 51 | £365,750 |
| Terraced | 45 | £300,000 |
10 year median price trend in Houghton Regis West
In the LU5 5BA postcode area, located within Houghton Regis South, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU5 5BA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | Central Bedfordshire, LU5 5AX | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons | High Street, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5EX | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.5 mi | Nevil - Food & Wine | 10 Bedford Square, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5ES | Walking directions to Nevil - Food & Wine |
| 0.5 mi | Neneh | Brewers Hill Road, Central Bedfordshire, LU6 1DA | Walking directions to Neneh |
| 0.5 mi | Houghton Minimarket | Brewers Hill Road, Central Bedfordshire, LU6 1DA | Walking directions to Houghton Minimarket |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.