Postcode LU5 5DR 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 high crime levels, with around 108.4 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 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is The Green.
Houghton Regis South has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,203 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.
Houghton Regis South has a high crime rate, with approximately 108.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 7.1% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 217 ft away from LU5 5DR.
Houghton Regis South near LU5 5DR 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 5DR postcode area, located within Houghton Regis South, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU5 5DR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons | High Street, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5EX | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.2 mi | Nike's News | 69 Tithe Farm Road, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5HD | Walking directions to Nike's News |
| 0.3 mi | Nevil - Food & Wine | 10 Bedford Square, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5ES | Walking directions to Nevil - Food & Wine |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | Central Bedfordshire, LU5 5AX | Walking directions to Lidl |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.