Postcode LU5 5EB is located in an urban city, within the Houghton Regis East 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 2.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Houghton Hall Park.
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 38.6% 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 110 ft away from LU5 5EB.
Houghton Regis South near LU5 5EB 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 2.7 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 |
| 0.3 mi | The Green | Small | Walking directions to The Green |
Based on 161 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 in Houghton Regis East area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 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 | 18 | £444,998 |
| Flats | 10 | £157,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 57 | £360,000 |
| Terraced | 76 | £291,250 |
10 year median price trend in Houghton Regis East
In the LU5 5EB postcode area, located within Houghton Regis South, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU5 5EB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Nevil - Food & Wine | 10 Bedford Square, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5ES | Walking directions to Nevil - Food & Wine |
| 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | Central Bedfordshire, LU5 5AX | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.5 mi | Sandersons Tithe Farm Stores | 145 Tithe Farm Road, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5JD | Walking directions to Sandersons Tithe Farm Stores |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.