Postcode LU5 5FP 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 3.0 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Dog Kennel Down.
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 5FP.
Houghton Regis South near LU5 5FP 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Grove House Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Grove House Gardens |
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 5FP postcode area, located within Houghton Regis South, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU5 5FP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 166 High Street North, Dunstable, LU6 1LW | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | MV Food & Wine | 184-186 High Street North, Dunstable, LU6 1AT | Walking directions to MV Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Dunstable Superstore | 153-159 High Street North, Dunstable, LU6 1JW | Walking directions to Dunstable Superstore |
| 0.3 mi | Neneh | Brewers Hill Road, Central Bedfordshire, LU6 1DA | Walking directions to Neneh |
| 0.3 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.