Postcode LU5 5GH 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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 48.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Houghton Regis South is £58,698 per year. The nearest station is Leagrave located about 1.8 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Houghton Park.
Houghton Regis South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,424 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.
Houghton Regis South has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 48.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 49.0% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 117 ft away from LU5 5GH.
Houghton Regis South near LU5 5GH 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 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Houghton Park | Large | Walking directions to Houghton Park |
| 0.3 mi | Regis Road Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Regis Road Recreation Ground |
| 0.2 mi | Wheatfield Green | Small | Walking directions to Wheatfield Green |
Based on 161 recent sales, the median property price is £357,500 in Houghton Regis West area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,000 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 | 47 | £455,000 |
| Flats | 19 | £156,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 46 | £365,750 |
| Terraced | 49 | £300,000 |
10 year median price trend in Houghton Regis West
In the LU5 5GH postcode area, located within Houghton Regis South, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU5 5GH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Local | 1 Neptune Square, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5RS | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
Annual council tax rates for Central Bedfordshire district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.