Postcode LU5 5HB 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 172.3 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 9 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 172.3 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 5HB.
Houghton Regis South near LU5 5HB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 150 recent sales, the median property price is £364,188 in Houghton Regis West area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,500 up to £650,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 57 | £449,950 |
| Flats | 19 | £175,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 39 | £365,000 |
| Terraced | 35 | £300,000 |
10 years price trend in Houghton Regis West
In the LU5 5HB postcode area, located within Houghton Regis South, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2025.