Postcode LU5 5HF 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 low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 83.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Houghton Regis South is £58,698 per year. The nearest station is Leagrave, about 2.6 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is The Green.
Houghton Regis South has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,622 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 40% least deprived areas in England.
Houghton Regis South has a high crime rate, with approximately 83.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 23.3% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LU5 5HF.
Houghton Regis South near LU5 5HF 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 2.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Green | Small | Walking directions to The Green |
Based on 132 recent sales, the median property price is £305,000 (about £348 per square foot) in Houghton Regis East area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £650,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £440,000 | £340 |
| Semi-Detached | 40 | £336,250 | £352 |
| Terraced | 64 | £290,000 | £346 |
| Flats | 9 | £245,000 | £363 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £370,000 | £106,250 | £246,500 | £210,000 |
| 2017 | £401,250 | £124,250 | £270,000 | £218,000 |
| 2018 | £417,500 | £125,000 | £290,000 | £225,000 |
| 2019 | £402,500 | £117,000 | £277,500 | £217,250 |
| 2020 | £372,750 | £129,000 | £252,000 | £225,500 |
| 2021 | £450,000 | £208,000 | £285,500 | £245,000 |
| 2022 | £447,500 | £239,000 | £345,000 | £291,750 |
| 2023 | £427,500 | £243,662 | £367,500 | £285,000 |
| 2024 | £408,453 | £250,000 | £341,000 | £285,000 |
| 2025 | £460,750 | £237,500 | £348,000 | £290,000 |
| 2026 | £447,500 | £180,000 | £292,500 | £298,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £280 | £270 | £281 | £259 |
| 2017 | £315 | £285 | £310 | £271 |
| 2018 | £325 | £339 | £305 | £293 |
| 2019 | £309 | £261 | £301 | £275 |
| 2020 | £329 | £281 | £293 | £284 |
| 2021 | £329 | £324 | £313 | £320 |
| 2022 | £395 | £371 | £358 | £355 |
| 2023 | £392 | £373 | £378 | £339 |
| 2024 | £377 | £359 | £335 | £343 |
| 2025 | £368 | £364 | £353 | £339 |
| 2026 | £397 | £349 | £357 | £390 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU5 5HF.
In the LU5 5HF 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 5HF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Nike's News | 69 Tithe Farm Road, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5HD | Walking directions to Nike's News |
| 0.2 mi | Nevil - Food & Wine | 10 Bedford Square, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5ES | Walking directions to Nevil - Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Sandersons Tithe Farm Stores | 145 Tithe Farm Road, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5JD | Walking directions to Sandersons Tithe Farm Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons | High Street, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5EX | Walking directions to Morrisons |
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.
Elected local representatives for LU5 5HF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Chloe Alderman
Houghton Regis East - Elected 4 May 2023
Patrick Hamill
Houghton Regis East - Elected 4 May 2023
Tracey Karen McMahon
Houghton Regis East - Elected 4 May 2023
Alex Mayer
Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LU5 5HF records about 84 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around LU5 5HF in Houghton Regis South is £305,000 (about £348 per square foot) based on 132 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to LU5 5HF, including Thomas Whitehead Church of England Academy (Requires improvement), Tithe Farm Primary School (Good) and St Vincent's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
LU5 5HF scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,622 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard covering LU5 5HF is Alex Mayer (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Chloe Alderman (Labour Party), Patrick Hamill (Independent) and Tracey Karen McMahon (Independent).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.