Postcode LU5 5JU 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 North area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 49.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Houghton Regis North is £56,364 per year. The nearest station is Leagrave located about 2.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Houghton Regis North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,572 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
Houghton Regis North has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 49.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 32.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 28.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Houghton Regis North is £56,364 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LU5 5JU.
Houghton Regis North near LU5 5JU 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 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 150 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 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 | 19 | £449,995 |
| Flats | 10 | £157,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 56 | £361,600 |
| Terraced | 65 | £295,000 |
10 year median price trend in Houghton Regis East
In the LU5 5JU postcode area, located within Houghton Regis North, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU5 5JU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sandersons Tithe Farm Stores | 145 Tithe Farm Road, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5JD | Walking directions to Sandersons Tithe Farm Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Local | 10 Hillborough Crescent, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5NS | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.3 mi | Nike's News | 69 Tithe Farm Road, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5HD | Walking directions to Nike's News |
| 0.5 mi | Nevil - Food & Wine | 10 Bedford Square, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5ES | Walking directions to Nevil - Food & Wine |
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.