Postcode LU5 5QR is located in an urban city, within the Houghton Regis West area of Central Bedfordshire in the East of England region, and forms part of the Houghton Regis South area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 104.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× 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 median sale price in Houghton Regis West is £326,500 (around £400 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £275,750 and £393,188. The nearest station is Leagrave, about 2.8 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is The Green.
Houghton Regis South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,766 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
Houghton Regis South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 104.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.1% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 211 ft away from LU5 5QR.
Houghton Regis South near LU5 5QR 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 2.8 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 138 recent sales, the median property price is £326,500 (about £400 per square foot) in Houghton Regis West area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £554,995.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 34 | £440,000 | £401 |
| Semi-Detached | 49 | £335,000 | £406 |
| Terraced | 40 | £297,500 | £412 |
| Flats | 15 | £175,000 | £313 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £323,750 | £140,000 | £244,000 | £214,500 |
| 2017 | £372,500 | £125,000 | £260,000 | £243,500 |
| 2018 | £367,500 | £141,000 | £275,000 | £237,500 |
| 2019 | £330,000 | £186,000 | £280,000 | £235,000 |
| 2020 | £425,000 | £152,000 | £315,000 | £267,000 |
| 2021 | £445,000 | £182,000 | £335,000 | £260,000 |
| 2022 | £475,000 | £180,000 | £382,500 | £282,000 |
| 2023 | £449,950 | £240,000 | £365,000 | £300,000 |
| 2024 | £437,500 | £115,000 | £360,000 | £304,000 |
| 2025 | £465,500 | £175,000 | £370,500 | £295,000 |
| 2026 | £407,500 | £208,750 | £328,000 | £290,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £318 | £261 | £321 | £327 |
| 2017 | £318 | £273 | £317 | £315 |
| 2018 | £307 | £267 | £335 | £344 |
| 2019 | £319 | £289 | £317 | £301 |
| 2020 | £336 | £279 | £343 | £319 |
| 2021 | £346 | £288 | £345 | £331 |
| 2022 | £360 | £310 | £369 | £378 |
| 2023 | £375 | £321 | £371 | £376 |
| 2024 | £391 | £211 | £362 | £410 |
| 2025 | £392 | £322 | £397 | £397 |
| 2026 | £400 | £310 | £390 | £416 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU5 5QR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug 2025 | 2, Watling Court, Bedford Road, Dunstable, LU5 5QS | Flats | Leasehold | £80,000 | |
| 29 Jun 2026 | Flat 6, Imperial House, 88, High Street, Dunstable, LU5 5BJ | Flats | Leasehold | £95,000 | |
| 29 Jul 2026 | 49, Watling Place, Dunstable, LU5 5DP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £390,000 | |
| 15 Jul 2026 | 35, Watling Place, Dunstable, LU5 5DP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £325,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 12, Watling Place, Dunstable, LU5 5DP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £310,000 |
In the LU5 5QR postcode area, located within Houghton Regis South, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Thomas Whitehead Church of England Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 17 Jun 2025. | |
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Houghton Regis Primary School | Community school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 15 Jul 2025. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Tithe Farm Primary School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 10 Dec 2024. |
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LU5 5QR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons | High Street, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5EX | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.2 mi | Nevil - Food & Wine | 10 Bedford Square, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5ES | Walking directions to Nevil - Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Nike's News | 69 Tithe Farm Road, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5HD | Walking directions to Nike's News |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Central Bedfordshire, LU5 5AX | Walking directions to Lidl |
Annual council tax rates for Central Bedfordshire district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LU5 5QR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Susan Anne Goodchild
Houghton Regis West - Elected 4 May 2023
Yvonne Miriam Farrell
Houghton Regis West - Elected 4 May 2023
Alex Mayer
Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LU5 5QR records about 104 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 5QR in Houghton Regis West is £326,500 (about £400 per square foot) based on 138 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to LU5 5QR, including Thomas Whitehead Church of England Academy (Good), Houghton Regis Primary School (Requires improvement) and Tithe Farm Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
LU5 5QR scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,766 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 5QR is Alex Mayer (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Susan Anne Goodchild (Liberal Democrats) and Yvonne Miriam Farrell (Liberal Democrats).