Postcode LU5 5QU 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 average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 137 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× 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 3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Dog Kennel Down.
Houghton Regis South has an average 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 137 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.4% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 247 ft away from LU5 5QU.
Houghton Regis South near LU5 5QU 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 3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Dog Kennel Down | Large | Walking directions to Dog Kennel Down |
Based on 124 recent sales, the median property price is £323,500 (about £388 per square foot) in Houghton Regis West area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £544,995.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £434,995 | £397 |
| Semi-Detached | 45 | £351,500 | £405 |
| Terraced | 34 | £276,500 | £402 |
| Flats | 23 | £183,000 | £326 |
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 | £460,000 | £175,000 | £370,000 | £290,000 |
| 2026 | £370,000 | £235,000 | £325,500 | £278,000 |
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 | £389 | £325 | £394 | £385 |
| 2026 | £435 | £320 | £423 | £431 |
There were 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU5 5QU.
In the LU5 5QU postcode area, located within Houghton Regis South, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU5 5QU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | Central Bedfordshire, LU5 5AX | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons | High Street, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5EX | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.4 mi | Neneh | Brewers Hill Road, Central Bedfordshire, LU6 1DA | Walking directions to Neneh |
| 0.4 mi | Brilliant Food and Wine | High Street North, Dunstable, LU6 1DA | Walking directions to Brilliant Food and Wine |
| 0.4 mi | Houghton Minimarket | Brewers Hill Road, Central Bedfordshire, LU6 1DA | Walking directions to Houghton Minimarket |
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 5QU, 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 5QU records about 137 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 5QU in Houghton Regis South is £323,500 (about £388 per square foot) based on 124 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to LU5 5QU, including Houghton Regis Primary School (Good), All Saints Academy Dunstable (Serious Weaknesses) and Thomas Whitehead Church of England Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
LU5 5QU scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,772 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 5QU 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).
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.