Postcode LU5 5RD 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Houghton Regis North is £44,000 per year. The nearest station is Leagrave located about 1.8 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Houghton Park.
Houghton Regis North has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,062 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Houghton Regis North has a low crime rate, with approximately 53.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 2.3% 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 of residents in Houghton Regis North is £44,000 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from LU5 5RD.
Houghton Regis North near LU5 5RD 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 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Houghton Park | Large | Walking directions to Houghton Park |
| 0.4 mi | Wheatfield Green | Small | Walking directions to Wheatfield Green |
Based on 161 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 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 | 18 | £444,998 |
| Flats | 10 | £157,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 57 | £360,000 |
| Terraced | 76 | £291,250 |
10 year median price trend in Houghton Regis East
In the LU5 5RD postcode area, located within Houghton Regis North, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU5 5RD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Nisa Local | 1 Neptune Square, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5RS | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.