Postcode LU5 5RH 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 79.2 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 2.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Houghton Hall Park.
Houghton Regis North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,979 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.
Houghton Regis North has a high crime rate, with approximately 79.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 30.3% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LU5 5RH.
Houghton Regis North near LU5 5RH 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 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Houghton Hall Park | Large | Walking directions to Houghton Hall Park |
| 0.4 mi | The Green | Small | Walking directions to The 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 5RH postcode area, located within Houghton Regis North, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU5 5RH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Local | 10 Hillborough Crescent, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5NS | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Local | 1 Neptune Square, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5RS | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.4 mi | Nevil - Food & Wine | 10 Bedford Square, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5ES | Walking directions to Nevil - Food & Wine |
| 0.5 mi | Sandersons Tithe Farm Stores | 145 Tithe Farm Road, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5JD | Walking directions to Sandersons Tithe Farm Stores |
| 0.5 mi | Nike's News | 69 Tithe Farm Road, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5HD | Walking directions to Nike's News |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.