Postcode LU5 5SD 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 1.7 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 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 1.6% 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 70 ft away from LU5 5SD.
Houghton Regis North near LU5 5SD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 161 recent sales, the median property price is £308,000 in Houghton Regis East area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £650,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £464,097 |
| Flats | 11 | £160,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 56 | £353,250 |
| Terraced | 77 | £295,000 |
10 years price trend in Houghton Regis East
In the LU5 5SD postcode area, located within Houghton Regis North, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Lime Tree Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Chantry Primary Academy | Academy converter | Good | |
| 0.6 mi | Secondary | Houstone School | Free schools | N/A |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.