Postcode LU5 5SG 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 116.9 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 2.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Linmere Park.
Houghton Regis North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,521 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.
Houghton Regis North has a high crime rate, with approximately 116.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 4.1% 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 111 ft away from LU5 5SG.
Houghton Regis North near LU5 5SG 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 5SG postcode area, located within Houghton Regis North, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Thornhill Primary School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Houstone School | Free schools | N/A | |
| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | The Chiltern School | Community special school | Good |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.