Postcode LU5 5TQ 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 2.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
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 45.3% 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 5TQ.
Houghton Regis North near LU5 5TQ 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 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 5TQ postcode area, located within Houghton Regis North, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tithe Farm Chicken Chips | 145 Tithe Farm Road, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5JD | |
| 0.3 mi | Mr Chips | 2 Hillborough Crescent, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5NS |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.