Postcode LU5 5UT is located in an urban city, within the Houghton Regis West ward of Central Bedfordshire in the East of England region , and forms part of the Houghton Regis South area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 59.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Houghton Regis South is £49,100 per year. The nearest station is Leagrave located about 1.9 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Houghton Hall Park.
Houghton Regis South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,424 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.
Houghton Regis South has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 59.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 87.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Houghton Regis South is £49,100 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LU5 5UT.
Houghton Regis South near LU5 5UT has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 163 recent sales, the median property price is £365,000 in Houghton Regis West area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £650,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 61 | £449,995 |
| Flats | 19 | £194,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 45 | £365,000 |
| Terraced | 38 | £304,375 |
10 years price trend in Houghton Regis West
In the LU5 5UT postcode area, located within Houghton Regis South, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.