Postcode LU5 5ZX 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 average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 99.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Houghton Regis South is £58,698 per year. The nearest station is Leagrave, about 2.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Houghton Hall Park.
Houghton Regis South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,425 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
Houghton Regis South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 99.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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 per household in Houghton Regis South is £58,698 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LU5 5ZX.
Houghton Regis South near LU5 5ZX 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Houghton Hall Park | Large | Walking directions to Houghton Hall Park |
| 0.5 mi | Regis Road Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Regis Road Recreation Ground |
| 0.4 mi | The Green | Small | Walking directions to The Green |
Based on 124 recent sales, the median property price is £323,500 (about £388 per square foot) in Houghton Regis West area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £544,995.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £434,995 | £397 |
| Semi-Detached | 45 | £351,500 | £405 |
| Terraced | 34 | £276,500 | £402 |
| Flats | 23 | £183,000 | £326 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £323,750 | £140,000 | £244,000 | £214,500 |
| 2017 | £372,500 | £125,000 | £260,000 | £243,500 |
| 2018 | £367,500 | £141,000 | £275,000 | £237,500 |
| 2019 | £330,000 | £186,000 | £280,000 | £235,000 |
| 2020 | £425,000 | £152,000 | £315,000 | £267,000 |
| 2021 | £445,000 | £182,000 | £335,000 | £260,000 |
| 2022 | £475,000 | £180,000 | £382,500 | £282,000 |
| 2023 | £449,950 | £240,000 | £365,000 | £300,000 |
| 2024 | £437,500 | £115,000 | £360,000 | £304,000 |
| 2025 | £460,000 | £175,000 | £370,000 | £290,000 |
| 2026 | £370,000 | £235,000 | £325,500 | £278,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £318 | £261 | £321 | £327 |
| 2017 | £318 | £273 | £317 | £315 |
| 2018 | £307 | £267 | £335 | £344 |
| 2019 | £319 | £289 | £317 | £301 |
| 2020 | £336 | £279 | £343 | £319 |
| 2021 | £346 | £288 | £345 | £331 |
| 2022 | £360 | £310 | £369 | £378 |
| 2023 | £375 | £321 | £371 | £376 |
| 2024 | £391 | £211 | £362 | £410 |
| 2025 | £389 | £325 | £394 | £385 |
| 2026 | £435 | £320 | £423 | £431 |
There were 15 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU5 5ZX.
In the LU5 5ZX postcode area, located within Houghton Regis South, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for Central Bedfordshire district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LU5 5ZX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Susan Anne Goodchild
Houghton Regis West - Elected 4 May 2023
Yvonne Miriam Farrell
Houghton Regis West - Elected 4 May 2023
Alex Mayer
Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LU5 5ZX records about 100 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around LU5 5ZX in Houghton Regis South is £323,500 (about £388 per square foot) based on 124 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to LU5 5ZX, including The Vale Academy (Requires improvement), Willow Nursery School (Outstanding) and Hadrian Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
LU5 5ZX scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,425 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard covering LU5 5ZX is Alex Mayer (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Susan Anne Goodchild (Liberal Democrats) and Yvonne Miriam Farrell (Liberal Democrats).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.