Postcode LU5 6EL is located in a rural town, within the Toddington ward of Central Bedfordshire in the East of England region, and forms part of the Toddington, Heath & Reach area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 57.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 30% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Toddington, Heath & Reach is £68,649 per year. The nearest station is Harlington (Bedfordshire), about 2.3 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Crowbush.
Toddington, Heath & Reach has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,512 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 38% least deprived areas in England.
Toddington, Heath & Reach has an average crime rate, with approximately 57.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 23.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Toddington, Heath & Reach is £68,649 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 167 ft away from LU5 6EL.
Toddington, Heath & Reach near LU5 6EL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Harlington (Bedfordshire) located about 2.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Crowbush | Medium | Walking directions to Crowbush |
| 0.2 mi | The Glebe | Medium | Walking directions to The Glebe |
Based on 142 recent sales, the median property price is £409,250 (about £419 per square foot) in Toddington area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £950,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 46 | £531,000 | £411 |
| Semi-Detached | 55 | £400,000 | £411 |
| Terraced | 40 | £310,000 | £451 |
| Flats | 1 | £65,000 | £88 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £440,000 | £192,250 | £287,500 | £256,500 |
| 2017 | £405,000 | £132,500 | £314,975 | £245,000 |
| 2018 | £450,000 | £197,000 | £323,750 | £235,000 |
| 2019 | £462,500 | £135,500 | £372,500 | £222,000 |
| 2020 | £516,500 | £112,000 | £345,000 | £249,000 |
| 2021 | £479,250 | £211,250 | £340,000 | £273,125 |
| 2022 | £610,000 | £203,000 | £402,250 | £287,500 |
| 2023 | £580,000 | £147,500 | £390,000 | £277,000 |
| 2024 | £632,500 | £200,000 | £387,500 | £290,000 |
| 2025 | £550,000 | £139,000 | £400,000 | £310,000 |
| 2026 | £511,000 | — | £376,000 | £300,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £340 | £298 | £323 | £327 |
| 2017 | £330 | £305 | £334 | £357 |
| 2018 | £342 | £321 | £341 | £372 |
| 2019 | £350 | £304 | £332 | £343 |
| 2020 | £344 | £347 | £342 | £345 |
| 2021 | £381 | £302 | £388 | £366 |
| 2022 | £395 | £314 | £388 | £412 |
| 2023 | £418 | £264 | £375 | £440 |
| 2024 | £417 | £221 | £393 | £421 |
| 2025 | £428 | £281 | £399 | £441 |
| 2026 | £401 | — | £443 | £411 |
There were 18 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU5 6EL.
In the LU5 6EL postcode area, located within Toddington, Heath & Reach, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU5 6EL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Toddington Food & Wine | 2-4 Bradford Road, Toddington, Dunstable, LU5 6EQ | Walking directions to Toddington Food & Wine |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa | 40 Dunstable Road, Toddington, Dunstable, LU5 6DR | Walking directions to Nisa |
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 6EL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Gary Purser
Toddington - Elected 4 May 2023
Mary Elizabeth Walsh
Toddington - Elected 4 May 2023
Blake Stephenson
Mid Bedfordshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LU5 6EL records about 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around LU5 6EL in Toddington, Heath & Reach is £409,250 (about £419 per square foot) based on 142 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to LU5 6EL, including Toddington St George Church of England School (Good) and Parkfields Middle School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
LU5 6EL scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,512 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Mid Bedfordshire covering LU5 6EL is Blake Stephenson (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Gary Purser (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Mary Elizabeth Walsh (Independent).
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.