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LU5 6EW

Toddington

Central Bedfordshire

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Overview

Postcode LU5 6EW 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.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
34.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

5/10

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.

Crime level

6/10

Toddington, Heath & Reach has an average crime rate, with approximately 57.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

34.8%

Approximately 34.8% 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.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Toddington, Heath & Reach is £68,649 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 25 ft away from LU5 6EW.

Flood risk

No risk

Toddington, Heath & Reach near LU5 6EW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Harlington (Bedfordshire) located about 2.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LU5 6EW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miCrowbushMediumWalking directions to Crowbush
0.2 miThe GlebeMediumWalking directions to The Glebe

Area Profile

Population
384
Population density
509.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.6(+10%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.04(-39%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.28(-17%)
Public order
4.69(-8%)
Vehicle crime
4.11(-7%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
352
91.43%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
8
2.08%
Other White
8
2.08%
Indian
5
1.3%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
0.78%
Total population: 385

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
77
24.92%
Level 4+ (Degree)
63
20.39%
Level 3 (A level)
59
19.09%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
54
17.48%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
11.65%
Total 16+ residents: 309

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
48
34.78%
Social rents from council
47
34.06%
Owns outright
31
22.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
5.07%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.9%
Total households: 138

Property prices in Toddington

Median price£409,250
Price per sq ft£419
Sales (last 12 months)142
Typical range (middle 50%)£326K – £497K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Toddington over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached46£531,000£411
Semi-Detached55£400,000£411
Terraced40£310,000£451
Flats1£65,000£88

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Toddington

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Toddington.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Toddington.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Toddington.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Toddington.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Toddington in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 15 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU5 6EW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU5 6EW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jan 20266, Kimberwell Close, Dunstable, LU5 6ENTerracedFreehold£300,000
06 Feb 202524, Kimberwell Close, Dunstable, LU5 6ENDetachedFreehold£410,000
14 Jan 20262, Randall Drive, Dunstable, LU5 6FEDetachedFreehold£497,000
08 Aug 202512, Randall Drive, Dunstable, LU5 6FESemi-DetachedFreehold£311,280
31 Jul 202524, Randall Drive, Dunstable, LU5 6FESemi-DetachedFreehold£330,000

Schools

In the LU5 6EW postcode area, located within Toddington, Heath & Reach, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LU5 6EW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.7 miPrimaryToddington St George Church of England SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.9 miMiddle deemed secondaryParkfields Middle SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU5 6EW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LU5 6EW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miToddington Food & Wine2-4 Bradford Road, Toddington, Dunstable, LU5 6EQWalking directions to Toddington Food & Wine
0.4 miNisa40 Dunstable Road, Toddington, Dunstable, LU5 6DRWalking directions to Nisa

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Central Bedfordshire district (2025-26).

Band A£1,596
Band B£1,862
Band C£2,128
Band D£2,394
Band E£2,926
Band F£3,458
Band G£3,990
Band H£4,788

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LU5 6EW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Gary Purser

Toddington - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Mary Elizabeth Walsh

Toddington - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Member of parliament

Blake Stephenson

Mid Bedfordshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

DistrictCentral BedfordshireE06000056
Parliamentary ConstituencyMid BedfordshireE14001359
WardToddingtonE05014423
ParishToddingtonE04011996
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Toddington, Heath & ReachE02003637
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Central Bedfordshire 019EE01017622
Police ForceBedfordshire
Postcode Introduced1983-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LU5 6EW

Is LU5 6EW (Toddington, Heath & Reach) safe?

The area around LU5 6EW 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.

What is the average house price near LU5 6EW?

The median sale price around LU5 6EW in Toddington, Heath & Reach is £409,250 (about £419 per square foot) based on 142 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LU5 6EW?

There are 2 schools close to LU5 6EW, including Toddington St George Church of England School (Good) and Parkfields Middle School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LU5 6EW?

LU5 6EW 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).

Who represents LU5 6EW (Toddington, Heath & Reach) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Mid Bedfordshire covering LU5 6EW 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).

Data Sources

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.