Postcode LU5 6JE 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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 100.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Houghton Regis South is £58,698 per year. The nearest station is Leagrave located about 3.0 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Houghton Regis South has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,203 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.
Houghton Regis South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 100.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 46.1% 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 per household in Houghton Regis South is £58,698 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LU5 6JE.
Houghton Regis South near LU5 6JE 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 3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 161 recent sales, the median property price is £357,500 in Houghton Regis West area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,000 up to £650,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 47 | £455,000 |
| Flats | 19 | £156,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 46 | £365,750 |
| Terraced | 49 | £300,000 |
10 year median price trend in Houghton Regis West
In the LU5 6JE postcode area, located within Houghton Regis South, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU5 6JE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons | High Street, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5EX | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.4 mi | Nike's News | 69 Tithe Farm Road, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5HD | Walking directions to Nike's News |
| 0.4 mi | Nevil - Food & Wine | 10 Bedford Square, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5ES | Walking directions to Nevil - Food & Wine |
| 0.5 mi | Lidl | Central Bedfordshire, LU5 5AX | Walking directions to Lidl |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.