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LU5 6NR

Shepherds Close

Toddington

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Detailed insights for LU5 6NR

Overview

Postcode LU5 6NR is located in a rural town, within the Toddington ward of Central Bedfordshire in the East of England region, and forms part of the Westoning, Harlington & Silsoe area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 41.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 50% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Westoning, Harlington & Silsoe is £72,993 per year. The nearest station is Harlington (Bedfordshire), about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
1.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

2/10

Westoning, Harlington & Silsoe has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,310 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 5% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Westoning, Harlington & Silsoe has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.4%

Approximately 1.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Westoning, Harlington & Silsoe is £72,993 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 259 ft away from LU5 6NR.

Flood risk

No risk

Westoning, Harlington & Silsoe near LU5 6NR 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 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LU5 6NR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Harlington (Bedfordshire)

N/A

Walking directions to Harlington (Bedfordshire)

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
334
Population density
264.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.78(-40%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.08(+22%)
Vehicle crime
7.51(+71%)
Burglary
3.76(+35%)
Public order
2.82(-45%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
275
83.33%
Other White
24
7.27%
Pakistani
6
1.82%
White and Asian (mixed)
6
1.82%
Caribbean
5
1.52%
Total population: 330

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
116
41.73%
Level 3 (A level)
50
17.99%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
12.95%
No qualifications
31
11.15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
8.99%
Total 16+ residents: 278

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
64
46.38%
Owns with a mortgage
53
38.41%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
13.77%
Other social rented
2
1.45%
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 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU5 6NR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU5 6NR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Feb 202650, Park Leys, Dunstable, LU5 6LZSemi-DetachedFreehold£288,000
05 Aug 202558, Park Leys, Dunstable, LU5 6LZSemi-DetachedFreehold£400,000
21 Mar 202540, Park Leys, Dunstable, LU5 6LZSemi-DetachedFreehold£315,000
27 Aug 20258, Strafford Close, Dunstable, LU5 6NSTerracedFreehold£275,000
30 Jun 202568, Sundon Road, Dunstable, LU5 6LSSemi-DetachedFreehold£400,000

Schools

In the LU5 6NR postcode area, located within Westoning, Harlington & Silsoe, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LU5 6NR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryHarlington Lower SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miSecondaryHarlington Upper SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

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 6NR, 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
ParishHarlingtonE04011953
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Westoning, Harlington & SilsoeE02003615
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Central Bedfordshire 017BE01017408
Police ForceBedfordshire
Postcode Introduced1997-06-01

Frequently asked questions about LU5 6NR

Is LU5 6NR (Westoning, Harlington & Silsoe) safe?

The area around LU5 6NR records about 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 6NR?

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

What schools are near LU5 6NR?

There are 2 schools close to LU5 6NR, including Harlington Lower School (Good) and Harlington Upper School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LU5 6NR?

The closest station to LU5 6NR is Harlington (Bedfordshire), about 172 m away.

How deprived is the area around LU5 6NR?

LU5 6NR scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 31,310 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LU5 6NR (Westoning, Harlington & Silsoe) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Mid Bedfordshire covering LU5 6NR 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.