Postcode LU5 7BG is located in a rural village, within the Houghton Regis East ward of Central Bedfordshire in the East of England region, and forms part of the Toddington, Heath & Reach area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 121.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Toddington, Heath & Reach is £68,649 per year. The nearest station is Leagrave located about 1.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Houghton Park.
Toddington, Heath & Reach has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,780 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 28% least deprived areas in England.
Toddington, Heath & Reach has a very high crime rate, with approximately 121.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.9% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from LU5 7BG.
Toddington, Heath & Reach near LU5 7BG 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Houghton Park | Large | Walking directions to Houghton Park |
Based on 150 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 in Houghton Regis East area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 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 | 19 | £449,995 |
| Flats | 10 | £157,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 56 | £361,600 |
| Terraced | 65 | £295,000 |
10 year median price trend in Houghton Regis East
In the LU5 7BG postcode area, located within Toddington, Heath & Reach, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU5 7BG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Local | 1 Neptune Square, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5RS | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | Central Bedfordshire, LU5 7AR | 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.