LU5 5SY
a residential postcode in Houghton Regis, Central Bedfordshire
Coordinates
Latitude: 51.9077 / 51°54'27"N
Longitude: -0.5078 / 0°30'28"W
OS Eastings: 502749
OS Northings: 224295
OS Grid: TL027242
Location Encoding
Mapcode National: GBR G4T.BG2
Mapcode Global: VHFRD.49XW
Plus Code: 9C3XWF5R+3V
Maidenhead Locator System: IO91rv97
What Three Birds: finch.murrelet.yellowlegs
Marker point and cooordinate accuracy: Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean.
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Turner Close, Houghton Regis, Dunstable LU5 5SY
Summary
LU5 5SY is a residential postcode in Houghton Regis, Central Bedfordshire. It was first introduced in October 1984.
The most common council tax bands are B and A.
Residential buildings are primarily terraced (including end-terrace). Domestic properties are mostly houses and flats.
Estimated residential property values, based on historical transactions and adjusted for inflation, range from £118,947 to £255,721 with an average of £175,539.
Residential buildings were typically constructed between 1983 and 1990.
None of the residential properties sold since 1995 have been new builds or newly converted.
Domestic properties are mostly privately rented, with some owner occupied
The most common Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings are C and D.
Houghton Regis is a town, which had a population of 16,606 in the 2011 census.
In the 2011 census, there were 41 people resident in LU5 5SY, of which 18 were male and 23 were female. This includes overnight visitors as well as permanent residents.
LU5 5SY is in the Luton travel to work area. NHS services are provided by the Bedfordshire Primary Care Trust.
LU5 5SY is approximately 131m (430ft) above sea level.
Office of National Statistics Output Area Classification for the area containing LU5 5SY
4a2: Multicultural Metropolitans - Rented Family Living - Private Renting New Arrivals
Office of National Statistics Rural/Urban classification for LU5 5SY
England C1: a town or city, surrounded by populated countryside
Healthy Living Index
2/10 (Very low)
Neighbourhood Retail Diversity Index
5/10 (Moderate)
Area Retail Diversity Index
5/10 (Moderate)
Supermarkets near LU5 5SY include Aldi, Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury's and Tesco. (Source: OpenStreetMap)
Other nearby postcodes
LU5 5SY at other websites
- Air quality forecast for LU5 5SY at Smogwatch
- Sunrise and sunset times at LU5 5SY at The Time and Place
- River levels and flood warnings near LU5 5SY at River Levels UK
- Listed Buildings near LU5 5SY at British Listed Buildings
- Food Hygiene Ratings near LU5 5SY at Hygiene Ratings UK
- Nearest beaches to LU5 5SY at British Beaches
- Electric vehicle charge points near LU5 5SY at Plugpoint
- See which government petitions are popular near LU5 5SY at Repetition.me
- Unique Property Reference Numbers (UPRNs) near LU5 5SY at UPRN Data UK
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Councils, constituencies and elected representatives
Residents of LU5 5SY are represented at different levels of local, regional and national government by elected representatives. Where known, these are shown here.
This data is updated approximately monthly, and may not necessarily take account of the results of any elections or by-elections held recently.
Unitary Authority
Central Bedfordshire Council
Ward
Houghton Hall
Councillors
Yvonne Miriam Farrell (Liberal Democrat)
Susan Anne Goodchild (Liberal Democrat)
United Kingdom Parliament
Constituency
South West Bedfordshire
MP
Andrew Selous (Conservative)
Broadband Internet
Ofcom publishes annual statistics for Broadband availability. This is the most recent data for LU5 5SY.
- Definitions
- Ultrafast: 300Mbit/s or greater
- Superfast: 30Mbit/s to less than 300Mbit/s
- Universal Service Obligation: Download speeds at or above 10Mbit/s and upload speeds at or above 1Mbit/s
Schools
The most recent Ofsted rankings for schools near LU5 5SY.
Primary
Hawthorn Park Community Primary
Parkside Drive, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5QN
Community School
Ages 2 - 11
Good
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
Hammersmith Gardens, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5RG
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 3 - 11
Good
Thomas Whitehead CofE School
Angels Lane, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5HH
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 2 - 11
Inadequate
Tithe Farm Primary School
Tithe Farm Road, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5JB
Community School
Ages 2 - 11
Needs improvement
Thornhill Primary School
Grove Road, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5PE
Community School
Ages 2 - 11
Good
Secondary
Houghton Regis Academy
Parkside Drive, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5PX
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages 11 - 16
Needs improvement
The Chalk Hills Academy
Leagrave High St, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 0NE
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages 11 - 18
Good
All Saints Academy Dunstable
Houghton Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5AB
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages 11 - 18
Inadequate
Lealands High School
Sundon Park Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3AL
Foundation School
Ages 11 - 16
Good
Challney High School for Girls
Addington Way, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9FJ
Community School
Ages 11 - 16
Needs improvement
Challney High School for Boys
Stoneygate Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9TJ
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 16
Outstanding
Queensbury Academy
Langdale Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 3BU
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages 11 - 19
Good
Manshead School
Dunstable Road, Caddington, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 4BB
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 11 - 19
Inadequate
Lea Manor High School Performing Arts College
Northwell Drive, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3TL
Foundation School
Ages 11 - 16
Good
The overall school grade in this area is medium.