LU5 5YJ
a residential postcode in Houghton Regis, Central Bedfordshire
Coordinates
Latitude: 51.8998 / 51°53'59"N
Longitude: -0.5275 / 0°31'38"W
OS Eastings: 501411
OS Northings: 223390
OS Grid: TL014233
Location Encoding
Mapcode National: GBR G4S.ZBR
Mapcode Global: VHFRC.TH0Y
Plus Code: 9C3XVFXF+W2
Maidenhead Locator System: IO91rv65
What Three Birds: pratincole.brambling.falcon
Marker point and cooordinate accuracy: Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean.
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Travertine Close, Houghton Regis, Dunstable LU5 5YJ
Summary
LU5 5YJ is a residential postcode in Houghton Regis, Central Bedfordshire. It was first introduced in March 2012.
The most common council tax bands are A, D and C.
Residential buildings are primarily terraced (including end-terrace). Domestic properties are mostly houses and flats.
The estimated average residential property price, based on historical transactions and adjusted for inflation, is approximately £157,841.
Most residential buildings are of unknown age.
The most common Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating is C.
LU5 5YJ is in the Luton travel to work area. NHS services are provided by the Bedfordshire Primary Care Trust.
LU5 5YJ is approximately at sea level.
Office of National Statistics Output Area Classification for the area containing LU5 5YJ
6b2: Suburbanites - Semi-Detached Suburbia - White Suburban Communities
Office of National Statistics Rural/Urban classification for LU5 5YJ
England C1: a town or city, surrounded by populated countryside
Healthy Living Index
3/10 (Low)
Neighbourhood Retail Diversity Index
7/10 (High)
Area Retail Diversity Index
5/10 (Moderate)
Supermarkets near LU5 5YJ include Aldi, Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury's and Tesco. (Source: OpenStreetMap)
Other nearby postcodes
LU5 5YJ at other websites
- Air quality forecast for LU5 5YJ at Smogwatch
- Sunrise and sunset times at LU5 5YJ at The Time and Place
- River levels and flood warnings near LU5 5YJ at River Levels UK
- Listed Buildings near LU5 5YJ at British Listed Buildings
- Food Hygiene Ratings near LU5 5YJ at Hygiene Ratings UK
- Nearest beaches to LU5 5YJ at British Beaches
- Electric vehicle charge points near LU5 5YJ at Plugpoint
- See which government petitions are popular near LU5 5YJ at Repetition.me
- Unique Property Reference Numbers (UPRNs) near LU5 5YJ at UPRN Data UK
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Councils, constituencies and elected representatives
Residents of LU5 5YJ 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 5YJ.
- 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 5YJ.
Primary
Houghton Regis Primary School
St Michael's Avenue, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5DH
Community 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
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
Hammersmith Gardens, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5RG
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 3 - 11
Good
Beecroft Academy
Westfield Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 1DW
Academy Converter
Ages 4 - 11
Outstanding
Secondary
All Saints Academy Dunstable
Houghton Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5AB
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages 11 - 18
Inadequate
Houghton Regis Academy
Parkside Drive, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5PX
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages 11 - 16
Needs improvement
Queensbury Academy
Langdale Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 3BU
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages 11 - 19
Good
The Chalk Hills Academy
Leagrave High St, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 0NE
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages 11 - 18
Good
Manshead School
Dunstable Road, Caddington, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 4BB
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 11 - 19
Inadequate
Challney High School for Boys
Stoneygate Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9TJ
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 16
Outstanding
Challney High School for Girls
Addington Way, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9FJ
Community School
Ages 11 - 16
Needs improvement
Lealands High School
Sundon Park Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3AL
Foundation School
Ages 11 - 16
Good
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 high.