LU5 5RQ
a primarily residential postcode in Houghton Regis, Central Bedfordshire
Coordinates
Latitude: 51.9072 / 51°54'25"N
Longitude: -0.5111 / 0°30'39"W
OS Eastings: 502524
OS Northings: 224231
OS Grid: TL025242
Location Encoding
Mapcode National: GBR G4T.HLN
Mapcode Global: VHFRD.3B59
Plus Code: 9C3XWF4Q+VH
Maidenhead Locator System: IO91rv87
What Three Birds: redhead.chaffinch.booby
Marker point and cooordinate accuracy: Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean.
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Johnson Court, Park Side Drive, Houghton Regis, Dunstable LU5 5RQ
Summary
LU5 5RQ is a primarily residential postcode in Houghton Regis, Central Bedfordshire. It was first introduced in January 1980.
The most common council tax band is A.
Residential buildings are typically terraced (including end-terrace) and detached. Domestic properties are primarily flats.
Residential buildings were typically constructed between 1976 and 1982.
Domestic properties are mostly a mix of social housing and privately rented.
The most common Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings are C and D.
The average commercial rateable value is £26,750. The most common recorded business type is Hall.
Houghton Regis is a town, which had a population of 16,606 in the 2011 census.
In the 2011 census, there were 62 people resident in LU5 5RQ, of which 23 were male and 39 were female. This also includes overnight visitors at domestic properties, and residents of non-domestic properties such as hotels, prisons and halls of residence.
LU5 5RQ is in the Luton travel to work area. NHS services are provided by the Bedfordshire Primary Care Trust.
LU5 5RQ is approximately 132m (433ft) above sea level.
Office of National Statistics Output Area Classification for the area containing LU5 5RQ
7a3: Constrained City Dwellers - Challenged Diversity - Multi-Ethnic Hardship
Office of National Statistics Rural/Urban classification for LU5 5RQ
England C1: a town or city, surrounded by populated countryside
Healthy Living Index
3/10 (Low)
Neighbourhood Retail Diversity Index
5/10 (Moderate)
Area Retail Diversity Index
5/10 (Moderate)
Supermarkets near LU5 5RQ include Aldi, Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury's and Tesco. (Source: OpenStreetMap)
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- Air quality forecast for LU5 5RQ at Smogwatch
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- River levels and flood warnings near LU5 5RQ at River Levels UK
- Listed Buildings near LU5 5RQ at British Listed Buildings
- Food Hygiene Ratings near LU5 5RQ at Hygiene Ratings UK
- Nearest beaches to LU5 5RQ at British Beaches
- Electric vehicle charge points near LU5 5RQ at Plugpoint
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- Unique Property Reference Numbers (UPRNs) near LU5 5RQ at UPRN Data UK
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Councils, constituencies and elected representatives
Residents of LU5 5RQ 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
Parkside
Councillor
Antonia Petra Ryan (Labour)
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 5RQ.
- 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
Broadband statistics for commercial properties are less reliable than for domestic properties, as businesses are more likely to have other forms of Internet access that are not classified as 'Broadband'.
Schools
The most recent Ofsted rankings for schools near LU5 5RQ.
Primary
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
Hammersmith Gardens, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5RG
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 3 - 11
Good
Hawthorn Park Community Primary
Parkside Drive, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5QN
Community School
Ages 2 - 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
All Saints Academy Dunstable
Houghton Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5AB
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages 11 - 18
Inadequate
The Chalk Hills Academy
Leagrave High St, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 0NE
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages 11 - 18
Good
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.