Latitude: 51.9112 / 51°54'40"N
Longitude: -0.5108 / 0°30'39"W
OS Eastings: 502531
OS Northings: 224677
OS Grid: TL025246
Mapcode National: GBR G4T.3NJ
Mapcode Global: VHFRD.3796
Plus Code: 9C3XWF6Q+FM
Maidenhead Locator System: IO91rv88
What Three Birds: reedling.bobolink.pochard
Marker point and cooordinate accuracy: Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean.
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LU5 5RT is a residential postcode in Houghton Regis, Central Bedfordshire. It was first introduced in January 1980.
The most common council tax band is B.
Residential buildings are primarily terraced (including end-terrace). Domestic properties are mostly bungalows and houses.
Estimated residential property values, based on historical transactions and adjusted for inflation, range from £78,452 to £8,098,630 with an average of £298,249.
Residential buildings were typically constructed between 1976 and 1982 and between 1967 and 1975.
None of the residential properties sold since 1995 have been new builds or newly converted.
Domestic properties are mostly a mix of owner occupied and social housing.
The most common Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings are D and C.
Houghton Regis is a town, which had a population of 16,606 in the 2011 census.
In the 2011 census, there were 151 people resident in LU5 5RT, of which 72 were male and 79 were female. This includes overnight visitors as well as permanent residents.
LU5 5RT is in the Luton travel to work area. NHS services are provided by the Bedfordshire Primary Care Trust.
LU5 5RT is approximately 135m (443ft) above sea level.
Office of National Statistics Output Area Classification for the area containing LU5 5RT
4a1: Multicultural Metropolitans - Rented Family Living - Social Renting Young Families
Office of National Statistics Rural/Urban classification for LU5 5RT
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 5RT include Aldi, Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury's and Tesco. (Source: OpenStreetMap)
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Residents of LU5 5RT 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)
Ofcom publishes annual statistics for Broadband availability. This is the most recent data for LU5 5RT.
The most recent Ofsted rankings for schools near LU5 5RT.
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
Thornhill Primary School
Grove Road, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5PE
Community School
Ages 2 - 11
Good
Tithe Farm Primary School
Tithe Farm Road, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5JB
Community School
Ages 2 - 11
Needs improvement
Thomas Whitehead CofE School
Angels Lane, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5HH
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 2 - 11
Inadequate
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
Lea Manor High School Performing Arts College
Northwell Drive, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3TL
Foundation School
Ages 11 - 16
Good
Manshead School
Dunstable Road, Caddington, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 4BB
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 11 - 19
Inadequate
The overall school grade in this area is medium.