Latitude: 51.903 / 51°54'10"N
Longitude: -0.5186 / 0°31'6"W
OS Eastings: 502017
OS Northings: 223750
OS Grid: TL020237
Mapcode National: GBR G4T.MQB
Mapcode Global: VHFRC.YFQJ
Plus Code: 9C3XWF3J+5H
Maidenhead Locator System: IO91rv76
What Three Birds: snipe.shag.bluetail
Marker point and cooordinate accuracy: Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean.
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LU5 5HX is a primarily residential postcode in Houghton Regis, Central Bedfordshire. It was first introduced in February 1984.
The most common council tax band is A.
Residential buildings are typically terraced (including end-terrace) and semi-detached. Domestic properties are mostly flats and maisonettes.
Residential buildings were typically constructed between 1983 and 1990 and between 1976 and 1982.
Domestic properties are predominantly social housing.
The most common Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating is C.
The average commercial rateable value is £2,200. The most common recorded business type is Office.
Houghton Regis is a town, which had a population of 16,606 in the 2011 census.
In the 2011 census, there were 69 people resident in LU5 5HX, of which 37 were male and 32 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 5HX is in the Luton travel to work area. NHS services are provided by the Bedfordshire Primary Care Trust.
LU5 5HX is approximately 131m (430ft) above sea level.
Office of National Statistics Output Area Classification for the area containing LU5 5HX
7a3: Constrained City Dwellers - Challenged Diversity - Multi-Ethnic Hardship
Office of National Statistics Rural/Urban classification for LU5 5HX
England C1: a town or city, surrounded by populated countryside
Healthy Living Index
2/10 (Very low)
Neighbourhood Retail Diversity Index
6/10 (Moderate)
Area Retail Diversity Index
5/10 (Moderate)
Supermarkets near LU5 5HX include Aldi, Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury's and Tesco. (Source: OpenStreetMap)
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Residents of LU5 5HX 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)
Ofcom publishes annual statistics for Broadband availability. This is the most recent data for LU5 5HX.
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'.
The most recent Ofsted rankings for schools near LU5 5HX.
Thomas Whitehead CofE School
Angels Lane, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5HH
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 2 - 11
Inadequate
Houghton Regis Primary School
St Michael's Avenue, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5DH
Community School
Ages 3 - 11
Good
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
Hammersmith Gardens, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5RG
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 3 - 11
Good
Tithe Farm Primary School
Tithe Farm Road, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5JB
Community School
Ages 2 - 11
Needs improvement
Hawthorn Park Community Primary
Parkside Drive, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5QN
Community School
Ages 2 - 11
Good
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
The Chalk Hills Academy
Leagrave High St, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 0NE
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages 11 - 18
Good
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
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 medium.