Latitude: 51.9038 / 51°54'13"N
Longitude: -0.5022 / 0°30'8"W
OS Eastings: 503139
OS Northings: 223861
OS Grid: TL031238
Mapcode National: GBR G4T.RTC
Mapcode Global: VHFRD.7DVY
Plus Code: 9C3XWF3X+G4
Maidenhead Locator System: IO91rv96
What Three Birds: vireo.petrel.falcon
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LU5 5TJ is a residential postcode in Houghton Regis, Central Bedfordshire. It was first introduced in January 1993.
The most common council tax bands are B and C.
Residential buildings are primarily terraced (including end-terrace). Domestic properties are primarily houses.
Residential buildings were typically constructed between 1983 and 1990 and between 1991 and 1995.
Domestic properties are predominantly social housing.
The most common Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings are E and C.
Houghton Regis is a town, which had a population of 16,606 in the 2011 census.
In the 2011 census, there were 118 people resident in LU5 5TJ, of which 47 were male and 71 were female. This includes overnight visitors as well as permanent residents.
LU5 5TJ is in the Luton travel to work area. NHS services are provided by the Bedfordshire Primary Care Trust.
LU5 5TJ is approximately 128m (420ft) above sea level.
Office of National Statistics Output Area Classification for the area containing LU5 5TJ
8d2: Hard-Pressed Living - Migration and Churn - Hard-Pressed Ethnic Mix
Office of National Statistics Rural/Urban classification for LU5 5TJ
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 5TJ include Aldi, Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury's and Tesco. (Source: OpenStreetMap)
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Residents of LU5 5TJ 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 5TJ.
The most recent Ofsted rankings for schools near LU5 5TJ.
Chantry Primary Academy
Tomlinson Avenue, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 0QP
Academy Converter
Ages 3 - 11
Good
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
St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School
Pastures Way, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 0PF
Academy Converter
Ages 3 - 11
Good
The Chalk Hills Academy
Leagrave High St, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 0NE
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages 11 - 18
Good
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
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
Lealands High School
Sundon Park Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3AL
Foundation School
Ages 11 - 16
Good
Manshead School
Dunstable Road, Caddington, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 4BB
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 11 - 19
Inadequate
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
The overall school grade in this area is high.