LU5 5UD
a residential postcode in Houghton Regis, Central Bedfordshire
Coordinates
Latitude: 51.9012 / 51°54'4"N
Longitude: -0.5065 / 0°30'23"W
OS Eastings: 502855
OS Northings: 223568
OS Grid: TL028235
Location Encoding
Mapcode National: GBR G4T.QS2
Mapcode Global: VHFRD.5GMX
Plus Code: 9C3XWF2V+FC
Maidenhead Locator System: IO91rv96
What Three Birds: canvasback.towhee.phoebe
Marker point and cooordinate accuracy: Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean.
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Milton Walk, Houghton Regis, Dunstable LU5 5UD
Summary
LU5 5UD is a residential postcode in Houghton Regis, Central Bedfordshire. It was first introduced in February 1990.
The most common council tax band is B.
Residential buildings are typically semi-detached and terraced (including end-terrace). Domestic properties are primarily flats.
Estimated residential property values, based on historical transactions and adjusted for inflation, range from £94,429 to £213,865 with an average of £134,468.
Residential buildings were typically constructed between 1983 and 1990 and between 1991 and 1995.
None of the residential properties sold since 1995 have been new builds or newly converted.
Domestic properties are predominantly privately rented.
The most common Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings are C and D.
Houghton Regis is a town, which had a population of 16,606 in the 2011 census.
In the 2011 census, there were 11 people resident in LU5 5UD, of which 5 were male and 6 were female. This includes overnight visitors as well as permanent residents.
LU5 5UD is in the Luton travel to work area. NHS services are provided by the Bedfordshire Primary Care Trust.
LU5 5UD is approximately 131m (430ft) above sea level.
Office of National Statistics Output Area Classification for the area containing LU5 5UD
5a2: Urbanites - Urban Professionals and Families - Multi-Ethnic Professionals with Families
Office of National Statistics Rural/Urban classification for LU5 5UD
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 5UD include Aldi, Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury's and Tesco. (Source: OpenStreetMap)
Other nearby postcodes
LU5 5UD at other websites
- Air quality forecast for LU5 5UD at Smogwatch
- Sunrise and sunset times at LU5 5UD at The Time and Place
- River levels and flood warnings near LU5 5UD at River Levels UK
- Listed Buildings near LU5 5UD at British Listed Buildings
- Food Hygiene Ratings near LU5 5UD at Hygiene Ratings UK
- Nearest beaches to LU5 5UD at British Beaches
- Electric vehicle charge points near LU5 5UD at Plugpoint
- See which government petitions are popular near LU5 5UD at Repetition.me
- Unique Property Reference Numbers (UPRNs) near LU5 5UD at UPRN Data UK
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Councils, constituencies and elected representatives
Residents of LU5 5UD 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 5UD.
- 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 5UD.
Primary
Chantry Primary Academy
Tomlinson Avenue, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 0QP
Academy Converter
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
Hawthorn Park Community Primary
Parkside Drive, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5QN
Community School
Ages 2 - 11
Good
Secondary
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 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
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
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.