The LU5 5 postcode sector is within the county of Bedfordshire.
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the LU5 5 postcode sector is home to a bustling 18,581 residents!
Given that each sector allows for 400 unique postcode combinations. Letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the last two letters of a postcode. With 274 postcodes already in use, this leaves 126 units available.
The largest settlements in the LU5 5 postal code are Houghton Regis and DUNSTABLE.
The LU5 5 Postcode shares a border with LU5 6 (Toddington, Houghton Regis, Harlington), LU6 1 (DUNSTABLE, Totternhoe), LU4 0 (LUTON), LU4 9 (LUTON, Chalton, Leagrave) and LU5 4 (DUNSTABLE, Woodside Estate).
The sector is within the post town of DUNSTABLE.
LU5 5 is a postcode sector within the LU5 postcode district which is within the LU Luton postcode area.
The Royal Mail delivery office for the LU5 5 postal sector is the Dunstable Delivery Office.
The area of the LU5 5 postcode sector is 2.29 square miles which is 5.93 square kilometres or 1,465.62 square acres.
The LU5 5 postcode sector is crossed by the A5 Major A road.
Map of the LU5 5 Postcode Sector
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Official List of Streets
Houghton Regis (174 Streets)
Unofficial Streets or Alternative Spellings
LUTON
PASTURES WAY BETONY MEADOWS BLACK THORN ROAD BOX CRESCENT CONQUEST ROAD DUNSTABLE NORTHERN BYPASS EASTHILL ROAD FOSTER AVENUE FREEMAN CLOSE HOUGHTON PARADE HOUGHTON PARK ROAD IVINGHOE BUISINESS CENTRE LIME TREE DRIVE LINDEN COURT LUTON DUNSTABLE BUSWAY MAPLE WAY MELLON WALK MILARD GRANGE OSIER GROVE PARK ROAD PEDESTRIAN CROSSING PORZ AVENUE REDHOUSE COURT SALLOW FIELD ST MICHEALS AVENUE THORNBURY COURT WATERSLADE WAY WOODSIDE LINKDUNSTABLE
HIGH STREET NORTH SIDINGS WAYBletchley
WATLING STREETChalton
SUNDON ROADHeath and Reach
WATLING STREETWeather Forecast for LU5 5
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 3.00% | S 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 18.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 4.00% | S 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 8.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 14.00% | SE 9 mph |
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Light rain | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 62.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Light rain | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 66.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Heavy rain | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 89.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Heavy rain | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 91.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 44.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 41.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 14.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 14.00% | SE 9 mph |
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 7.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 9.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 12.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 11.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 13.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 5.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Sunny day | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 4.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 12.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 2.00% | SSE 4 mph |
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 10.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 2.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 9.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 2.00% | SSE 2 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Fog | 11.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 13.00% | NE 2 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 6.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 11.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 14.00% | N 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 31.00% | W 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 7.00% | WNW 4 mph |
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 6.00% | W 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Mist | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 13.00% | WNW 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 11.00% | WNW 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 14.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 14.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 36.00% | WNW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 17.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 9.00% | WNW 7 mph |
Schools and Places of Education Within the LU5 5 Postcode Sector
All Saints Academy Dunstable
Academy sponsor led
Houghton Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5AB
Head: Mrs Elizabeth Furber
Ofsted Rating: Serious Weaknesses
Inspection: 2022-11-23 (537 days ago)
Website: Visit All Saints Academy Dunstable Website
Phone: 01582619700
Number of Pupils: 664
Houghton Regis Primary School
Community school
St Michael's Avenue, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5DH
Head: Mr James Edwards
Ofsted Rating: Good
Inspection: 2019-05-09 (1831 days ago)
Website: Visit Houghton Regis Primary School Website
Phone: 01582867487
Number of Pupils: 378
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
Academy converter
Hammersmith Gardens, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5RG
Head: Mrs Louise Waldram
Ofsted Rating: Good
Inspection: 2022-05-25 (719 days ago)
Website: Visit St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Website
Phone: 01582862456
Number of Pupils: 215
The Academy of Central Bedfordshire
Free schools alternative provision
Kingsland Campus, Houghton Regis, Bedfordshire, LU5 5PX
Head: Headteacher Paul Green
Ofsted Rating: Good
Inspection: 2019-07-11 (1768 days ago)
Website: Visit The Academy of Central Bedfordshire Website
Phone: 01582343878
Number of Pupils: 62
The Chiltern School
Community special school
Parkside Drive, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5PX
Head: Mrs Lisa Leonard
Ofsted Rating: Good
Inspection: 2023-02-23 (445 days ago)
Website: Visit The Chiltern School Website
Phone: 01582866972
Number of Pupils: 300
Thomas Whitehead Church of England Academy
Academy sponsor led
Angels Lane, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5HH
Head: Mrs Natasha Chiswell
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Inspection: 2023-01-26 (473 days ago)
Website: Visit Thomas Whitehead Church of England Academy Website
Phone: 01582865466
Number of Pupils: 205
Thornhill Primary School
Community school
Grove Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5PE
Head: Mrs Bernice Waite
Ofsted Rating: Good
Inspection: 2019-11-27 (1629 days ago)
Website: Visit Thornhill Primary School Website
Phone: 01582863516
Number of Pupils: 294
Tithe Farm Primary School
Community school
Tithe Farm Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5JB
Head: Mrs Rachel Worsfold
Ofsted Rating: Good
Inspection: 2019-01-16 (1944 days ago)
Website: Visit Tithe Farm Primary School Website
Phone: 01582865047
Number of Pupils: 409
House Prices in the LU5 5 Postcode Sector
| Type of Property | 2018 Average | 2018 Sales | 2017 Average | 2017 Sales | 2016 Average | 2016 Sales | 2015 Average | 2015 Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £346,107 | 28 | £339,069 | 29 | £311,981 | 26 | £270,443 | 23 |
| Semi-Detached | £254,540 | 75 | £242,866 | 73 | £234,675 | 82 | £206,808 | 64 |
| Terraced | £224,441 | 136 | £221,153 | 150 | £200,883 | 177 | £169,570 | 174 |
| Flats | £146,330 | 21 | £131,464 | 28 | £113,544 | 34 | £123,814 | 49 |
Important Postcodes LU5 5 in the Postcode Sector
LU5 5AB is the postcode for BLOCK 2, All Saints Academy, Houghton Road, BLOCK 1, All Saints Academy, Houghton Road, BLOCK 3, All Saints Academy, Houghton Road, BLOCK 7, All Saints Academy, Houghton Road, and All Saints Academy, Houghton Road
LU5 5AW is the postcode for Townsend A T C, Unit 10, Portland Close, Unit 10, Portland Close, THE TOWNSEND CENTRE, 10 PORTLAND CLOSE, HOUGHTON REGIS, and The Townsend Centre, 10 Portland Close
LU5 5BF is the postcode for Short Stay Medical Unit, Poplars, Mayer Way, Houghton Regis, South Beds Community Health Care Trust, Townsend Court, Mayer Way, Short Stay Medical Unit, Mayer Way, Bedfordshire & Luton Mental Health and Social Care Partnership NHS Trust, Townsend Court, South Beds Community Health Care Trust, Townsend Court, Mayer Way, Houghton Regis, Townsend Court, Mayer Way, and Short Stay Medical Unit, Poplars, Mayer Way
LU5 5DH is the postcode for HOUGHTON REGIS PRIMARY SCHOOL, ST MICHAELS AVENUE, HOUGHTON REGIS, and Houghton Regis Primary School, St. Michaels Avenue
LU5 5ES is the postcode for Bedford Square Centre, Bedford Square, Central Bedfordshire Council, Houghton Regis Library, Bedford Square, Houghton Regis, and Bedford Square Centre, Bedford Square, Houghton Regis
LU5 5FU is the postcode for Houghton Hall Visitors Centre & Cafe, Park Road North, Houghton Regis
LU5 5HH is the postcode for Thomas Whitehead C of E Primary School, Angels Lane, and Thomas Whitehead C of E Primary School, Angels Lane, Houghton Regis
LU5 5JB is the postcode for Tithe Farm Primary School, Tithe Farm Road, Houghton Regis, and Tithe Farm Primary School, Tithe Farm Road
LU5 5PE is the postcode for Thornhill Primary School, Grove Road, Thornhill Lower School, Grove Road, and Thornhill Primary School, Grove Road, Houghton Regis
LU5 5PX is the postcode for Chiltern School, Parkside Drive, CLASSROOM BLOCK, Chiltern School, Parkside Drive, Secondary Campus, Chiltern School, Parkside Drive, The Academy of Central Bedfordshire, Kingsland Campus, Parkside Drive, Houghton Regis Academy, Parkside Drive, and NEW BUILD, The Academy of Central Bedfordshire, Kingsland Campus, Parkside Drive
LU5 5PY is the postcode for Kingsland Adult Education Services, Parkside Drive, Kingsland Adult Education Services, Kingsland Community College, Parkside Drive, and HOUGHTON REGIS LEISURE, Kingsland Adult Education Services, Kingsland Community College, Parkside Drive
LU5 5QN is the postcode for Houghton Regis Day Centre, 12 Parkside Drive, Parkside Family Centre, Parkside Drive, Hawthorn Park Community Primary School, Parkside Drive, Houghton Regis, and Hawthorn Park Community Primary School, Parkside Drive
LU5 5RG is the postcode for St. Vincents RC Lower School, Hammersmith Gardens, and St. Vincents RC Lower School, Hammersmith Gardens, Houghton Regis
LU5 5UZ is the postcode for Catalyst HA, 6 Houghton Hall Business Park, Porz Avenue, and Peabody, 6 Houghton Hall Business Park, Porz Avenue
LU5 5ZX is the postcode for CERSTURE LLP, N I C E I C Group Ltd, Warwick House, Houghton Hall Park
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