Living in LU5, Central Bedfordshire
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around LU5 in Central Bedfordshire. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Central Bedfordshire: £356,453, up 2.9% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider East of England average is £338,707.
What actually sold around LU5
141 recorded home sales on the streets around central LU5 in the last 2 years, with a median of £295,000 and a range from £115,000 to £582,500. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59 ELM PARK CLOSE, LU5 5PN | semi-detached | £240,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 15 TURNER CLOSE, LU5 5SY | terraced | £270,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 36 SYCAMORE ROAD, LU5 5NQ | terraced | £245,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| 1B ALSOP CLOSE, LU5 5JT | detached | £393,000 | 2026-05-14 |
| 129 BROMLEY GARDENS, LU5 5RJ | semi-detached | £283,000 | 2026-03-31 |
| 157 TITHE FARM ROAD, LU5 5JD | semi-detached | £285,000 | 2026-03-31 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
41 schools within 3 miles , of which 92% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lime Tree Primary Academy | Primary | Good | 0.4 mi |
| Southfield Primary Academy | Primary | Good | 1.2 mi |
| Pirton Hill Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.7 mi |
| Beecroft Academy | Primary | Good | 2.0 mi |
| Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School | Primary | Good | 2.0 mi |
| Ardley Hill Academy | Primary | Good | 2.5 mi |
28 state primary and 7 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Elementary occupations | 18.4% |
| Skilled trades | 12.7% |
| Professional occupations | 11.9% |
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 11.8% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 9.9% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
195 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central LU5 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Central Bedfordshire's figures.
Common questions about LU5
What is the average house price in LU5?
The average sold price in Central Bedfordshire is £356,453 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in LU5?
Prices in Central Bedfordshire are up 2.9% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in LU5?
The median of 141 recorded sales around central LU5 in the last 2 years is £295,000, ranging from £115,000 to £582,500 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in LU5?
41 schools sit within 3 miles of central LU5, and 92% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in LU5?
195 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central LU5 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is LU5 at risk of flooding?
Central LU5 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is LU5 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 92% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £295,000; the area sits in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 195 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is LU5 safe?
195 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central LU5 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? LU5 or LU4, LU5 or LU6, LU5 or LU3.
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