What’s changing in Houghton Regis
LU5, Central Bedfordshire · within 1.5 miles of the middle · updated 17 October 2026
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House prices in Houghton Regis
Over the last six months, 146 homes sold within 1.5 miles of Houghton Regis. Half sold for more than £317,500 and half for less. The cheapest was £73,000 and the dearest £507,500.
- 19 Millers Way, Houghton RegisDetached house · Thu 20 Aug£470,000
- 41 Pantheon Drive, Houghton RegisSemi-detached house · Fri 14 Aug£325,000
- 10 Ravenscourt, DunstableTerraced house · Fri 7 Aug£334,000
- 20 Design Drive, DunstableSemi-detached house · Fri 7 Aug£425,000
- 22 Abacot Grove, Houghton RegisDetached house · Thu 6 Aug£480,000
- 4 Dolphin Drive, Houghton RegisTerraced house · Tue 4 Aug£295,000
- 14 Enfield Close, Houghton RegisTerraced house · Mon 3 Aug£316,000
- 3 Monks Close, DunstableSemi-detached house · Mon 3 Aug£400,000
Businesses in Houghton Regis
- Istanbul Take AwayTurkish restaurant · 30m
- Rahman Family Halal ButchersFood shop · 20m 0
- Bedford square - Upper Level ShopsHair salon · 30m
- Brown & WhiteOptometry · 10m
- Houghton Regis Bowls ClubSport league · 0.3 miles
- 4 Paws WalksAnimal or pet service · 0.3 miles
- Houghton MotorsAuto dealer · 100m
- Graham TrewRoofing · 0.1 miles
Planning applications in Houghton Regis
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Approved: Loft conversion at 56 Great Northern Road, Dunstable
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed. Loft conversion, rear elevation flat roof dormer with juliet balcony and window, rooflights to front elevation
56 Great Northern Road, Dunstable, LU5 4BT -
Approved: New shared house (HMO) at 4A Bedford Road, Houghton Regis, Dunstable
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Change of Use from Use Class C3 (Dwellinghouse) to Use Class (C4 small HMO)
4A Bedford Road, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5DJ -
Loft conversion at 19 Kingscroft Avenue, Dunstable
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: alteration of the existing hipped roof to form a gable end roof, with a rear dormer and a rear juliette balcony. A single storey 3m rear extension and a new front porch
19 Kingscroft Avenue, Dunstable, LU5 4HQ -
Outline plans at 58 Goldstone Crescent, Dunstable
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Hip to gable roof conversion
58 Goldstone Crescent, Dunstable, LU5 4QU -
New shared house (HMO) at 9 Linden Road, Dunstable
Conversion and extension to a dwelling to create a house of multiple occupation (HMO) for 7 tenants (Sui Generis Use Class). Single storey side and rear extension with a first floor side extension.
9 Linden Road, Dunstable, LU5 4NZ -
Approved: Rear extension at 38 Allen Close, Dunstable
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed for single storey rear extension with roof lights
38 Allen Close, Dunstable, LU5 4DG -
Approved: Rear extension at 141 Victoria Street, Dunstable
Increase the roof height of existing first floor rear extension, roof amendments with one rooflight to the rear and two to the front
141 Victoria Street, Dunstable, LU6 3BB -
Approved: Rear extension at 32 Churchfield Road, Houghton Regis, Dunstable
Lawful Development Proposed, single storey rear extension
32 Churchfield Road, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5HL
Roadworks and road closures in Houghton Regis
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Road closed: Eddiwick Avenue (Central Bedfordshire Council)
22 Sep to 27 Nov. Under way. Road improvements in the road. The road will be closed.
Eddiwick Avenue, Houghton Regis -
Road closed: Watling Place (Central Bedfordshire Council)
24 Sep to 27 Nov. Under way. Road improvements in the road. The road will be closed.
Watling Place, Houghton Regis -
Road closed: St Michaels Avenue (Central Bedfordshire Council)
24 Sep to 27 Nov. Under way. Road improvements in the road. The road will be closed.
St Michaels Avenue, Houghton Regis -
Roadworks on Woodlands Avenue (Cadent Gas)
28 Sep to 30 Oct. Under way. Work on pipes or cables in the road and on the pavement.
Woodlands Avenue, Houghton Regis -
Temporary lights on Kestrel Way (Uk Power Networks Eastern & London)
14 Oct to 27 Oct. A new connection to a building in the road. Two-way temporary traffic lights.
Kestrel Way, Luton -
Temporary lights on Park Road North (Cadent Gas)
19 Oct to 5 Nov. Work on pipes or cables in the road and on the pavement. Multi-way temporary traffic lights.
Park Road North, Houghton Regis
Fuel prices near Houghton Regis
- UnleadedCheapest 166.9p at Sainsbury’s Dunstable, 1.2 miles · most around 172.9p · dearest 174.9p · 9 stations
- DieselCheapest 189.9p at Sainsbury’s Dunstable, 1.2 miles · most around 196.9p · dearest 201.9p · 9 stations
Within two miles, from the GOV.UK Fuel Finder scheme, updated every half hour.
New food places and hygiene scores in Houghton Regis
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Play & Stay Cafe scored 5 out of 5 for hygiene
Inspected 1 Oct. 5 means "very good". A restaurant or café.
44 High Street North, Dunstable, Beds, LU6 1LA -
Chicken and Pizza Hott scored 5 out of 5 for hygiene
Inspected 30 Sept. 5 means "very good". A restaurant or café.
208 High Street North, Dunstable, Beds, LU6 1AU -
Dolce @ All Saints Academy scored 5 out of 5 for hygiene
Inspected 23 Sept. 5 means "very good". A school or college kitchen.
Houghton Road, Dunstable, Beds, LU5 5AB -
Ridgeway Lodge scored 5 out of 5 for hygiene
Inspected 23 Sept. 5 means "very good". A food business.
Ridgeway Lodge, Brandreth Avenue, Dunstable, Beds, LU5 4RE -
Sams Best Kebab scored 5 out of 5 for hygiene
Inspected 23 Sept. 5 means "very good". A takeaway.
67 Katherine Drive, Dunstable, LU5 4NP
Street reports in Houghton Regis
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Fly-tipping reported: Westminster Gardens
Reported to Central Bedfordshire Council on FixMyStreet.
Westminster Gardens, Woodside Estate -
Fly-tipping reported: Westminster Gardens
Reported to Central Bedfordshire Council on FixMyStreet.
Westminster Gardens, Woodside Estate -
Fly-tipping reported: Hillborough Crescent
Reported to Central Bedfordshire Council on FixMyStreet.
Hillborough Crescent, Woodside Estate -
Fly-tipping reported: Eddiwick Avenue
Reported to Central Bedfordshire Council on FixMyStreet.
Eddiwick Avenue, Woodside Estate -
Fly-tipping reported: Eddiwick Avenue
Reported to Central Bedfordshire Council on FixMyStreet.
Eddiwick Avenue, Woodside Estate
Schools in Houghton Regis
- Thomas Whitehead Church of England Academy Good in every area (2025)
- Houghton Regis Primary School Good in 1, requires improvement in 3 (2025)
- Tithe Farm Primary School Good in every area (2025)
- St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Report card Sept 2026: Strong standard in 5, expected standard in 2
- Lime Tree Primary Academy Good (2024)
- All Saints Academy Dunstable Outstanding in 1, good in 2, requires improvement in 1 (2024)
- Thornhill Primary School Outstanding in 1, good in 3 (2025)
- The Academy of Central Bedfordshire Standards maintained (2025)
GPs, dentists and care in Houghton Regis
- The Implant and Cosmetic Smiles Clinic Dentists aren’t rated by the CQC
- Houghton Regis Clinic Dentists aren’t rated by the CQC
- Redwood Reablement Unit Not inspected yet
- Rosalyn House Good (2022)
- Dr Alva & Partners Requires improvement (2026): good in 1, requires improvement in 4
- Houghton Regis Dental Centre Dentists aren’t rated · last checked 2012
- Lady Spencer House Good (2023): good in 4, requires improvement in 1
- The Limes Outstanding (2024): outstanding in 3, good in 2
Charities in Houghton Regis
- Com Church TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH AND HELP RELIEVE HARDSHIP FOR ALL PEOPLE IN ALL ITS FORMS, WHEREVER IT OCCURS
- Contagious Bible Ministries To advance the Christian faith in accordance with the Statement of Beliefs of the FIEC in ways and locations as the trustees from time to…
- Lewsey Christian Centre Lewsey Pentecostal Church led by the Church Council; Sunday service; Sunday School, Dedication(Christening), Baptism, Marriages, Funeral,…
- Morris Cerullo World Evangelism The Charity spreads the Gospel of Jesus Christ through television, radio, the printed word and personal appearance. The Charity also…
- Lewsey Muslim Cultural Society The Society serves the religious, social and cultural needs of the local Muslim population living and working in the Lewsey Farm and…
Crime in Houghton Regis
470 crimes were reported within 1.5 miles of Houghton Regis in August 2026. The most common were violence (157), anti-social behaviour (99), shoplifting (47).