Cost of Living in LU5
Central Bedfordshire
LU5 at a glance
Postcode district (LU5)£328k
Median home price
3,408
Sales (last 5y)
+18%
vs national median
£156
Est. council tax / mo
5.9/10
Deprivation decile
Figures describe the LU5 postcode district as a whole — a guide to the area, not a valuation of any one home. Prices from HM Land Registry; council tax is an estimate (verify your exact band below).
House prices in LU5
Postcode district (LU5)Median sale price over the last five years by property type, with how each compares to the national median.
| Property type | Median price | Sales (5y) | vs national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £456,000 | 732 | +£46k |
| Semi-detached | £360,000 | 1,281 | +£100k |
| Terraced | £290,000 | 1,040 | +£72k |
| Flat | £195,000 | 606 | −£37k |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0).
Council tax in LU5
Band C
Estimated band
£1,867
Estimated annual cost
£156
Monthly (approx)
Council-tax band is an estimate, not a verified per-address figure. Check the exact band on GOV.UK.
Affordability & area context
Postcode district (LU5)LU5 sits at an average deprivation decile of 5.9 out of 10 (around the English average for deprivation), based on the 29 neighbourhoods (LSOAs) it covers in the English Indices of Deprivation 2025. Homes here typically sell for 18% more than the national median.