Houghton Regis East
Ward in Central Bedfordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.913, -0.514 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 02 24 |
| Dialling code: | 01582 (Luton) |
Houghton Regis East sits on the eastern side of the town within Central Bedfordshire, England, forming part of the wider Luton–Dunstable urban area. It enjoys good road links to the M1 and nearby centres such as Luton and Dunstable, while being close to the chalk escarpment of the Chiltern Hills and the Dunstable Downs, so countryside and walking routes are never far away.
The ward is largely residential, a mix of older streets and newer housing developments that reflect rapid local growth; local shops, schools and small businesses serve a sizeable commuter population. Historically the town grew from agricultural roots with later quarrying and light industry, and today the area is notable for community activity, green spaces and the ongoing regeneration and housing-led change that characterises much of Central Bedfordshire.
Postcode districts covering Houghton Regis East
Most populated places nearby
- Milton Keynes 13.2 miles
- Luton 3.4 miles
- Harrow 23.3 miles
- High Wycombe 22 miles
- Watford 18.1 miles
- Bedford 15.7 miles
- Stevenage 13.8 miles
- Hemel Hempstead 11.2 miles
- St. Albans 13.8 miles
- Aylesbury 14.3 miles
- Welwyn Garden City 15.5 miles
- Cheshunt 24 miles
Neighbouring places
- Houghton Regis Built-up area 0.5 miles
- Houghton Regis West Ward 0.8 miles
- Lewsey Ward 1.2 miles
- Chalton Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Thorn Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Dunstable East Ward 1.6 miles
- Chalgrave Parish 1.7 miles
- Dunstable North Ward 1.8 miles
- Poets Ward 1.9 miles
- Sundon Park Ward 1.9 miles
- Dunstable Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Leagrave Ward 2 miles
Example postcodes in Houghton Regis East
LU5 5QL, LU5 6GB, LU5 5RJ, LU5 5NG, LU5 5TQ, LU5 5JQ, LU5 5LR, LU5 7AF, LU5 5RY … See all
Transport links
- Luton Airport 6.7 miles
- London Heathrow Airport 30.6 miles
- Leagrave railway station 2.4 miles
- Harlington Railway Station 3.5 miles
Hotels near Houghton Regis East Ad
- Courtyard by Marriott Luton Airport 4 6.1 miles
- Sadie Best Western Hotel Luton 4 4.6 miles
- Holiday Inn London - Luton Airport 3 6.1 miles
- Hastings House Luton - Inhabit Short Stays 4 4.7 miles
- Hampton by Hilton London Luton Airport 3 5.6 miles
- Holiday Inn Express London Luton Airport 3 6.2 miles
- Haven Homes - Central Luton Studio Apartments 4 4.5 miles
- The Woburn Hotel 4 6.9 miles
- The White Hart 4 8.2 miles
- Thistle Express London Luton 3 4.7 miles
Schools in Houghton Regis East
- St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Primary
- Thomas Whitehead C of E Academy Primary
- Thornhill Primary School Primary
- Tithe Farm Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Toddington library Library 2.6 miles
- Kenilworth Road Stadium 4 miles
- Woburn Abbey Estate 6 miles
- Putteridge Bury Estate 6 miles
- Flitwick Moor Nature reserve 6.4 miles
- Luton Hoo Estate 6.5 miles
- Beechwood House Estate 6.8 miles
- Silsoe College - Cranfield University College 7.4 miles
- Redbourne College College 7.4 miles
- Wrest House Estate 7.9 miles
- Pendley Manor Estate 9.3 miles
- British School Museum Museum 10.4 miles