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About

Challney is a residential district in the north-west of Luton, Bedfordshire, roughly two miles from the town centre. The area is a mix of mid-20th-century terraces, council housing and later infill developments, with local shops and small parades serving day-to-day needs. Main road connections give relatively quick access to the town centre and the wider motorway network, and regular bus services link Challney with central Luton and the rail stations that connect to the wider region. Local greens and play areas are interspersed through the streets, providing outdoor space within walking distance for most residents.

Community facilities in Challney include two secondary schools that share the Challney name — separate campuses for boys and girls — which sit within a short walk of each other and act as local landmarks. The neighbourhood also has a community centre and library that host events and services used by residents. Small commercial strips and takeaways serve surrounding streets, and the pattern of schools, shops and public spaces gives Challney a clearly residential rhythm within the north-west sector of Luton.

Area overview

On average Challney has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Challney is £52,031 per year. There are 4 schools in Challney: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 2 secondary (2 Outstanding and 0 Good). Challney is home to around 12,949 people, with a population density of about 7,676.2 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
17.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Challney Population
12,949
Population density
7,676.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.64(-21%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.95(-31%)
Public order
4.87(-6%)
Vehicle crime
4.09(-10%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.78(-41%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
5,210
40.24%
British
1,915
14.79%
Other White
870
6.72%
Bangladeshi
832
6.43%
Other Asian
808
6.24%
Total population: 12,948

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,791
29.93%
No qualifications
2,279
24.44%
Level 3 (A level)
1,347
14.44%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,173
12.58%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
983
10.54%
Total 16+ residents: 9,326

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,272
33.95%
Private landlord or letting agency
967
25.81%
Owns outright
939
25.06%
Other social rented
371
9.9%
Other forms of private rent
92
2.46%
Total households: 3,747

Property prices in Challney

Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 in Challney area, with individual transactions ranging from £93,000 up to £480,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Challney in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Challney over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached8£359,750
Flats4£138,000
Semi-Detached33£330,000
Terraced28£291,250

10 years median price trend in Challney

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Challney.

All postcodes in Challney

LU48QN

Dunstable Road

LU48FH

Leicester Road

LU49BN

Tenby Drive

LU49GP

School Lane

LU49GJ

Milligan Close

LU49RA

Beechwood Road

LU49XB

Rodeheath

LU49GS

The Oaks

LU49PX

Oakley Road

LU49SL

Seaton Road

LU49QW

Hutton Close

LU49RL

Chiltern Gardens

LU49RF

Beechwood Road

LU49QD

Oakley Road

LU49NW

Challney

LU49PW

Fulbourne Close

LU49SE

Roman Road

LU49SP

Humberstone Road

LU49QX

Linden Road

LU49SF

Chester Avenue

LU49BH

Pembroke Avenue

LU49FF

Seal Close

LU49GE

Oakley Road

LU49DD

Banbury Close

LU49QT

Piggotts Lane

LU49SZ

Granby Road

LU49TG

Stoneygate Road

LU48EZ

Chaul End Lane

LU49GN

Morgan Close

LU49GR

Addington Way

LU49BP

Dordans Road

LU49GG

Linden Road

LU49SH

Chester Avenue

LU49TY

Challney

LU49DJ

Roman Road

LU49DP

Wickstead Avenue

LU49FW

Dartmouth Mews

LU49RY

Beechwood Road

LU48FA

Digby Close

LU49SQ

Chester Avenue

LU49XH

Rodeheath

LU48SH

Leicester Road

LU48SL

Bradley Road

LU49FA

Platt Close

LU49RD

Beechwood Road

LU48SG

Leicester Road

LU48SQ

Leicester Close

LU49DH

Oakley Gardens

LU49GF

Paisley Close

LU49GH

Linden Road

LU49TD

Wellgate Road

LU49QS

School Lane

LU49TL

Stoneygate Road

LU49TP

Simpson Close

LU48FL

Leicester Road

LU48QS

Weatherby Road

LU49TQ

Stoneygate Road

LU48HE

Carisbrooke Road

LU49DN

Roman Road

LU48DN

Dunstable Road

LU49FH

Eynsford Road

LU49FZ

Addington Way

LU49GL

Morgan Close

LU49QA

Oakley Road

LU49QJ

Newbury Close

LU49BL

Tenby Drive

LU49LW

Challney

LU49FR

Villiers Close

LU49RB

Beechwood Road

LU49SS

Humberstone Road

LU49FN

Angel Close

LU48SF

Leicester Road

LU49SU

St Lukes Close

LU49BJ

Pembroke Avenue

LU48SE

Dunstable Road

LU48SN

Bradley Road

LU49FP

Addington Way

LU48FJ

Leicester Road

LU48SW

Bradley Road

LU49BG

Tenby Drive

LU49FQ

Chester Mews

LU49TJ

Stoneygate Road

LU49JU

High Street

LU49SA

Beechwood Road

LU49XD

Rudyard Close

LU49QL

Oakley Close

LU48QX

Atherstone Road

LU49PY

Oakley Road

LU49ST

Humberstone Close

LU49SJ

Chester Close

LU49XA

Rodeheath

LU48QW

Dunstable Road

LU49DW

Wickstead Avenue

LU49WT

Angel Close

LU48RT

Dunstable Road

LU49TH

Stoneygate Road

LU49TB

Sandgate Road

LU48HD

Carisbrooke Road

LU49FS

Wraysbury Close

LU49RH

Juniper Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.