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Challney

England / East of England / Luton / Challney

About

Challney ward is located in the eastern part of Luton, bordered by the A505 and A6 roads. The area includes residential neighborhoods, local shops, and schools, with a mix of housing types from terraced homes to larger detached properties. The ward is served by several bus routes, providing connections to Luton town center and nearby areas.

Challney Park is a key feature of the ward, offering green space, sports facilities, and a community center. The area has a range of amenities, including supermarkets, takeaways, and small businesses. The ward is also home to Challney High School for Boys and Challney High School for Girls, serving the educational needs of the local population.

Area overview

On average Challney has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Challney is £44,841 per year. There are 6 schools in Challney: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 2 secondary (2 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
17.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Challney

Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 in Challney area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £530,000.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Detached19£370,000
Flats4£132,500
Semi-Detached35£335,000
Terraced31£265,000

10 years price trend in Challney

All postcodes in Challney

LU49TJ

Stoneygate Road

LU48FY

Arundel Road

LU48RD

Armitage Gardens

LU49BG

Tenby Drive

LU49BY

Filmer Road

LU49FQ

Chester Avenue

LU49LA

Ely Way

LU49LE

High Street

LU49SA

Beechwood Road

LU49XD

Rudyard Close

LU48QX

Atherstone Road

LU49PY

Oakley Road

LU49QL

Oakley Close

LU48PH

Malham Close

LU48QP

Atherstone Road

LU48QN

Leicester Road

LU49DB

Woodbridge Close

LU49SJ

Chester Close

LU49ST

Humberstone Close

LU49XA

Rodeheath

LU48QW

Leicester Road

LU48RT

Leicester Road

LU49DW

Wickstead Avenue

LU49QP

Chatteris Close

LU49TH

Homedale Drive

LU49WT

Angel Close

LU49TB

Sandgate Road

LU48HD

Carisbrooke Road

LU49FS

Addington Way

LU49RH

Juniper Close

LU49RX

Beechwood Road

LU49SR

Humberstone Road

LU49SX

Wyvern Close

LU49TA

Fieldgate Road

LU49TW

Collingwood Close

LU48RB

Halfway Avenue

LU49BS

Banbury Close

LU49BW

Bodmin Road

LU49FB

High Street

LU49PT

Fulbourne Close

LU49SD

Dawlish Road

LU49TE

Homedale Drive

LU48QB

Covent Garden Close

LU48RX

Leicester Road

LU49AD

High Street

LU49BT

Dordans Road

LU49QQ

Oakley Road

LU49RZ

Beechwood Road

LU49TF

Challney Close

LU49RU

Kingsway

LU49FJ

Addington Way

LU48FS

Bongrace Walk

LU48QY

Overstone Road

LU49FL

St Vincent Gardens

LU48QZ

Overstone Road

LU49QN

Ely Way

LU48FW

Bongrace Walk

LU48FX

Bongrace Walk

LU48QU

Atherstone Road

LU49RP

Chester Avenue

LU48SJ

Digby Close

LU49RE

Beechwood Road

LU48QQ

Bradley Road

LU48QT

Atherstone Road

LU49DL

Roman Road

LU49GB

Challney

LU49QZ

Linden Road

LU49RS

Covent Garden Close

LU49RT

Challney

LU48RU

Leicester Road

LU48FQ

Bongrace Walk

LU48NU

Selbourne Road

LU49GD

Addington Way

LU49PU

Fulbourne Close

LU49PZ

Juniper Close

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2025.