£410,000
Detached sold in Challney
Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.
An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.
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Estimate calculated .
| Date | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 31 May 2012 | £244,950 | - |
Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 (about £360 per square foot) in Challney area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £515,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £415,500 | £378 |
| Semi-Detached | 33 | £322,500 | £381 |
| Terraced | 19 | £278,000 | £350 |
| Flats | 10 | £131,000 | £293 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £315,000 | £144,000 | £241,000 | £225,000 |
| 2017 | £340,000 | £142,000 | £257,000 | £230,000 |
| 2018 | £322,500 | £125,000 | £276,750 | £235,000 |
| 2019 | £335,000 | £168,000 | £268,000 | £250,000 |
| 2020 | £337,500 | £166,000 | £270,000 | £230,500 |
| 2021 | £350,000 | £153,500 | £286,000 | £240,000 |
| 2022 | £380,000 | £160,000 | £325,000 | £280,000 |
| 2023 | £330,000 | £135,000 | £347,500 | £257,500 |
| 2024 | £372,500 | £178,000 | £333,000 | £265,000 |
| 2025 | £376,000 | £113,500 | £325,000 | £290,000 |
| 2026 | £455,000 | £162,000 | £320,250 | £275,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £398 | £288 | £291 | £247 |
| 2017 | £288 | £281 | £292 | £297 |
| 2018 | £324 | £270 | £290 | £302 |
| 2019 | £311 | £255 | £292 | £303 |
| 2020 | £339 | £317 | £292 | £270 |
| 2021 | £344 | £300 | £317 | £326 |
| 2022 | £353 | £304 | £346 | £354 |
| 2023 | £346 | £321 | £368 | £317 |
| 2024 | £372 | £307 | £378 | £361 |
| 2025 | £413 | £282 | £387 | £344 |
| 2026 | £309 | £314 | £395 | £360 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU4 9SS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 May 2025 | 93, Humberstone Road, Luton, LU4 9SR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £400,000 | |
| 23 May 2025 | 87, Humberstone Road, Luton, LU4 9SR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £175,000 | |
| 06 Jan 2026 | 61, Oakley Road, Luton, LU4 9PX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £460,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | 79, Oakley Road, Luton, LU4 9PX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £122,705 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | 136, Oakley Road, Luton, LU4 9PZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £480,000 |
| Address | Tenure | Floor area | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46, Humberstone Road, Luton | - | 97 m² | - |
| 48 Humberstone Road, Luton | Freehold | 100 m² | £160,000 (2014) |
| 50 Humberstone Road, Luton | Freehold | 107 m² | £245,000 (2015) |
| 52, Humberstone Road, Luton | Freehold | 89 m² | £209,000 (2014) |
| 54, Humberstone Road, Luton | Freehold | 130 m² | £189,995 (2004) |
| 58, Humberstone Road, Luton | - | 154 m² | - |
| 74 Humberstone Road, Luton | Freehold | 89 m² | £375,000 (2022) |
| 86, Humberstone Road, Luton | Freehold | 179 m² | £197,000 (2003) |
| 86A Humberstone Road, Luton | - | 46 m² | - |
| 88, Humberstone Road, Luton | Freehold | 104 m² | £210,000 (2012) |
Postcode LU4 9SS is located in an urban city, within the Challney area of Luton in the East of England region, and forms part of the Challney area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 43.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Challney is £52,031 per year. The median sale price in Challney is £290,000 (around £360 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £244,375 and £347,500. The nearest station is Leagrave, about 0.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Challney has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,454 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.
Challney has a low crime rate, with approximately 43.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Challney is £52,031 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from LU4 9SS.
Challney near LU4 9SS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Leagrave located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Leagrave | N/A | Walking directions to Leagrave |
In the LU4 9SS postcode area, located within Challney, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Beechwood Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 Sept 2019. | |
Beechwood Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 11 Sept 2019
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| 0.4 mi | Secondary | Challney High School for Boys | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 7 Nov 2023. | |
Challney High School for Boys ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 7 Nov 2023
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Downside Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 May 2015. | |
Downside Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 6 May 2015
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14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LU4 9SS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Rose News | 3 Humberstone Road, Luton, LU4 9SP | Walking directions to Rose News |
| 0.2 mi | Hamza Supermarket | 223 Beechwood Road, Luton, LU4 9RZ | Walking directions to Hamza Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | First Choice Convenience Store | Addington Way, Luton, LU4 9FZ | Walking directions to First Choice Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | AKS Food City | 49 Waller Avenue, Luton, LU4 9RP | Walking directions to AKS Food City |
| 0.3 mi | Grocery Store | 100 Beechwood Road, Luton, LU4 8RP | Walking directions to Grocery Store |