Postcode LU4 0JX is located in an urban city, within the Poets ward of Luton in the East of England region, and forms part of the Lewsey South area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 60.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 26% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Lewsey South is £58,082 per year. The nearest station is Leagrave, about 0.8 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Mayne Space.
Lewsey South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,880 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.
Lewsey South has an average crime rate, with approximately 60.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 15.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Lewsey South is £58,082 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 115 ft away from LU4 0JX.
Lewsey South near LU4 0JX 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Leagrave | N/A | Walking directions to Leagrave |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Mayne Space | Medium | Walking directions to Mayne Space |
Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £342,500 (about £374 per square foot) in Poets area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,000 up to £480,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £425,000 | £350 |
| Semi-Detached | 54 | £345,000 | £387 |
| Terraced | 14 | £313,000 | £374 |
| Flats | 4 | £122,000 | £255 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £255,000 | £145,000 | £260,000 | £224,500 |
| 2017 | £342,500 | £90,000 | £260,000 | £245,000 |
| 2018 | £329,750 | £98,000 | £260,000 | £263,750 |
| 2019 | £299,000 | £142,000 | £270,000 | £241,000 |
| 2020 | £385,000 | — | £257,000 | £210,500 |
| 2021 | £370,000 | £110,000 | £287,500 | £259,000 |
| 2022 | £375,000 | £157,000 | £332,500 | £315,000 |
| 2023 | £340,000 | £165,000 | £324,000 | £315,000 |
| 2024 | £310,000 | £160,000 | £324,000 | £315,500 |
| 2025 | £427,500 | £122,000 | £341,000 | £306,000 |
| 2026 | £370,000 | £116,000 | £346,000 | £308,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £377 | £247 | £303 | £271 |
| 2017 | £292 | £158 | £303 | £290 |
| 2018 | £323 | £269 | £331 | £302 |
| 2019 | £315 | £264 | £304 | £297 |
| 2020 | £298 | — | £320 | £263 |
| 2021 | £350 | £255 | £345 | £301 |
| 2022 | £364 | £299 | £412 | £337 |
| 2023 | £375 | £359 | £381 | £366 |
| 2024 | £396 | £363 | £374 | £376 |
| 2025 | £391 | £262 | £387 | £355 |
| 2026 | £284 | £242 | £384 | £385 |
There were 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU4 0JX.
In the LU4 0JX postcode area, located within Lewsey South, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU4 0JX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Londis | 102 High Street, Leagrave, LU4 9LQ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Local | 9-13 The Green, Luton, LU4 9PG | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.4 mi | Hockwell Food & Wine | Acworth Crescent, Luton, LU4 9PG | Walking directions to Hockwell Food & Wine |
| 0.4 mi | Leagrave Superstore | 27 High Street, Luton, LU4 9JY | Walking directions to Leagrave Superstore |
| 0.4 mi | Market Express | Calnwood Road, Luton, LU4 0DZ | Walking directions to Market Express |
Annual council tax rates for Luton district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LU4 0JX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Aslam Khan
Poets - Elected 4 May 2023
Jacqui Burnett
Poets - Elected 4 May 2023
Sarah Owen
Luton North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LU4 0JX records about 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around LU4 0JX in Lewsey South is £342,500 (about £374 per square foot) based on 79 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to LU4 0JX, including Leagrave Primary School (Outstanding), Al Hikmah Boys School (Good) and Ferrars Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LU4 0JX is Leagrave, about 1,219 m away.
LU4 0JX scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,880 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Luton North covering LU4 0JX is Sarah Owen (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Aslam Khan (Labour Party) and Jacqui Burnett (Labour Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.