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LU4 0PX

Percheron Drive

Poets

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Overview

Postcode LU4 0PX 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 48.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% 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 1.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
28.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

6/10

Lewsey South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,371 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Lewsey South has an average crime rate, with approximately 48.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

28.1%

Approximately 28.1% 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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Lewsey South is £58,082 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 7 ft away from LU4 0PX.

Flood risk

No risk

Lewsey South near LU4 0PX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Leagrave located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
374
Population density
9,894.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.2(+18%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.44(-62%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.44(-79%)
Other theft
2.44(-55%)
Burglary
1.83(-34%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
105
27.93%
Pakistani
58
15.43%
Other Asian
50
13.3%
Bangladeshi
45
11.97%
Indian
27
7.18%
Total population: 376

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
92
33.45%
No qualifications
70
25.45%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
38
13.82%
Level 3 (A level)
37
13.45%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
9.45%
Total 16+ residents: 275

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
46
38.02%
Social rents from council
32
26.45%
Owns outright
25
20.66%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
11.57%
Other social rented
2
1.65%
Total households: 121

Property prices in Poets

Median price£342,500
Price per sq ft£374
Sales (last 12 months)79
Typical range (middle 50%)£305K – £367K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Poets over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£425,000£350
Semi-Detached54£345,000£387
Terraced14£313,000£374
Flats4£122,000£255

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Poets

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Poets.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Poets.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Poets.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Poets.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU4 0PX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU4 0PX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Mar 20251, Percheron Drive, Luton, LU4 0PXSemi-DetachedFreehold£330,000
25 Jul 20258, Hereford Road, Luton, LU4 0PSSemi-DetachedFreehold£346,500
13 Jun 20254, Orpington Close, Luton, LU4 0PYSemi-DetachedFreehold£340,000
10 Mar 202514, Leghorn Crescent, Luton, LU4 0QBSemi-DetachedFreehold£342,000
05 Mar 20269, Clydesdale Road, Luton, LU4 0NSSemi-DetachedFreehold£333,000

Schools

In the LU4 0PX postcode area, located within Lewsey South, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LU4 0PX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNurseryPastures Way Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

0.1 miPrimarySouthfield Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miSecondaryThe Chalk Hills AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU4 0PX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LU4 0PX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMorrisons Daily244 Ravenhill Way, Luton, LU4 0XZWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.2 miSelect Express109 Shelley Road, Luton, LU4 0HZWalking directions to Select Express
0.4 miD & S Food & WinePoynters Road, Dunstable, LU5 4SGWalking directions to D & S Food & Wine
0.4 miMorning Til NightLeicester Road, Luton, LU4 0HJWalking directions to Morning Til Night
0.5 miSelva Store853 Dunstable Road, Luton, LU4 0HWWalking directions to Selva Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Luton district (2025-26).

Band A£1,547
Band B£1,805
Band C£2,063
Band D£2,320
Band E£2,836
Band F£3,352
Band G£3,867
Band H£4,641

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LU4 0PX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Aslam Khan

Poets - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Jacqui Burnett

Poets - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Sarah Owen

Luton North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictLutonE06000032
Parliamentary ConstituencyLuton NorthE14001345
WardPoetsE05014747
ParishLuton, unparished areaE43000027
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Lewsey SouthE02003270
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Luton 013EE01015763
Police ForceBedfordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LU4 0PX

Is LU4 0PX (Lewsey South) safe?

The area around LU4 0PX records about 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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.

What is the average house price near LU4 0PX?

The median sale price around LU4 0PX in Lewsey South is £342,500 (about £374 per square foot) based on 79 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LU4 0PX?

There are 19 schools close to LU4 0PX, including Pastures Way Nursery School (Good), Southfield Primary Academy (Good) and The Chalk Hills Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LU4 0PX?

LU4 0PX scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,371 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LU4 0PX (Lewsey South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Luton North covering LU4 0PX 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).

Data Sources

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.