Postcode LU4 0QJ is located in an urban city, within the Lewsey ward of Luton in the East of England region, and forms part of the Lewsey North area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 82.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Lewsey North is £50,664 per year. The nearest station is Leagrave, about 1.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Regis Road Recreation Ground.
Lewsey North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,191 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.
Lewsey North has a high crime rate, with approximately 82.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 33.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 34.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Lewsey North is £50,664 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 247 ft away from LU4 0QJ.
Lewsey North near LU4 0QJ 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Regis Road Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Regis Road Recreation Ground |
| 0.4 mi | Wheatfield Green | Small | Walking directions to Wheatfield Green |
Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £298,000 (about £365 per square foot) in Lewsey area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £395,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £325,000 | £419 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £315,000 | £377 |
| Terraced | 22 | £285,000 | £350 |
| Flats | 4 | £159,000 | £307 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £285,500 | £135,000 | £222,000 | £207,000 |
| 2017 | £247,000 | £133,500 | £243,000 | £215,000 |
| 2018 | £295,000 | £168,000 | £250,000 | £235,500 |
| 2019 | £321,500 | £139,750 | £236,250 | £235,000 |
| 2020 | £290,000 | — | £235,000 | £231,500 |
| 2021 | £320,000 | £150,000 | £250,000 | £235,000 |
| 2022 | £365,000 | £140,000 | £290,000 | £282,000 |
| 2023 | £325,000 | £132,500 | £300,000 | £280,000 |
| 2024 | £328,250 | £138,000 | £300,000 | £282,500 |
| 2025 | £372,500 | £157,498 | £298,000 | £279,000 |
| 2026 | £312,500 | — | £321,000 | £295,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £350 | £261 | £292 | £255 |
| 2017 | £322 | £267 | £301 | £313 |
| 2018 | £292 | £233 | £301 | £291 |
| 2019 | £279 | £255 | £309 | £278 |
| 2020 | £334 | — | £286 | £283 |
| 2021 | £342 | £221 | £320 | £302 |
| 2022 | £375 | £272 | £350 | £375 |
| 2023 | £305 | £201 | £383 | £378 |
| 2024 | £361 | £267 | £350 | £342 |
| 2025 | £343 | £307 | £353 | £366 |
| 2026 | £418 | — | £395 | £334 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU4 0QJ.
In the LU4 0QJ postcode area, located within Lewsey North, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU4 0QJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | 244 Ravenhill Way, Luton, LU4 0XZ | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | Bargain Booze Select Convenience | 45 Katherine Drive, Dunstable, LU5 4NP | Walking directions to Bargain Booze Select Convenience |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 37-43 Katherine Drive, Dunstable, LU5 4NP | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.5 mi | Select Express | 109 Shelley Road, Luton, LU4 0HZ | Walking directions to Select Express |
| 0.5 mi | D & S Food & Wine | Poynters Road, Dunstable, LU5 4SG | Walking directions to D & S Food & Wine |
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 0QJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Hazel Marie Simmons
Lewsey - Elected 4 May 2023
Yarun Begum
Lewsey - Elected 4 May 2023
Sarah Owen
Luton North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LU4 0QJ records about 83 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 0QJ in Lewsey North is £298,000 (about £365 per square foot) based on 59 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to LU4 0QJ, including The Chalk Hills Academy (Good), Chantry Primary Academy (Good) and Southfield Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
LU4 0QJ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,191 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 0QJ is Sarah Owen (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Hazel Marie Simmons (Labour Party) and Yarun Begum (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.