Postcode LU4 0UD is located in an urban city, within the Lewsey area of Luton in the East of England region, and forms part of the Lewsey North area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 41.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 50% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Lewsey North is £50,664 per year. The median sale price in Lewsey is £299,000 (around £364 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £275,750 and £322,750. The nearest station is Leagrave, about 1.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Houghton Park.
Lewsey North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,560 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.
Lewsey North has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 36.5% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 56 ft away from LU4 0UD.
Lewsey North near LU4 0UD 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Houghton Park | Large | Walking directions to Houghton Park |
| 0.4 mi | Wheatfield Green | Small | Walking directions to Wheatfield Green |
Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £299,000 (about £364 per square foot) in Lewsey area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £365,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £322,500 | £420 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £315,000 | £370 |
| Terraced | 16 | £283,000 | £337 |
| Flats | 3 | £170,000 | £313 |
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 | £278,000 |
| 2026 | £312,500 | — | £317,500 | £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 | £365 |
| 2026 | £418 | — | £385 | £334 |
There were 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU4 0UD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug 2025 | 74, Kestrel Way, Luton, LU4 0UD | Flats | Leasehold | £145,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2025 | 14, Kestrel Way, Luton, LU4 0UD | Terraced | Freehold | £315,000 | |
| 04 Dec 2025 | 21, Buzzard Road, Luton, LU4 0UF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £282,000 | |
| 08 Oct 2025 | 1, Buzzard Road, Luton, LU4 0UF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £280,000 | |
| 09 Jun 2025 | 91, Coltsfoot Green, Luton, LU4 0XT | Terraced | Freehold | £242,000 |
In the LU4 0UD postcode area, located within Lewsey North, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LU4 0UD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | 244 Ravenhill Way, Luton, LU4 0XZ | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
Annual council tax rates for Luton district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LU4 0UD, 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 0UD records about 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 0UD in Lewsey is £299,000 (about £364 per square foot) based on 52 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to LU4 0UD, including St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School (Good), Chantry Primary Academy (Good) and Pastures Way Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
LU4 0UD scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,560 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 0UD 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).