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Overview

Postcode LU4 0XP 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 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 nearest station is Leagrave, about 1.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
10.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

7/10

Lewsey North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,778 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Lewsey North has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

10.3%

Approximately 10.3% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Lewsey North is £50,664 per year.

Noise Level

Low

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

Flood risk

No risk

Lewsey North near LU4 0XP 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
305
Population density
8,944.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.47(-48%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.14(-38%)
Drugs
4.39(+52%)
Other theft
3.84(-30%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.84(-40%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
142
47.33%
Other White
35
11.67%
Pakistani
25
8.33%
African
21
7%
Caribbean
18
6%
Total population: 300

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
72
31.03%
No qualifications
41
17.67%
Level 3 (A level)
38
16.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
12.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
12.5%
Total 16+ residents: 232

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
48
38.1%
Private landlord or letting agency
34
26.98%
Owns outright
25
19.84%
Social rents from council
10
7.94%
Shared ownership
4
3.17%
Total households: 126

Property prices in Lewsey

Median price£298,000
Price per sq ft£365
Sales (last 12 months)59
Typical range (middle 50%)£275K – £325K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Lewsey over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£325,000£419
Semi-Detached28£315,000£377
Terraced22£285,000£350
Flats4£159,000£307

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Lewsey

Sale price

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

Price per sq ft

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

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU4 0XP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU4 0XP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Feb 20269, Finch Close, Luton, LU4 0XPSemi-DetachedFreehold£260,000
30 Jan 202618, Sparrow Close, Luton, LU4 0XLDetachedFreehold£290,000
25 Sept 202515, Sparrow Close, Luton, LU4 0XLSemi-DetachedFreehold£425,000
08 Jan 202688, Coltsfoot Green, Luton, LU4 0XWTerracedFreehold£230,000
17 Jul 202512, Swallow Close, Luton, LU4 0XSSemi-DetachedFreehold£265,000

Schools

In the LU4 0XP postcode area, located within Lewsey North, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LU4 0XP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Martin De Porres Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miNurseryPastures Way Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySouthfield Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU4 0XP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LU4 0XP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMorrisons Daily244 Ravenhill Way, Luton, LU4 0XZWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

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 0XP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Hazel Marie Simmons

Lewsey - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Yarun Begum

Lewsey - 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
WardLewseyE05014745
ParishLuton, unparished areaE43000027
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Lewsey NorthE02003266
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Luton 009AE01015756
Police ForceBedfordshire
Postcode Introduced1985-10-01

Frequently asked questions about LU4 0XP

Is LU4 0XP (Lewsey North) safe?

The area around LU4 0XP 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.

What is the average house price near LU4 0XP?

The median sale price around LU4 0XP in Lewsey North is £298,000 (about £365 per square foot) based on 59 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LU4 0XP?

There are 16 schools close to LU4 0XP, including St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School (Good), Pastures Way Nursery School (Good) and Southfield Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LU4 0XP?

LU4 0XP scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,778 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LU4 0XP (Lewsey North) in Parliament and on the local council?

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

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.