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LU4 0YG

Ravenhill Way

Lewsey

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Overview

Postcode LU4 0YG 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 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 56% 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 0.9 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.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
36
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
52.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

8/10

Lewsey North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,376 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Lewsey North has a low crime rate, with approximately 36 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

52.8%

Approximately 52.8% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from LU4 0YG.

Flood risk

No risk

Lewsey North near LU4 0YG 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LU4 0YG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Leagrave

N/A

Walking directions to Leagrave

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LU4 0YG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miMayne SpaceMediumWalking directions to Mayne Space

Area Profile

Population
384
Population density
1,456.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.19(-36%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.05(-56%)
Other theft
3.15(-42%)
Other crime
2.52(+29%)
Drugs
2.52(-13%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
171
44.53%
Pakistani
41
10.68%
Caribbean
26
6.77%
Other White
25
6.51%
Bangladeshi
22
5.73%
Total population: 384

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
77
27.11%
Level 4+ (Degree)
57
20.07%
Level 3 (A level)
48
16.9%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
45
15.85%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
14.08%
Total 16+ residents: 284

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
60
48.78%
Owns with a mortgage
33
26.83%
Owns outright
14
11.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
8.94%
Other social rented
5
4.07%
Total households: 123

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 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU4 0YG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU4 0YG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Mar 202534, Ravenhill Way, Luton, LU4 0YSDetachedFreehold£522,500
05 Aug 202533, Swan Mead, Luton, LU4 0YPDetachedFreehold£325,000
19 Feb 20257, Swan Mead, Luton, LU4 0YPDetachedFreehold£410,000
27 May 202522, Swan Mead, Luton, LU4 0YRTerracedFreehold£228,000
06 Feb 202629, Runham Close, Luton, LU4 0HASemi-DetachedFreehold£325,000

Schools

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

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

Good

0.3 miPrimaryPirton Hill Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miNurseryPastures Way Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU4 0YG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LU4 0YG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miMorrisons Daily244 Ravenhill Way, Luton, LU4 0XZWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miNisa Local9-13 The Green, Luton, LU4 9PGWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.4 miHockwell Food & WineAcworth Crescent, Luton, LU4 9PGWalking directions to Hockwell Food & Wine

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 0YG, 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 009CE01015758
Police ForceBedfordshire
Postcode Introduced1990-02-01

Frequently asked questions about LU4 0YG

Is LU4 0YG (Lewsey North) safe?

The area around LU4 0YG records about 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 0YG?

The median sale price around LU4 0YG 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 0YG?

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

What is the nearest station to LU4 0YG?

The closest station to LU4 0YG is Leagrave, about 1,509 m away.

How deprived is the area around LU4 0YG?

LU4 0YG scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,376 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Luton North covering LU4 0YG 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.