Postcode LU4 8AL is located in an urban city, within the Beech Hill ward of Luton in the East of England region, and forms part of the Kingsway area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 101.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Kingsway is £39,400 per year. The nearest station is Luton located about 1.0 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Kingsway has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,746 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Kingsway has a high crime rate, with approximately 101.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 14.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Kingsway is £39,400 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 313 ft away from LU4 8AL.
Kingsway near LU4 8AL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Luton located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 39 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 in Beech Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £460,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £382,500 |
| Flats | 6 | £172,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £290,000 |
| Terraced | 17 | £242,000 |
10 year median price trend in Beech Hill
In the LU4 8AL postcode area, located within Kingsway, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU4 8AL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | A Family Food Store | 247 Dunstable Road, Luton, LU4 8BP | Walking directions to A Family Food Store |
| 0.1 mi | Naima Cash and Carry | 277 Dunstable Road, Luton, LU4 8BS | Walking directions to Naima Cash and Carry |
| 0.1 mi | Beech Hill Post Office & Stores | 293 Dunstable Road, Luton, LU4 8BT | Walking directions to Beech Hill Post Office & Stores |
| 0.2 mi | S K Foods | 324 Dunstable Road, Luton, LU4 8JP | Walking directions to S K Foods |
| 0.2 mi | N N Afgan Bazzar | 309 Dunstable Road, Luton, LU4 8BT | Walking directions to N N Afgan Bazzar |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.