Postcode LU4 8BQ 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 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Dallow Downs.
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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 29 ft away from LU4 8BQ.
Kingsway near LU4 8BQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 35 recent sales, the median property price is £242,000 in Beech Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £460,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £412,500 |
| Flats | 7 | £165,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £290,000 |
| Terraced | 15 | £242,000 |
10 years price trend in Beech Hill
In the LU4 8BQ postcode area, located within Kingsway, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2025.