Postcode LU4 8DG is located in an urban city, within the Challney ward of Luton in the East of England region, and forms part of the Kingsway area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 106.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Kingsway is £44,316 per year. The nearest station is Leagrave located about 1.0 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Kingsway has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,701 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.
Kingsway has a very high crime rate, with approximately 106.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.6% 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 per household in Kingsway is £44,316 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 17 ft away from LU4 8DG.
Kingsway near LU4 8DG 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 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Leagrave | N/A | Walking directions to Leagrave |
Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £307,500 in Challney area, with individual transactions ranging from £93,000 up to £515,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £376,000 |
| Flats | 12 | £151,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £323,750 |
| Terraced | 29 | £300,000 |
10 year median price trend in Challney
In the LU4 8DG postcode area, located within Kingsway, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU4 8DG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Asda On the Run | Dunstable Road, Luton, LU4 8DG | Walking directions to Asda On the Run |
| 0.1 mi | Kharri Food Stores | 160 Connaught Road, Luton, LU4 8ES | Walking directions to Kharri Food Stores |
| 0.1 mi | D&S Food | Beechwood Road, Luton, LU4 8DD | Walking directions to D&S Food |
| 0.2 mi | AKS Food City | 49 Waller Avenue, Luton, LU4 9RP | Walking directions to AKS Food City |
| 0.2 mi | Grocery Store | 100 Beechwood Road, Luton, LU4 8RP | Walking directions to Grocery Store |
Annual council tax rates for Luton district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LU4 8DG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Basid Mahmood
Challney - Elected 4 May 2023
Khtija Ghaus Malik
Challney - Elected 4 May 2023
Tom Shaw
Challney - Elected 4 May 2023
Rachel Hopkins
Luton South and South Bedfordshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.