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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 127.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Kingsway is £39,400 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 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 127.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Kingsway is £39,400 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.
Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 in Challney area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £530,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £370,000 |
| Flats | 4 | £132,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £335,000 |
| Terraced | 31 | £265,000 |
10 years price trend in Challney
In the LU4 8DG postcode area, located within Kingsway, there are 8 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.