Postcode LU4 8EL 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 128.9 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 1.2 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 128.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 6.3% 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 259 ft away from LU4 8EL.
Kingsway near LU4 8EL 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 1.2 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 8EL 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 8EL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Kharri Food Stores | 160 Connaught Road, Luton, LU4 8ES | Walking directions to Kharri Food Stores |
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | Chaul End Lane, Luton, LU4 8FD | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Dallow Road, Luton, LU1 1HJ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | V & S Food and Wine | 22 Chaul End Lane, Luton, LU4 8EZ | Walking directions to V & S Food and Wine |
| 0.2 mi | D&S Food and Wine | Beechwood Road, Luton, LU4 8DD | Walking directions to D&S Food and Wine |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.