Postcode LU4 8HE is located in an urban city, within the Challney ward of Luton in the East of England region , and forms part of the Challney area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 56.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Challney is £46,000 per year. The nearest station is Leagrave located about 1.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Challney has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,842 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.
Challney has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 56.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 31.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Challney is £46,000 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 310 ft away from LU4 8HE.
Challney near LU4 8HE 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £312,500 in Challney area, with individual transactions ranging from £93,000 up to £530,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £370,000 |
| Flats | 5 | £100,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 37 | £333,000 |
| Terraced | 37 | £285,500 |
10 years price trend in Challney
In the LU4 8HE postcode area, located within Challney, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Leicester Arms | 531 Dunstable Road, Luton, LU4 8QW | |
| 0.5 mi | Beech Hill Bowling Club | 407 Dunstable Road, Luton, LU4 8DA |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.