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LU4 8HT

Leagrave Road

Beech Hill

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Detailed insights for LU4 8HT

Overview

Postcode LU4 8HT is located in an urban city, within the Beech Hill ward of Luton in the East of England region, and forms part of the Bury Park area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 117.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bury Park is £43,661 per year. The nearest station is Luton, about 0.8 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is The Moor.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
117
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
1.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

10/10

Bury Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,969 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Bury Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 117.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.2%

Approximately 1.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Bury Park is £43,661 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 128 ft away from LU4 8HT.

Flood risk

No risk

Bury Park near LU4 8HT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Luton located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LU4 8HT
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Luton

N/A

Walking directions to Luton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LU4 8HT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miThe MoorSmallWalking directions to The Moor

Area Profile

Population
298
Population density
6,696.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
49.91(+58%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.52(+95%)
Public order
14(+173%)
Vehicle crime
12.78(+190%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.52(+34%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Bangladeshi
126
42%
Pakistani
99
33%
Indian
16
5.33%
Other White
14
4.67%
Other Asian
13
4.33%
Total population: 300

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
90
38.46%
Level 4+ (Degree)
56
23.93%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
11.11%
Level 3 (A level)
22
9.4%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
8.12%
Total 16+ residents: 234

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
57
69.51%
Owns with a mortgage
10
12.2%
Owns outright
8
9.76%
Other forms of private rent
6
7.32%
Other social rented
1
1.22%
Total households: 82

Property prices in Beech Hill

Median price£235,000
Price per sq ft£307
Sales (last 12 months)36
Typical range (middle 50%)£205K – £289K

Based on 36 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 (about £307 per square foot) in Beech Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £162,000 up to £425,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Beech Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£292,500£256
Semi-Detached13£280,000£314
Terraced16£230,000£304
Flats5£175,000£313

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Beech Hill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Beech Hill.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£178,000£190,000
2017£154,500£260,000£205,000
2018£112,500£270,000£205,000
2019£164,000£264,900£244,000
2020£122,500£265,000£205,000
2021£116,482£245,000£242,500
2022£144,000£312,500£256,500
2023£147,500£300,000£225,000
2024£143,250£290,000£262,500
2025£187,500£295,000£238,000
2026£162,000£271,000£220,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Beech Hill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Beech Hill.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£246£242
2017£249£226£234
2018£268£292£265
2019£449£267£244
2020£196£265£258
2021£133£258£268
2022£324£331£313
2023£393£322£276
2024£315£340£294
2025£313£335£304
2026£284£297£312
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Beech Hill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Beech Hill in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU4 8HT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU4 8HT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Jun 202560, Leagrave Road, Luton, LU4 8HZFlatsLeasehold£200,000
20 Jun 202560, Leagrave Road, Luton, LU4 8HZFlatsLeasehold£200,000
31 Jan 202518C, Leagrave Road, Luton, LU4 8HZOtherFreehold£2,120,000
30 Oct 202548, Westbourne Road, Luton, LU4 8JDSemi-DetachedFreehold£425,000
05 Jun 202530, Westbourne Road, Luton, LU4 8JDSemi-DetachedFreehold£255,000

Schools

In the LU4 8HT postcode area, located within Bury Park, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LU4 8HT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableMehria Primary SchoolOther independent school

Good

0.1 miPrimaryBeech Hill Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableBury Park Educational Institute (Al - Hikmah Secondary School)Other independent school

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU4 8HT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LU4 8HT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miQKI Food store114 Leagrave Road, Luton, LU4 8HXWalking directions to QKI Food store
0.1 miAl Madina Superstore192 Dunstable Road, Luton, LU4 8JJWalking directions to Al Madina Superstore
0.1 miSri Lankan Tamil Shop235 Dunstable Road, Luton, LU4 8BNWalking directions to Sri Lankan Tamil Shop
0.1 miAfghan Supermarket237a Dunstable Road, Luton, LU4 8BWWalking directions to Afghan Supermarket
0.1 miRomanian MinimarketLeagrave Road, Luton, LU4 8HXWalking directions to Romanian Minimarket

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Luton district (2025-26).

Band A£1,547
Band B£1,805
Band C£2,063
Band D£2,320
Band E£2,836
Band F£3,352
Band G£3,867
Band H£4,641

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LU4 8HT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Javed Iqbal Hussain

Beech Hill - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Rehana Malik

Beech Hill - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Rumi Chowdhury

Beech Hill - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Rachel Hopkins

Luton South and South Bedfordshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictLutonE06000032
Parliamentary ConstituencyLuton South and South BedfordshireE14001346
WardBeech HillE05014736
ParishLuton, unparished areaE43000027
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bury ParkE02003274
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Luton 017DE01015705
Police ForceBedfordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LU4 8HT

Is LU4 8HT (Bury Park) safe?

The area around LU4 8HT records about 117 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near LU4 8HT?

The median sale price around LU4 8HT in Bury Park is £235,000 (about £307 per square foot) based on 36 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LU4 8HT?

There are 19 schools close to LU4 8HT, including Mehria Primary School (Good), Beech Hill Community Primary School (Good) and Bury Park Educational Institute (Al - Hikmah Secondary School). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LU4 8HT?

The closest station to LU4 8HT is Luton, about 1,340 m away.

How deprived is the area around LU4 8HT?

LU4 8HT scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,969 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LU4 8HT (Bury Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Luton South and South Bedfordshire covering LU4 8HT is Rachel Hopkins (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Javed Iqbal Hussain (Labour Party), Rehana Malik (Labour Party) and Rumi Chowdhury (Labour Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.