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LU4 8JD

Westbourne Road

Beech Hill

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Detailed insights for LU4 8JD

Overview

Postcode LU4 8JD 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 0.9 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
117
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
8.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

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

8.9%

Approximately 8.9% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 265 ft away from LU4 8JD.

Flood risk

No risk

Bury Park near LU4 8JD 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LU4 8JD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Luton

N/A

Walking directions to Luton

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
442
Population density
12,131.1 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

Pakistani
209
47.07%
Bangladeshi
50
11.26%
Other Asian
36
8.11%
Other White
35
7.88%
Indian
34
7.66%
Total population: 444

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
113
33.53%
Level 4+ (Degree)
90
26.71%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
59
17.51%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
9.79%
Level 3 (A level)
26
7.72%
Total 16+ residents: 337

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
49
48.51%
Owns outright
23
22.77%
Owns with a mortgage
15
14.85%
Other social rented
8
7.92%
Other forms of private rent
5
4.95%
Total households: 101

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 8JD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU4 8JD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Oct 202548, Westbourne Road, Luton, LU4 8JDSemi-DetachedFreehold£425,000
05 Jun 202513A, Westbourne Road, Luton, LU4 8JDFlatsLeasehold£165,000
05 Jun 202530, Westbourne Road, Luton, LU4 8JDSemi-DetachedFreehold£255,000
28 Aug 202518B, Conway Road, Luton, LU4 8JADetachedFreehold£315,000
09 Jan 202662, Hampton Road, Luton, LU4 8ARTerracedFreehold£215,000

Schools

In the LU4 8JD postcode area, located within Bury Park, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LU4 8JD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miNot applicableMehria Primary SchoolOther independent school

Good

0.1 miPrimaryBeech Hill Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableActive Support Education CentreOther independent special school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LU4 8JD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miRomanian MinimarketLeagrave Road, Luton, LU4 8HXWalking directions to Romanian Minimarket
0.1 miPolish Mini Market150 Leagrave Road, Luton, LU4 8HXWalking directions to Polish Mini Market
0.1 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 miOne StopLeagrave Road, Luton, LU4 8HXWalking directions to One Stop

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 8JD, 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 8JD

Is LU4 8JD (Bury Park) safe?

The area around LU4 8JD 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 8JD?

The median sale price around LU4 8JD 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 8JD?

There are 18 schools close to LU4 8JD, including Mehria Primary School (Good), Beech Hill Community Primary School (Good) and Active Support Education Centre (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LU4 8JD?

The closest station to LU4 8JD is Luton, about 1,474 m away.

How deprived is the area around LU4 8JD?

LU4 8JD 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 8JD (Bury Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Luton South and South Bedfordshire covering LU4 8JD 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).

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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.