Postcode LU4 8JU 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 moderate crime levels, with around 40.0 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 1.2 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Kingsway has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,913 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
Kingsway has a low crime rate, with approximately 40.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 22.5% 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 235 ft away from LU4 8JU.
Kingsway near LU4 8JU 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 8JU postcode area, located within Kingsway, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU4 8JU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Thonia Off Licence | 367 Dunstable Road, Luton, LU4 8BY | Walking directions to Thonia Off Licence |
| 0.1 mi | G & A Superstore | 363 Dunstable Road, Luton, LU4 8BY | Walking directions to G & A Superstore |
| 0.1 mi | Kingsway Superstore | 45 Kingsway, Luton, LU4 8EH | Walking directions to Kingsway Superstore |
| 0.1 mi | Newark General Store | Newark Road, Luton, LU4 8LE | Walking directions to Newark General Store |
| 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.