Postcode LU4 8NP 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 92.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Kingsway is £44,316 per year. The nearest station is Leagrave located about 0.9 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Kingsway has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,131 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Kingsway has a high crime rate, with approximately 92.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.8% 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 per household in Kingsway is £44,316 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 237 ft away from LU4 8NP.
Kingsway near LU4 8NP 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Leagrave | N/A | Walking directions to Leagrave |
Based on 35 recent sales, the median property price is £255,000 in Beech Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £157,500 up to £450,000.
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 | 4 | £187,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £282,500 |
| Terraced | 15 | £236,000 |
10 year median price trend in Beech Hill
In the LU4 8NP postcode area, located within Kingsway, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU4 8NP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Blundell Road Convenience Store | 18 Blundell Road, Luton, LU3 1SH | Walking directions to Blundell Road Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Delikatesy Polskie Smaczek | 40 Waller Avenue, Luton, LU4 9RR | Walking directions to Delikatesy Polskie Smaczek |
| 0.3 mi | Beechwood Expresses | 100 Beechwood Road, Luton, LU4 8RP | Walking directions to Beechwood Expresses |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | 29 Alder Crescent, Luton, LU3 1TG | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 mi | AKS Food City | 49 Waller Avenue, Luton, LU4 9RP | Walking directions to AKS Food City |
Annual council tax rates for Luton district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.