Postcode LU4 8QF 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 very high crime levels, with around 119.1 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 0.9 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 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 very high crime rate, with approximately 119.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Kingsway is £39,400 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 61 ft away from LU4 8QF.
Kingsway near LU4 8QF 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 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 8QF 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 8QF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | 29 Alder Crescent, Luton, LU3 1TG | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 mi | Newark General Store | Newark Road, Luton, LU4 8LE | Walking directions to Newark General Store |
| 0.3 mi | Blundell Road Convenience Store | 18 Blundell Road, Luton, LU3 1SH | Walking directions to Blundell Road Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Bismillah Food Store | 27 Bishopscote Road, Luton, LU3 1NZ | Walking directions to Bismillah Food Store |
| 0.3 mi | A&S Food | 46 Bishopscote Road, Luton, LU3 1PB | Walking directions to A&S Food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.