Postcode LU4 8QS is located in an urban city, within the Challney ward of Luton in the East of England region, and forms part of the Challney area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 43.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Challney is £52,031 per year. The nearest station is Leagrave, about 1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Challney has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,519 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.
Challney has a low crime rate, with approximately 43.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Challney is £52,031 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from LU4 8QS.
Challney near LU4 8QS 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 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Leagrave | N/A | Walking directions to Leagrave |
Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £287,500 (about £362 per square foot) in Challney area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £515,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £392,500 | £418 |
| Semi-Detached | 33 | £305,000 | £382 |
| Terraced | 22 | £284,000 | £346 |
| Flats | 12 | £159,500 | £305 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £315,000 | £144,000 | £241,000 | £225,000 |
| 2017 | £340,000 | £142,000 | £257,000 | £230,000 |
| 2018 | £322,500 | £125,000 | £276,750 | £235,000 |
| 2019 | £335,000 | £168,000 | £268,000 | £250,000 |
| 2020 | £337,500 | £166,000 | £270,000 | £230,500 |
| 2021 | £350,000 | £153,500 | £286,000 | £240,000 |
| 2022 | £380,000 | £160,000 | £325,000 | £280,000 |
| 2023 | £330,000 | £135,000 | £347,500 | £257,500 |
| 2024 | £372,500 | £178,000 | £333,000 | £265,000 |
| 2025 | £376,000 | £127,000 | £325,000 | £290,000 |
| 2026 | — | £186,000 | £300,000 | £272,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £398 | £288 | £291 | £247 |
| 2017 | £288 | £281 | £292 | £297 |
| 2018 | £324 | £270 | £290 | £302 |
| 2019 | £311 | £255 | £292 | £303 |
| 2020 | £339 | £317 | £292 | £270 |
| 2021 | £344 | £300 | £317 | £326 |
| 2022 | £353 | £304 | £346 | £354 |
| 2023 | £346 | £321 | £368 | £317 |
| 2024 | £372 | £307 | £378 | £361 |
| 2025 | £413 | £292 | £388 | £340 |
| 2026 | — | £331 | £396 | £444 |
There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU4 8QS.
In the LU4 8QS postcode area, located within Challney, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU4 8QS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Rose News | 3 Humberstone Road, Luton, LU4 9SP | Walking directions to Rose News |
| 0.2 mi | D&S Food and Wine | Bradley Road, Luton, LU4 8SN | Walking directions to D&S Food and Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Bradley Convenience Store | 86 Bradley Road, Luton, LU4 8SW | Walking directions to Bradley Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | Belper Road, Luton, LU4 8RQ | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 mi | V & S Food and Wine | 22 Chaul End Lane, Luton, LU4 8EZ | Walking directions to V & S Food and Wine |
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.
Elected local representatives for LU4 8QS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Basid Mahmood
Challney - Elected 4 May 2023
Khtija Ghaus Malik
Challney - Elected 4 May 2023
Tom Shaw
Challney - Elected 4 May 2023
Sarah Owen
Luton North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LU4 8QS records about 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around LU4 8QS in Challney is £287,500 (about £362 per square foot) based on 75 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to LU4 8QS, including Downside Primary School (Good), Challney High School for Boys (Outstanding) and Challney High School for Girls (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LU4 8QS is Leagrave, about 1,537 m away.
LU4 8QS scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,519 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Luton North covering LU4 8QS is Sarah Owen (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Basid Mahmood (Labour Party), Khtija Ghaus Malik (Labour Party) and Tom Shaw (Labour Party).
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.