Postcode LU4 8QX 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 moderate crime levels, with around 56.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Challney is £46,000 per year. The nearest station is Leagrave located about 1.0 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Challney has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,842 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.
Challney has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 56.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 4.6% 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 of residents in Challney is £46,000 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from LU4 8QX.
Challney near LU4 8QX 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 no other stations nearby.
Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 in Challney area, with individual transactions ranging from £93,000 up to £510,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £367,500 |
| Flats | 5 | £100,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 39 | £333,000 |
| Terraced | 29 | £290,000 |
10 year median price trend in Challney
In the LU4 8QX postcode area, located within Challney, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU4 8QX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | D&S Food and Wine | Bradley Road, Luton, LU4 8SN | Walking directions to D&S Food and Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Bradley Convenience Store | 86 Bradley Road, Luton, LU4 8SW | Walking directions to Bradley Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | Belper Road, Luton, LU4 8RQ | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | Rose News | 3 Humberstone Road, Luton, LU4 9SP | Walking directions to Rose News |
| 0.3 mi | V & S Food and Wine | 22 Chaul End Lane, Luton, LU4 8EZ | Walking directions to V & S Food and Wine |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.