Postcode LU4 8QZ is located in an urban city, within the Challney ward of Luton in the East of England region, and forms part of the Lewsey South area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 171.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Lewsey South is £58,082 per year. The nearest station is Leagrave located about 1.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Lewsey South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,849 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
Lewsey South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 171.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Lewsey South is £58,082 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 25 ft away from LU4 8QZ.
Lewsey South near LU4 8QZ 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 in Challney area, with individual transactions ranging from £93,000 up to £515,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £366,250 |
| Flats | 7 | £100,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £326,000 |
| Terraced | 31 | £292,500 |
10 year median price trend in Challney
In the LU4 8QZ postcode area, located within Lewsey South, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU4 8QZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Bradley Convenience Store | 86 Bradley Road, Luton, LU4 8SW | Walking directions to Bradley Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | D&S Food and Wine | Bradley Road, Luton, LU4 8SN | Walking directions to D&S Food and Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | Belper Road, Luton, LU4 8RQ | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 mi | Rose News | 3 Humberstone Road, Luton, LU4 9SP | Walking directions to Rose News |
| 0.4 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.