Postcode LU4 8RB 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 194.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Lewsey South is £47,500 per year. The nearest station is Leagrave located about 1.1 miles away. There are 5 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 194.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 21.9% 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 of residents in Lewsey South is £47,500 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 276 ft away from LU4 8RB.
Lewsey South near LU4 8RB 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 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 8RB postcode area, located within Lewsey South, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU4 8RB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | D&S Food and Wine | Bradley Road, Luton, LU4 8SN | Walking directions to D&S Food and Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Rose News | 3 Humberstone Road, Luton, LU4 9SP | Walking directions to Rose News |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Local Dunstable Road | 735 Dunstable Road, Luton, LU4 0DU | Walking directions to Nisa Local Dunstable Road |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.