Postcode LU4 8RP is located in an urban city, within the Challney 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 0.8 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 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 5.2% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LU4 8RP.
Kingsway near LU4 8RP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £312,500 in Challney area, with individual transactions ranging from £93,000 up to £530,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £370,000 |
| Flats | 5 | £100,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 37 | £333,000 |
| Terraced | 37 | £285,500 |
10 years price trend in Challney
In the LU4 8RP postcode area, located within Kingsway, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Downside Primary School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Maidenhall Primary School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Beechwood Primary School | Community school | Good |
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Beech Hill Bowling Club | 407 Dunstable Road, Luton, LU4 8DA | |
| 0.4 mi | The Leicester Arms | 531 Dunstable Road, Luton, LU4 8QW |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.