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LU4 9AE

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Leagrave

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Detailed insights for LU4 9AE

Overview

Postcode LU4 9AE is located in an urban city, within the Leagrave ward of Luton in the East of England region, and forms part of the Leagrave area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 59.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 27% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Leagrave is £46,932 per year. The nearest station is Leagrave, about 0.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Leagrave Common.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
2.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

7/10

Leagrave has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,606 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Leagrave has an average crime rate, with approximately 59.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.3%

Approximately 2.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 31.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Leagrave is £46,932 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 87 ft away from LU4 9AE.

Flood risk

No risk

Leagrave near LU4 9AE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Leagrave located about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LU4 9AE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Leagrave

N/A

Walking directions to Leagrave

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LU4 9AE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miLeagrave CommonLargeWalking directions to Leagrave Common
0.4 miMayne SpaceMediumWalking directions to Mayne Space
0.2 miLeagrave ParkSmallWalking directions to Leagrave Park

Area Profile

Population
365
Population density
5,413 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.46(-19%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.67(+1%)
Public order
8.49(+66%)
Vehicle crime
8.49(+93%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.31(-16%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
121
32.79%
Indian
42
11.38%
African
38
10.3%
Caribbean
32
8.67%
Other White
32
8.67%
Total population: 369

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
93
33.45%
No qualifications
59
21.22%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
39
14.03%
Level 3 (A level)
32
11.51%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
10.79%
Total 16+ residents: 278

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
56
42.42%
Owns with a mortgage
40
30.3%
Private landlord or letting agency
31
23.48%
Social rents from council
2
1.52%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.52%
Total households: 132

Property prices in Leagrave

Median price£300,000
Price per sq ft£359
Sales (last 12 months)66
Typical range (middle 50%)£271K – £344K

Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 (about £359 per square foot) in Leagrave area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £455,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Leagrave over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£410,000£390
Semi-Detached28£321,250£343
Terraced19£289,500£378
Flats10£119,750£261

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Leagrave

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Leagrave.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£295,000£150,000£245,000£210,000
2017£343,000£140,750£255,000£215,000
2018£300,000£141,000£251,250£225,000
2019£350,000£120,000£256,000£201,250
2020£330,000£117,000£271,500£219,000
2021£350,000£126,000£280,000£240,000
2022£380,500£160,000£326,000£280,000
2023£385,000£122,000£317,500£264,500
2024£393,750£126,000£320,000£285,000
2025£387,500£126,250£325,000£288,500
2026£315,000£117,500£325,000£300,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Leagrave.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Leagrave.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£347£249£267£308
2017£263£274£289£282
2018£308£343£292£310
2019£291£254£283£296
2020£332£259£279£315
2021£329£234£310£344
2022£377£263£355£372
2023£369£269£329£357
2024£350£278£339£346
2025£390£264£346£373
2026£390£218£359£378
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Leagrave.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Leagrave in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU4 9AE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU4 9AE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Mar 202517, The Avenue, Luton, LU4 9AFTerracedFreehold£330,000
24 Feb 202571, The Avenue, Luton, LU4 9AFDetachedFreehold£340,000
21 Mar 202544, Grange Avenue, Luton, LU4 9ATTerracedFreehold£280,000
11 Jul 202558, The Avenue, Luton, LU4 9AQSemi-DetachedFreehold£415,000
30 Apr 202560, The Avenue, Luton, LU4 9AQSemi-DetachedFreehold£300,000

Schools

In the LU4 9AE postcode area, located within Leagrave, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LU4 9AE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableKing's House MoorlandsOther independent school

Good

0.3 miNurseryThe Gill Blowers Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryBeechwood Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU4 9AE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LU4 9AE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMushkoor Foods71-73 Grange Avenue, Luton, LU4 9ASWalking directions to Mushkoor Foods
0.3 miLeagrave Superstore27 High Street, Luton, LU4 9JYWalking directions to Leagrave Superstore
0.3 miP&A Food & Wine4a Willow Way, Luton, LU3 2SDWalking directions to P&A Food & Wine
0.3 miSTS Supermarket193 Marsh Road, Luton, LU3 2QQWalking directions to STS Supermarket
0.3 miTops Food Store312 Oakley Road, Luton, LU4 9QDWalking directions to Tops Food Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Luton district (2025-26).

Band A£1,547
Band B£1,805
Band C£2,063
Band D£2,320
Band E£2,836
Band F£3,352
Band G£3,867
Band H£4,641

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LU4 9AE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Francis Steer

Leagrave - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Maria Freda Lovell

Leagrave - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Sarah Owen

Luton North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictLutonE06000032
Parliamentary ConstituencyLuton NorthE14001345
WardLeagraveE05014744
ParishLuton, unparished areaE43000027
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)LeagraveE02003262
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Luton 005FE01015755
Police ForceBedfordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LU4 9AE

Is LU4 9AE (Leagrave) safe?

The area around LU4 9AE records about 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 public order.

What is the average house price near LU4 9AE?

The median sale price around LU4 9AE in Leagrave is £300,000 (about £359 per square foot) based on 66 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LU4 9AE?

There are 16 schools close to LU4 9AE, including King's House Moorlands (Good), The Gill Blowers Nursery School (Good) and Beechwood Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LU4 9AE?

The closest station to LU4 9AE is Leagrave, about 211 m away.

How deprived is the area around LU4 9AE?

LU4 9AE scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,606 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LU4 9AE (Leagrave) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Luton North covering LU4 9AE is Sarah Owen (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Francis Steer (Labour Party) and Maria Freda Lovell (Labour Party).

Data Sources

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.