Postcode LU4 9BP 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 41.1 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 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Limbury Mead POS.
Challney has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,290 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.
Challney has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 11.5% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 85 ft away from LU4 9BP.
Challney near LU4 9BP 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Leagrave | N/A | Walking directions to Leagrave |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Limbury Mead POS | Large | Walking directions to Limbury Mead POS |
| 0.4 mi | Leagrave Park | Small | Walking directions to Leagrave Park |
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 9BP postcode area, located within Challney, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU4 9BP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Polskie Smaki | Marsh Road, Luton, LU3 2RW | Walking directions to Polskie Smaki |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | 171-177 Marsh Road, Luton, LU3 2QG | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Punia Stores & Off Licence | 87 Dordans Road, Luton, LU4 9BS | Walking directions to Punia Stores & Off Licence |
| 0.2 mi | Leagrave General Stores | 193 Marsh Road, Luton, LU3 2QQ | Walking directions to Leagrave General Stores |
| 0.2 mi | V.S Food and Wine | 38 Linden Road, Luton, LU4 9QZ | 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.