Postcode LU4 9BW 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 47.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Challney is £52,031 per year. The nearest station is Leagrave located about 0.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Challney has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,701 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.
Challney has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 47.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.5% 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 per household in Challney is £52,031 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 129 ft away from LU4 9BW.
Challney near LU4 9BW 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Leagrave | N/A | Walking directions to Leagrave |
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 9BW postcode area, located within Challney, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU4 9BW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Norton Foods | 58 Marsh Road, Luton, LU3 2NJ | Walking directions to Norton Foods |
| 0.1 mi | Santhos Food and Wine | 60 Marsh Road, Luton, LU3 2NJ | Walking directions to Santhos Food and Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Punia Stores & Off Licence | 87 Dordans Road, Luton, LU4 9BS | Walking directions to Punia Stores & Off Licence |
| 0.2 mi | Blundell Road Convenience Store | 18 Blundell Road, Luton, LU3 1SH | Walking directions to Blundell Road Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Hamza Supermarket | 223 Beechwood Road, Luton, LU4 9RZ | Walking directions to Hamza Supermarket |
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.