Postcode LU4 9BY is located in an urban city, within the Challney ward of Luton in the East of England region, and forms part of the Leagrave area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 70.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Leagrave is £42,400 per year. The nearest station is Leagrave located about 0.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Leagrave Park.
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.
Leagrave has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 70.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.9% 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.
The average income of residents in Leagrave is £42,400 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 154 ft away from LU4 9BY.
Leagrave near LU4 9BY 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 9BY postcode area, located within Leagrave, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU4 9BY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | V.S Food and Wine | 38 Linden Road, Luton, LU4 9QZ | Walking directions to V.S Food and Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Leagrave General Stores | 193 Marsh Road, Luton, LU3 2QQ | Walking directions to Leagrave General Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | 171-177 Marsh Road, Luton, LU3 2QG | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Polskie Smaki | Marsh Road, Luton, LU3 2RW | Walking directions to Polskie Smaki |
| 0.2 mi | P&A Food & Wine | 4a Willow Way, Luton, LU3 2SD | Walking directions to P&A Food & Wine |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.