Postcode LU4 9BZ 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 0.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Limbury Mead POS.
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 an average crime rate, with approximately 59.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Leagrave is £46,932 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 101 ft away from LU4 9BZ.
Leagrave near LU4 9BZ 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Leagrave Park | Small | Walking directions to Leagrave Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £410,000 | £390 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £321,250 | £343 |
| Terraced | 19 | £289,500 | £378 |
| Flats | 10 | £119,750 | £261 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU4 9BZ.
In the LU4 9BZ postcode area, located within Leagrave, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU4 9BZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | STS Supermarket | 193 Marsh Road, Luton, LU3 2QQ | Walking directions to STS Supermarket |
| 0.1 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 |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | 164-170 Marsh Road, Luton, LU3 2QL | Walking directions to Lidl |
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.
Elected local representatives for LU4 9BZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Francis Steer
Leagrave - Elected 4 May 2023
Maria Freda Lovell
Leagrave - Elected 4 May 2023
Sarah Owen
Luton North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LU4 9BZ 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.
The median sale price around LU4 9BZ in Leagrave is £300,000 (about £359 per square foot) based on 66 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to LU4 9BZ, including Beechwood Primary School (Good), Norton Road Primary School (Good) and King's House Moorlands (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LU4 9BZ is Leagrave, about 271 m away.
LU4 9BZ 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).
The Member of Parliament for Luton North covering LU4 9BZ 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).
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.