Postcode LU4 9DB 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 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 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the 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 an average crime rate, with approximately 59.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 15.4% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 176 ft away from LU4 9DB.
Leagrave near LU4 9DB 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Leagrave Park | Small | Walking directions to Leagrave Park |
Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £287,500 (about £362 per square foot) in Challney area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £515,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £392,500 | £418 |
| Semi-Detached | 33 | £305,000 | £382 |
| Terraced | 22 | £284,000 | £346 |
| Flats | 12 | £159,500 | £305 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £315,000 | £144,000 | £241,000 | £225,000 |
| 2017 | £340,000 | £142,000 | £257,000 | £230,000 |
| 2018 | £322,500 | £125,000 | £276,750 | £235,000 |
| 2019 | £335,000 | £168,000 | £268,000 | £250,000 |
| 2020 | £337,500 | £166,000 | £270,000 | £230,500 |
| 2021 | £350,000 | £153,500 | £286,000 | £240,000 |
| 2022 | £380,000 | £160,000 | £325,000 | £280,000 |
| 2023 | £330,000 | £135,000 | £347,500 | £257,500 |
| 2024 | £372,500 | £178,000 | £333,000 | £265,000 |
| 2025 | £376,000 | £127,000 | £325,000 | £290,000 |
| 2026 | — | £186,000 | £300,000 | £272,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £398 | £288 | £291 | £247 |
| 2017 | £288 | £281 | £292 | £297 |
| 2018 | £324 | £270 | £290 | £302 |
| 2019 | £311 | £255 | £292 | £303 |
| 2020 | £339 | £317 | £292 | £270 |
| 2021 | £344 | £300 | £317 | £326 |
| 2022 | £353 | £304 | £346 | £354 |
| 2023 | £346 | £321 | £368 | £317 |
| 2024 | £372 | £307 | £378 | £361 |
| 2025 | £413 | £292 | £388 | £340 |
| 2026 | — | £331 | £396 | £444 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU4 9DB.
In the LU4 9DB postcode area, located within Leagrave, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU4 9DB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | V.S Food and Wine | 38 Linden Road, Luton, LU4 9QZ | Walking directions to V.S Food and Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Mushkoor Foods | 71-73 Grange Avenue, Luton, LU4 9AS | Walking directions to Mushkoor Foods |
| 0.2 mi | Tops Food Store | 312 Oakley Road, Luton, LU4 9QD | Walking directions to Tops Food Store |
| 0.2 mi | Family Choice | 304 Oakley Road, Luton, LU4 9QD | Walking directions to Family Choice |
| 0.3 mi | Leagrave Superstore | 27 High Street, Luton, LU4 9JY | Walking directions to Leagrave Superstore |
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 9DB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Basid Mahmood
Challney - Elected 4 May 2023
Khtija Ghaus Malik
Challney - Elected 4 May 2023
Tom Shaw
Challney - Elected 4 May 2023
Sarah Owen
Luton North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LU4 9DB 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 9DB in Leagrave is £287,500 (about £362 per square foot) based on 75 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to LU4 9DB, including Beechwood Primary School (Good), King's House Moorlands (Good) and Challney High School for Girls (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LU4 9DB is Leagrave, about 328 m away.
LU4 9DB 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 9DB is Sarah Owen (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Basid Mahmood (Labour Party), Khtija Ghaus Malik (Labour Party) and Tom Shaw (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.