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LU4 9DQ

Jonathan Henry Place

Challney

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Detailed insights for LU4 9DQ

Overview

Postcode LU4 9DQ 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 65.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 21% 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 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Mayne Space.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
39.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

7/10

Leagrave has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,766 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Leagrave has an average crime rate, with approximately 65.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

39.7%

Approximately 39.7% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Leagrave is £46,932 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from LU4 9DQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Leagrave near LU4 9DQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Leagrave located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LU4 9DQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Leagrave

N/A

Walking directions to Leagrave

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LU4 9DQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miMayne SpaceMediumWalking directions to Mayne Space

Area Profile

Population
132
Population density
9,705.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.4(0%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.75(+27%)
Public order
6.66(+30%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.18(-3%)
Other theft
4.76(-13%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
28
21.21%
African
20
15.15%
Caribbean
14
10.61%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
14
10.61%
Other White
14
10.61%
Total population: 132

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
45
46.88%
Level 3 (A level)
17
17.71%
No qualifications
14
14.58%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
10
10.42%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
9
9.38%
Total 16+ residents: 96

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
16
25.4%
Owns with a mortgage
12
19.05%
Shared ownership
11
17.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
15.87%
Social rents from council
9
14.29%
Total households: 63

Property prices in Challney

Median price£287,500
Price per sq ft£362
Sales (last 12 months)75
Typical range (middle 50%)£220K – £342K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Challney over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£392,500£418
Semi-Detached33£305,000£382
Terraced22£284,000£346
Flats12£159,500£305

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Challney

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Challney.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Challney.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Challney.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Challney.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Challney in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU4 9DQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU4 9DQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Oct 202550, Jonathan Henry Place, Luton, LU4 9DQFlatsLeasehold£160,000
28 Jul 202546, Jonathan Henry Place, Luton, LU4 9DQFlatsLeasehold£99,000
15 Jul 202513, Jonathan Henry Place, Luton, LU4 9DQFlatsLeasehold£157,000
15 May 2026132, High Street, Luton, LU4 9LJSemi-DetachedFreehold£295,000
04 Jul 2025147, High Street, Luton, LU4 9LEDetachedFreehold£355,000

Schools

In the LU4 9DQ postcode area, located within Leagrave, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LU4 9DQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableAl Hikmah Boys SchoolOther independent school

Good

0.1 miSecondaryChallney High School for GirlsAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.1 miPrimaryLeagrave Primary SchoolFoundation school

Outstanding

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU4 9DQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LU4 9DQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLondis102 High Street, Leagrave, LU4 9LQWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miLeagrave Superstore27 High Street, Luton, LU4 9JYWalking directions to Leagrave Superstore
0.3 miTops Food Store312 Oakley Road, Luton, LU4 9QDWalking directions to Tops Food Store
0.3 miFamily Choice304 Oakley Road, Luton, LU4 9QDWalking directions to Family Choice
0.3 miFirst Choice Convenience StoreAddington Way, Luton, LU4 9FZWalking directions to First Choice Convenience Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Luton district (2025-26).

Band A£1,547
Band B£1,805
Band C£2,063
Band D£2,320
Band E£2,836
Band F£3,352
Band G£3,867
Band H£4,641

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LU4 9DQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Basid Mahmood

Challney - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Khtija Ghaus Malik

Challney - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Tom Shaw

Challney - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Sarah Owen

Luton North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictLutonE06000032
Parliamentary ConstituencyLuton NorthE14001345
WardChallneyE05014740
ParishLuton, unparished areaE43000027
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)LeagraveE02003262
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Luton 005BE01015751
Police ForceBedfordshire
Postcode Introduced2016-02-01

Frequently asked questions about LU4 9DQ

Is LU4 9DQ (Leagrave) safe?

The area around LU4 9DQ records about 65 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.

What is the average house price near LU4 9DQ?

The median sale price around LU4 9DQ in Leagrave is £287,500 (about £362 per square foot) based on 75 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LU4 9DQ?

There are 16 schools close to LU4 9DQ, including Al Hikmah Boys School (Good), Challney High School for Girls (Outstanding) and Leagrave Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LU4 9DQ?

The closest station to LU4 9DQ is Leagrave, about 873 m away.

How deprived is the area around LU4 9DQ?

LU4 9DQ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,766 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LU4 9DQ (Leagrave) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Luton North covering LU4 9DQ 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).

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Data Sources

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.