Postcode LU4 9FH is located in an urban city, within the Challney area of Luton in the East of England region, and forms part of the Challney area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 59.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 28% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Challney is £52,031 per year. The median sale price in Challney is £288,750 (around £363 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £250,500 and £352,500. The nearest station is Leagrave, about 0.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Mayne Space.
Challney has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,553 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.
Challney has an average crime rate, with approximately 59.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 82.3% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 88 ft away from LU4 9FH.
Challney near LU4 9FH 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 |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Mayne Space | Medium | Walking directions to Mayne Space |
Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £288,750 (about £363 per square foot) in Challney area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £515,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £415,500 | £378 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £319,000 | £384 |
| Terraced | 18 | £281,500 | £355 |
| Flats | 10 | £169,000 | £293 |
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 | £380,500 | £113,500 | £325,000 | £290,000 |
| 2026 | £455,000 | £162,000 | £320,000 | £285,000 |
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 | £404 | £282 | £387 | £344 |
| 2026 | £309 | £312 | £390 | £411 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU4 9FH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct 2025 | 50, Jonathan Henry Place, Luton, LU4 9DQ | Flats | Leasehold | £160,000 | |
| 28 Jul 2025 | 46, Jonathan Henry Place, Luton, LU4 9DQ | Flats | Leasehold | £99,000 | |
| 15 Jul 2025 | 13, Jonathan Henry Place, Luton, LU4 9DQ | Flats | Leasehold | £157,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 137, Rodeheath, Luton, LU4 9XH | Flats | Leasehold | £100,000 | |
| 07 Aug 2025 | 115, Rodeheath, Luton, LU4 9XH | Flats | Leasehold | £93,000 |
In the LU4 9FH postcode area, located within Challney, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Secondary | Challney High School for Girls | Academy converter | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 Jan 2020. | |
| 0.1 mi | Not applicable | Al Hikmah Boys School | Other independent school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Jun 2023. | |
| 0.1 mi | Not applicable | King's House Moorlands | Other independent school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 1 Oct 2024. |
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LU4 9FH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Londis | 102 High Street, Luton, LU4 9LQ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | First Choice Convenience Store | Addington Way, Luton, LU4 9FZ | Walking directions to First Choice Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Leagrave Superstore | 27 High Street, Luton, LU4 9JY | Walking directions to Leagrave Superstore |
| 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 |
Annual council tax rates for Luton district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LU4 9FH, 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 9FH records about 59 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, criminal damage and arson and public order.
The median sale price around LU4 9FH in Challney is £288,750 (about £363 per square foot) based on 66 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to LU4 9FH, including Challney High School for Girls (Outstanding), Al Hikmah Boys School (Good) and King's House Moorlands (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to LU4 9FH is Leagrave, about 844 m away.
LU4 9FH scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,553 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 9FH 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).