Postcode LU4 9FL is located in an urban city, within the Challney ward 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 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.
Challney has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,375 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 16% 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 256 ft away from LU4 9FL.
Challney near LU4 9FL 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 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 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU4 9FL.
In the LU4 9FL postcode area, located within Challney, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU4 9FL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | First Choice Convenience Store | Addington Way, Luton, LU4 9FZ | Walking directions to First Choice Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Family Choice | 304 Oakley Road, Luton, LU4 9QD | Walking directions to Family Choice |
| 0.2 mi | Tops Food Store | 312 Oakley Road, Luton, LU4 9QD | Walking directions to Tops Food Store |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | 102 High Street, Leagrave, LU4 9LQ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 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 9FL, 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 9FL 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, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around LU4 9FL in Challney is £287,500 (about £362 per square foot) based on 75 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to LU4 9FL, including Challney High School for Girls (Outstanding), King's House Moorlands (Good) and Al Hikmah Boys School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LU4 9FL is Leagrave, about 828 m away.
LU4 9FL scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,375 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 9FL 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.