Postcode LU4 9GL 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 41.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Challney is £52,031 per year. The nearest station is Leagrave located about 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Challney has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,290 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.
Challney has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from LU4 9GL.
Challney near LU4 9GL 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Leagrave | N/A | Walking directions to Leagrave |
Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 in Challney area, with individual transactions ranging from £93,000 up to £515,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £366,250 |
| Flats | 7 | £100,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £326,000 |
| Terraced | 31 | £292,500 |
10 year median price trend in Challney
In the LU4 9GL postcode area, located within Challney, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU4 9GL
| 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 |
| 0.1 mi | Hamza Supermarket | 223 Beechwood Road, Luton, LU4 9RZ | Walking directions to Hamza Supermarket |
| 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 | First Choice Convenience Store | Addington Way, Luton, LU4 9FZ | Walking directions to First Choice Convenience Store |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.