Postcode LU4 9GN 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 of residents in Challney is £46,000 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 residents 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 of residents in Challney is £46,000 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 32 ft away from LU4 9GN.
Challney near LU4 9GN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £312,500 in Challney area, with individual transactions ranging from £93,000 up to £530,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £370,000 |
| Flats | 5 | £100,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 37 | £333,000 |
| Terraced | 37 | £285,500 |
10 years price trend in Challney
In the LU4 9GN postcode area, located within Challney, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Royal British Legion Club | Marsh Road, Luton, LU3 2NL | |
| 0.5 mi | The Leicester Arms | 531 Dunstable Road, Luton, LU4 8QW |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.