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LU4 9HB

Hunston Close

Leagrave

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Detailed insights for LU4 9HB

Overview

Postcode LU4 9HB is located in an urban city, within the Leagrave ward of Luton in the East of England region, and forms part of the Leagrave area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 38.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 53% 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 0.8 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Mayne Space.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
14.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

7/10

Leagrave has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,063 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Leagrave has a low crime rate, with approximately 38.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

14.3%

Approximately 14.3% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 277 ft away from LU4 9HB.

Flood risk

Very low

Leagrave near LU4 9HB has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Leagrave located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LU4 9HB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Leagrave

N/A

Walking directions to Leagrave

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
347
Population density
8,897.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.57(-32%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.65(-34%)
Public order
4.18(-18%)
Vehicle crime
2.78(-37%)
Other crime
2.09(+7%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
121
35.48%
Pakistani
38
11.14%
Caribbean
34
9.97%
Other White
31
9.09%
African
26
7.62%
Total population: 341

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
77
28.52%
No qualifications
60
22.22%
Level 3 (A level)
42
15.56%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
15.19%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
10%
Total 16+ residents: 270

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
52
43.7%
Owns outright
31
26.05%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
15.97%
Other social rented
11
9.24%
Social rents from council
6
5.04%
Total households: 119

Property prices in Leagrave

Median price£300,000
Price per sq ft£359
Sales (last 12 months)66
Typical range (middle 50%)£271K – £344K

Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 (about £359 per square foot) in Leagrave area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £455,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Leagrave over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£410,000£390
Semi-Detached28£321,250£343
Terraced19£289,500£378
Flats10£119,750£261

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Leagrave

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Leagrave.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£295,000£150,000£245,000£210,000
2017£343,000£140,750£255,000£215,000
2018£300,000£141,000£251,250£225,000
2019£350,000£120,000£256,000£201,250
2020£330,000£117,000£271,500£219,000
2021£350,000£126,000£280,000£240,000
2022£380,500£160,000£326,000£280,000
2023£385,000£122,000£317,500£264,500
2024£393,750£126,000£320,000£285,000
2025£387,500£126,250£325,000£288,500
2026£315,000£117,500£325,000£300,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Leagrave.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Leagrave.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£347£249£267£308
2017£263£274£289£282
2018£308£343£292£310
2019£291£254£283£296
2020£332£259£279£315
2021£329£234£310£344
2022£377£263£355£372
2023£369£269£329£357
2024£350£278£339£346
2025£390£264£346£373
2026£390£218£359£378
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Leagrave.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU4 9HB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU4 9HB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Sept 20259, Hunston Close, Luton, LU4 9HBSemi-DetachedFreehold£350,000
11 Mar 2026148D, Butely Road, Luton, LU4 9EYTerracedLeasehold£280,000
12 Sept 202517, Trimley Close, Luton, LU4 9HJSemi-DetachedFreehold£325,000
10 Dec 202589, Brickly Road, Luton, LU4 9EFTerracedFreehold£282,000
14 Apr 202585, Brickly Road, Luton, LU4 9EFTerracedFreehold£313,000

Schools

In the LU4 9HB postcode area, located within Leagrave, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LU4 9HB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryPirton Hill Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miNurseryThe Gill Blowers Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryLeagrave Primary SchoolFoundation school

Outstanding

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU4 9HB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LU4 9HB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miNisa Local9-13 The Green, Luton, LU4 9PGWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.3 miHockwell Food & WineAcworth Crescent, Luton, LU4 9PGWalking directions to Hockwell Food & Wine
0.3 miThe Bungalow Shop177 Toddington Road, Luton, LU4 9EBWalking directions to The Bungalow Shop

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 9HB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Francis Steer

Leagrave - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Maria Freda Lovell

Leagrave - 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
WardLeagraveE05014744
ParishLuton, unparished areaE43000027
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)LeagraveE02003262
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Luton 005CE01015752
Police ForceBedfordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LU4 9HB

Is LU4 9HB (Leagrave) safe?

The area around LU4 9HB records about 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 9HB?

The median sale price around LU4 9HB in Leagrave is £300,000 (about £359 per square foot) based on 66 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LU4 9HB?

There are 16 schools close to LU4 9HB, including Pirton Hill Primary School (Good), The Gill Blowers Nursery School (Good) and Leagrave Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LU4 9HB?

The closest station to LU4 9HB is Leagrave, about 1,305 m away.

How deprived is the area around LU4 9HB?

LU4 9HB scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,063 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Luton North covering LU4 9HB is Sarah Owen (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Francis Steer (Labour Party) and Maria Freda Lovell (Labour Party).

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.