Postcode LU4 9JU is located in an urban city, within the Leagrave 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 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Mayne Space.
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 25.4% 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 0 ft away from LU4 9JU.
Challney near LU4 9JU 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Leagrave | N/A | Walking directions to Leagrave |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Mayne Space | Medium | Walking directions to Mayne Space |
| 0.4 mi | Leagrave Park | Small | Walking directions to Leagrave Park |
Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 in Leagrave area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £455,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £420,000 |
| Flats | 5 | £140,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £333,750 |
| Terraced | 12 | £279,000 |
10 year median price trend in Leagrave
In the LU4 9JU postcode area, located within Challney, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU4 9JU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Mushkoor Foods | 71-73 Grange Avenue, Luton, LU4 9AS | Walking directions to Mushkoor Foods |
| 0.1 mi | Leagrave Superstore | High Street, Luton, LU4 9JY | Walking directions to Leagrave Superstore |
| 0.1 mi | Tops Food Store | 312 Oakley Road, Luton, LU4 9QD | Walking directions to Tops Food Store |
| 0.1 mi | Family Choice | 304 Oakley Road, Luton, LU4 9QD | Walking directions to Family Choice |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | 102 High Street, Leagrave, LU4 9LQ | Walking directions to Londis |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.