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LU4 9NR

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Leagrave

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Overview

Postcode LU4 9NR 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 69.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 15% 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 0.7 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
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
70
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
86.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

9/10

Leagrave has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,830 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Leagrave has a high crime rate, with approximately 69.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

86.6%

Approximately 86.6% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 17 ft away from LU4 9NR.

Flood risk

No risk

Leagrave near LU4 9NR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Leagrave located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LU4 9NR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Leagrave

N/A

Walking directions to Leagrave

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LU4 9NR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miMayne SpaceMediumWalking directions to Mayne Space

Area Profile

Population
523
Population density
40,859.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.13(-5%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.62(+26%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.53(+19%)
Public order
7.53(+47%)
Other theft
6.2(+13%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Bangladeshi
244
46.65%
British
92
17.59%
Pakistani
51
9.75%
African
40
7.65%
Caribbean
23
4.4%
Total population: 523

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
105
30.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
67
19.65%
Level 4+ (Degree)
64
18.77%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
51
14.96%
Level 3 (A level)
39
11.44%
Total 16+ residents: 341

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
101
84.87%
Owns with a mortgage
10
8.4%
Private landlord or letting agency
4
3.36%
Other social rented
2
1.68%
Owns outright
1
0.84%
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 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU4 9NR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU4 9NR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Dec 20253, Wharfedale, Luton, LU4 9XSTerracedFreehold£289,500
16 Dec 20253, Wharfedale, Luton, LU4 9XSTerracedFreehold£289,500
30 Oct 202552, Green Court, Green Close, Luton, LU4 9PJFlatsLeasehold£105,000
15 Dec 2025142, Hockwell Ring, Luton, LU4 9NLSemi-DetachedFreehold£280,000
28 Aug 2025128, Hockwell Ring, Luton, LU4 9NJSemi-DetachedFreehold£335,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LU4 9NR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryLeagrave Primary SchoolFoundation school

Outstanding

0.3 miNurseryThe Gill Blowers Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryPirton Hill Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU4 9NR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LU4 9NR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miNisa Local9-13 The Green, Luton, LU4 9PGWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.2 miHockwell Food & WineAcworth Crescent, Luton, LU4 9PGWalking directions to Hockwell Food & Wine
0.3 miLondis102 High Street, Leagrave, LU4 9LQWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miLeagrave Superstore27 High Street, Luton, LU4 9JYWalking directions to Leagrave Superstore
0.5 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 9NR, 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 005AE01015749
Police ForceBedfordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LU4 9NR

Is LU4 9NR (Leagrave) safe?

The area around LU4 9NR records about 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 9NR?

The median sale price around LU4 9NR 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 9NR?

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

What is the nearest station to LU4 9NR?

The closest station to LU4 9NR is Leagrave, about 1,081 m away.

How deprived is the area around LU4 9NR?

LU4 9NR scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,830 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Luton North covering LU4 9NR 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.