Postcode LU4 9RL 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 45.9 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 0.7 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Challney has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,701 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.
Challney has a low crime rate, with approximately 45.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 9.0% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LU4 9RL.
Challney near LU4 9RL 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Leagrave | N/A | Walking directions to Leagrave |
Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 in Challney area, with individual transactions ranging from £93,000 up to £510,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £367,500 |
| Flats | 5 | £100,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 39 | £333,000 |
| Terraced | 29 | £290,000 |
10 year median price trend in Challney
In the LU4 9RL postcode area, located within Challney, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU4 9RL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Delikatesy Polskie Smaczek | 40 Waller Avenue, Luton, LU4 9RR | Walking directions to Delikatesy Polskie Smaczek |
| 0.2 mi | Beechwood Expresses | 100 Beechwood Road, Luton, LU4 8RP | Walking directions to Beechwood Expresses |
| 0.2 mi | AKS Food City | 49 Waller Avenue, Luton, LU4 9RP | Walking directions to AKS Food City |
| 0.3 mi | Norton Foods | 58 Marsh Road, Luton, LU3 2NJ | Walking directions to Norton Foods |
| 0.3 mi | Punia Stores & Off Licence | 87 Dordans Road, Luton, LU4 9BS | Walking directions to Punia Stores & Off Licence |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.