Postcode LU4 9RX 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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 68.3 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 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Challney has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,723 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
Challney has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 68.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 6.1% 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 9RX.
Challney near LU4 9RX 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 9RX postcode area, located within Challney, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU4 9RX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Delikatesy Polskie Smaczek | 40 Waller Avenue, Luton, LU4 9RR | Walking directions to Delikatesy Polskie Smaczek |
| 0.1 mi | Beechwood Expresses | 100 Beechwood Road, Luton, LU4 8RP | Walking directions to Beechwood Expresses |
| 0.1 mi | AKS Food City | 49 Waller Avenue, Luton, LU4 9RP | Walking directions to AKS Food City |
| 0.2 mi | Hamza Supermarket | 223 Beechwood Road, Luton, LU4 9RZ | Walking directions to Hamza Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | On the Run | Dunstable Road, Luton, LU4 8DG | Walking directions to On the Run |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.