Postcode LU4 9SF 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 0.8 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 3.2% 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 98 ft away from LU4 9SF.
Challney near LU4 9SF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £312,500 in Challney area, with individual transactions ranging from £93,000 up to £530,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £370,000 |
| Flats | 5 | £100,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 37 | £333,000 |
| Terraced | 37 | £285,500 |
10 years price trend in Challney
In the LU4 9SF postcode area, located within Challney, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Leicester Arms | 531 Dunstable Road, Luton, LU4 8QW | |
| 0.4 mi | Beech Hill Bowling Club | 407 Dunstable Road, Luton, LU4 8DA |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.