Postcode LU4 9WT is located in an urban city, within the Challney area of Luton in the East of England region, and forms part of the Challney area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 59.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 28% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Challney is £52,031 per year. The median sale price in Challney is £288,750 (around £363 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £250,500 and £352,500. The nearest station is Leagrave, about 0.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Challney has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,553 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.
Challney has an average crime rate, with approximately 59.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 51.5% 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 per household in Challney is £52,031 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from LU4 9WT.
Challney near LU4 9WT 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Leagrave | N/A | Walking directions to Leagrave |
Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £288,750 (about £363 per square foot) in Challney area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £515,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £415,500 | £378 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £319,000 | £384 |
| Terraced | 18 | £281,500 | £355 |
| Flats | 10 | £169,000 | £293 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £315,000 | £144,000 | £241,000 | £225,000 |
| 2017 | £340,000 | £142,000 | £257,000 | £230,000 |
| 2018 | £322,500 | £125,000 | £276,750 | £235,000 |
| 2019 | £335,000 | £168,000 | £268,000 | £250,000 |
| 2020 | £337,500 | £166,000 | £270,000 | £230,500 |
| 2021 | £350,000 | £153,500 | £286,000 | £240,000 |
| 2022 | £380,000 | £160,000 | £325,000 | £280,000 |
| 2023 | £330,000 | £135,000 | £347,500 | £257,500 |
| 2024 | £372,500 | £178,000 | £333,000 | £265,000 |
| 2025 | £380,500 | £113,500 | £325,000 | £290,000 |
| 2026 | £455,000 | £162,000 | £320,000 | £285,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £398 | £288 | £291 | £247 |
| 2017 | £288 | £281 | £292 | £297 |
| 2018 | £324 | £270 | £290 | £302 |
| 2019 | £311 | £255 | £292 | £303 |
| 2020 | £339 | £317 | £292 | £270 |
| 2021 | £344 | £300 | £317 | £326 |
| 2022 | £353 | £304 | £346 | £354 |
| 2023 | £346 | £321 | £368 | £317 |
| 2024 | £372 | £307 | £378 | £361 |
| 2025 | £404 | £282 | £387 | £344 |
| 2026 | £309 | £312 | £390 | £411 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU4 9WT.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Mar 2026 | 36, Rodeheath, Luton, LU4 9XA | Terraced | Freehold | £270,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 6, Rodeheath, Luton, LU4 9XA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £255,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 112, Rodeheath, Luton, LU4 9XA | Detached | Freehold | £270,000 | |
| 26 Aug 2025 | 40, Rodeheath, Luton, LU4 9XA | Terraced | Freehold | £290,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | 51, Addington Way, Luton, LU4 9FP | Terraced | Freehold | £292,500 |
In the LU4 9WT postcode area, located within Challney, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Secondary | Challney High School for Girls | Academy converter | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 Jan 2020. | |
| 0.2 mi | Secondary | Challney High School for Boys | Academy converter | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 7 Nov 2023. | |
| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Al Hikmah Boys School | Other independent school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Jun 2023. |
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LU4 9WT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | First Choice Convenience Store | Addington Way, Luton, LU4 9FZ | Walking directions to First Choice Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Family Choice | 304 Oakley Road, Luton, LU4 9QD | Walking directions to Family Choice |
| 0.3 mi | Tops Food Store | 312 Oakley Road, Luton, LU4 9QD | Walking directions to Tops Food Store |
| 0.3 mi | Hamza Supermarket | 223 Beechwood Road, Luton, LU4 9RZ | Walking directions to Hamza Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | Belper Road, Luton, LU4 8RQ | Walking directions to Costcutter |
Annual council tax rates for Luton district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LU4 9WT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Basid Mahmood
Challney - Elected 4 May 2023
Khtija Ghaus Malik
Challney - Elected 4 May 2023
Tom Shaw
Challney - Elected 4 May 2023
Sarah Owen
Luton North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LU4 9WT records about 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, criminal damage and arson and public order.
The median sale price around LU4 9WT in Challney is £288,750 (about £363 per square foot) based on 66 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to LU4 9WT, including Challney High School for Girls (Outstanding), Challney High School for Boys (Outstanding) and Al Hikmah Boys School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to LU4 9WT is Leagrave, about 983 m away.
LU4 9WT scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,553 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Luton North covering LU4 9WT is Sarah Owen (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Basid Mahmood (Labour Party), Khtija Ghaus Malik (Labour Party) and Tom Shaw (Labour Party).