LU4 9FA

Challney, Luton

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At a glance

Every premises in LU4 9FA can get gigabit-capable broadband. The average home in Luton sold for £284,946 in the latest House Price Index, up 0.5% on a year earlier. The neighbourhood records 57 crimes per 1,000 residents a year, below the England and Wales rate of 97.

From LU4 9FA, the nearest primary school is Beechwood Primary School, 0.3 mi away, about a 6 minute walk (Ofsted: good); the nearest secondary is Challney High School for Girls, 0.2 mi away, about a 4 minute walk (Ofsted: outstanding); the nearest GP surgery is The Oakley Surgery, 0.1 mi away, about a 2 minute walk.

Leagrave station is 0.4 mi away, about a 8 minute walk; the nearest park is 0.2 mi away, about a 3 minute walk.

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Broadband

Gigabit-capableAll premisesGigabit

Ultrafast (300 Mbps or more)All premises

Ultrafast (100 Mbps or more)All premises

Superfast (30 Mbps or more)All premises

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations (July 2025), © Ofcom. Share of premises in the postcode that can get each speed. A home's report checks that address with Ofcom directly.

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How this area compares

This neighbourhood · Luton 011

57Moderate · 4/10

crimes per 1,000 residents

Local authority · Luton

92Moderate · 6/10

crimes per 1,000 residents

England and Wales

crimes per 1,000 residents

Crime rates and scores by type

Crime type	Per 1,000	England and Wales	Score
Violence and sexual offences	25	34	Moderate · 5/10
Anti-social behaviour	7.9	15	Moderate · 4/10
Vehicle crime	4.9	5.0	High · 7/10
Criminal damage and arson	4.1	6.7	Moderate · 4/10
Other theft	3.7	6.5	Moderate · 4/10
Public order	3.5	6.7	Moderate · 4/10
Drugs	3.0	3.3	High · 7/10
Other crime	2.0	2.1	High · 7/10
Burglary	1.3	3.6	Low · 2/10
Possession of weapons	1.0	1.0	High · 7/10
Shoplifting	0.5	8.6	Low · 2/10
Robbery	0.4	1.4	Moderate · 4/10
Theft from the person	0.2	1.7	Moderate · 5/10
Bicycle theft	0.1	0.8	Low · 2/10

Luton 011: October 2025 to September 2026, 13,552 residents (mid-2024). Scores compare against every neighbourhood in England and Wales; 10 is the highest crime.

Crime rate over time

Luton 011 Luton England and Wales

Source: data.police.uk · ONS population estimates. Rates use resident population, so busy centres with few residents score higher than it may feel. Scores are a guide, not an official rating.

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Schools nearby

Primary

King's House MoorlandsOther independent school · ages 5–16

Ofsted: Good

0.2 mi

Beechwood Primary SchoolPrimary · Community school · ages 3–11

Ofsted: GoodInspected 11 Sept 2019 · Later visit: Standards maintained · Report

0.3 mi

Leagrave Primary SchoolPrimary · Foundation school · ages 3–11 · Ofsted reports

0.4 mi

Ferrars Junior SchoolPrimary · Academy converter · ages 7–11 · Ofsted reports

0.7 mi

The Ferrars AcademyPrimary · Academy converter · ages 3–7 · Ofsted reports

0.7 mi

Secondary

Challney High School for GirlsSecondary · Academy converter · ages 11–16 · Girls

Ofsted: OutstandingInspected 14 Jan 2020 · Later visit: Standards maintained · Report

0.2 mi

King's House MoorlandsOther independent school · ages 5–16

Ofsted: Good

0.2 mi

Al Hikmah Boys School

Nursery, special and other

The Gill Blowers Nursery SchoolNursery · Local authority nursery school · ages 2–5

Ofsted: GoodInspected 28 Jan 2020 · Later visit: Improved significantly · Report

0.5 mi

Pastures Way Nursery SchoolNursery · Local authority nursery school · ages 2–5 · Ofsted reports

1.1 mi

Willow Nursery School

Source: Department for Education · Get Information About Schools · Ofsted. Distances are straight-line. Schools teaching both age ranges appear in both lists and in amber on the map. Since November 2025 Ofsted gives report cards with grades for each area instead of one overall grade; from September 2024 there was no overall grade. Independent schools inspected by ISI aren't covered. Living close to a school does not guarantee a place; check admissions with the council.

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Healthcare nearby

Pharmacies

Jardines PharmacyPharmacy · LU4 9QD

120 m · 1 min walk

Hockwell Ring PharmacyPharmacy · LU4 9PG

0.5 mi · 10 min walk

Gardenia PharmacyPharmacy · LU3 2NJ

0.7 mi · 13 min walk

GP practices

The Oakley SurgeryGP practice · LU4 9FJ

0.1 mi · 2 min walk

Dr Whm Matta's PracticeGP practice · LU4 9QZ

0.3 mi · 6 min walk

Drs Mirza Sukhani & PartnersGP practice · LU4 9NN

0.5 mi · 9 min walk

Dentists

Dental SurgeryDental practice · LU4 9LF

0.2 mi · 3 min walk

Healthy Smiles Dental PracticeDental practice · LU4 9AT

0.4 mi · 7 min walk

Acworth Crescent (Dental Surgery)Dental practice · LU4 9HY

0.5 mi · 9 min walk

Hospitals

Luton and Dunstable University HospitalHospital · LU4 0DZ

0.6 mi · 12 min walk

Luton and Dunstable University HospitalHospital · LU4 0DZ

0.6 mi · 12 min walk

Luton & Dunstable HospitalHospital · LU4 0DZ

0.6 mi · 12 min walk

Source: NHS Organisation Data Service. Distances are to the practice postcode. Check GP catchment and registration with the practice or on the NHS website.

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Stations nearby

Train stations

Leagrave

0.4 mi · 8 min walk

Luton

2.5 mi

Source: NaPTAN (Department for Transport). Straight-line distances; walking times assume about 5 km/h.

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Parks and green spaces

0.2 mito the nearest park

4parks within a 10 minute walk

4.2hectares of park within a 10 minute walk

Park or garden (4 nearby)nearest 0.6 hectares

0.2 mi · 3 min walk

Addington Play AreaPlay area · under 0.1 hectares

0.2 mi · 4 min walk

Play area (2 nearby)nearest under 0.1 hectares

0.2 mi · 4 min walk

Playing field3.3 hectares

0.2 mi · 4 min walk

Play area (4 nearby)nearest 0.2 hectares

0.4 mi · 9 min walk

Playing field (2 nearby)nearest 28 hectares

0.5 mi · 10 min walk

Leagrave CommonPark or garden · 15 hectares

0.5 mi · 11 min walk

Park or garden (3 nearby)nearest 7.7 hectares

0.5 mi · 11 min walk

Allotments or community garden (4 nearby)nearest 0.5 hectares

0.6 mi · 11 min walk

Leagrave ParkPlaying field · 17 hectares

0.6 mi · 12 min walk

Tennis courtsunder 0.1 hectares

0.6 mi · 13 min walk

Bowling green0.3 hectares

0.7 mi · 14 min walk

Source: OS Open Greenspace (Ordnance Survey). Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right. Public parks, playing fields, play areas, allotments and sports grounds within 1 mile, measured in a straight line to the nearest way in. Some sports grounds and allotments are for members only.

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Household income

This neighbourhood

£52,031

£40,751 after tax

Luton

£52,511

£40,575 after tax

England

£53,636

£40,020 after tax

Total household income£52,031

After tax£40,751

After tax and housing costs, adjusted for household size£27,907Luton £30,577 · England £34,675

Source: ONS income estimates for small areas, April 2022 to March 2023. Modelled averages for the neighbourhood (Luton 011); local authority and national figures are the median neighbourhood. Equivalised income adjusts for household size.

Deprivation

This area is in the 30% most deprived neighbourhoods in England (ranked 7,553 of 33,755, where 1 is the most deprived).

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35% of Luton's neighbourhoods are in England's most deprived 20%.

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Decile 2

Crime

Source: MHCLG, English Indices of Deprivation 2025. For the small area the home is in, ranked against the rest of England only: England, Wales and Scotland each measure deprivation differently, so deciles can't be compared across borders. Decile 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas, decile 10 the least deprived.

Occupation

24% of working residents are managers, directors or professionals, compared with 24% in Luton and 33% across England. It's one of the clearest signs of how affluent an area is.

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Questions about LU4 9FA

What is the crime rate in LU4 9FA?

The neighbourhood records 57 crimes per 1,000 residents a year, below the England and Wales rate of 97. Across Luton the rate is 92 per 1,000. Figures are crimes reported to the police over the latest 12 months; they can't tell you how safe a particular street feels.

How much do houses cost in LU4 9FA?

The average home in Luton sold for £284,946 in the latest House Price Index, up 0.5% on a year earlier. By type: detached £473,827, semi-detached £330,296, terraced £265,528, flats £159,594. Prices are council-wide averages from HM Land Registry.

What schools are near LU4 9FA?

The nearest primary school is Beechwood Primary School, 0.3 mi away, about a 6 minute walk (Ofsted: good). The nearest secondary school is Challney High School for Girls, 0.2 mi away, about a 4 minute walk (Ofsted: outstanding). Being nearest doesn't guarantee a place; check each school's admissions criteria.

What broadband speed can I get in LU4 9FA?

Every premises in LU4 9FA can get gigabit-capable broadband. Figures are Ofcom's share of premises in the postcode; actual speeds depend on the provider and package.

Where is the nearest train station to LU4 9FA?

Leagrave is 0.4 mi away, about a 8 minute walk.

What is the average household income in LU4 9FA?

The ONS estimates average household income of £52,031 a year for the neighbourhood (April 2022 to March 2023), compared with £53,636 across England.

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