Living in LU4, Luton
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around LU4 in Luton. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Luton: £289,790, up 2.9% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider East of England average is £338,707.
What actually sold around LU4
109 recorded home sales on the streets around central LU4 in the last 2 years, with a median of £340,000 and a range from £93,000 to £515,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 VILLIERS CLOSE, LU4 9FR | terraced | £260,000 | 2026-06-22 |
| 29 ABINGDON ROAD, LU4 0EE | semi-detached | £380,000 | 2026-06-08 |
| 12 WRAYSBURY CLOSE, LU4 9FS | semi-detached | £150,000 | 2026-05-26 |
| 14 FARINGDON ROAD, LU4 0EB | semi-detached | £315,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 132 HIGH STREET, LU4 9LJ | semi-detached | £295,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| 21 HUTTON CLOSE, LU4 9QW | semi-detached | £290,000 | 2026-04-27 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
67 schools within 3 miles , of which 92% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challney High School for Girls | Secondary | Outstanding | 0.1 mi |
| Challney High School for Boys | Secondary | Outstanding | 0.2 mi |
| Denbigh High School | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.8 mi |
| Farley Junior Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 2.3 mi |
| Hillborough Junior School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.5 mi |
| Beechwood Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
42 state primary and 11 state secondary schools within range, plus 5 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
5 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Al Hikmah Boys School, Bury Park Educational Institute (Al - Hikmah Secondary School), Jamiatul Uloom Al - Islamia, King's House Moorlands, Mehria Primary School.
All 5 fee-paying schools near LU4, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Elementary occupations | 16.0% |
| Professional occupations | 15.5% |
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 13.9% |
| Associate professional and technical | 13.2% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 11.7% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
289 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central LU4 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Luton's figures.
Common questions about LU4
What is the average house price in LU4?
The average sold price in Luton is £289,790 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in LU4?
Prices in Luton are up 2.9% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in LU4?
The median of 109 recorded sales around central LU4 in the last 2 years is £340,000, ranging from £93,000 to £515,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in LU4?
67 schools sit within 3 miles of central LU4, and 92% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in LU4?
289 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central LU4 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is LU4 at risk of flooding?
Central LU4 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is LU4 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 92% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £340,000; the area sits in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 289 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is LU4 safe?
289 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central LU4 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? LU4 or LU3, LU4 or LU5, LU4 or LU1.
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