LU4 8SF
a primarily residential postcode in Challney, Luton
Coordinates
Latitude: 51.8906 / 51°53'26"N
Longitude: -0.4599 / 0°27'35"W
OS Eastings: 506086
OS Northings: 222464
OS Grid: TL060224
Location Encoding
Mapcode National: GBR TKY.WT
Mapcode Global: VHFRD.ZR80
Plus Code: 9C3XVGRR+73
Maidenhead Locator System: IO91sv43
What Three Birds: chiffchaff.tern.partridge
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Summary
LU4 8SF is a primarily residential postcode in Challney, Luton. It was first introduced in January 1980.
The most common council tax band is C.
Residential buildings are primarily semi-detached. Domestic properties are primarily houses.
Estimated residential property values, based on historical transactions and adjusted for inflation, range from £121,450 to £325,000 with an average of £201,149.
Residential buildings were typically constructed between 1930 and 1949 and between 1900 and 1929.
None of the residential properties sold since 1995 have been new builds or newly converted.
Domestic properties are mostly owner occupied, with some privately rented
The most common Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings are D and E.
Commercial rateable values range from £87 to £2,450 with an average of £1,269. The most common recorded business types are Shop and Independent Distribution Network Operator.
Luton is a town, which had a population of 211,228 in the 2011 census.
In the 2011 census, there were 121 people resident in LU4 8SF, of which 66 were male and 55 were female. This also includes overnight visitors at domestic properties, and residents of non-domestic properties such as hotels, prisons and halls of residence.
LU4 8SF is in the Luton travel to work area. NHS services are provided by the Luton Primary Care Trust.
LU4 8SF is approximately 136m (446ft) above sea level.
See recent residential property sales in LU4 8SF
Office of National Statistics Output Area Classification for the area containing LU4 8SF
4b2: Multicultural Metropolitans - Challenged Asian Terraces - Pakistani Communities
Office of National Statistics Rural/Urban classification for LU4 8SF
England C1: a town or city, surrounded by populated countryside
Healthy Living Index
4/10 (Low)
Neighbourhood Retail Diversity Index
5/10 (Moderate)
Area Retail Diversity Index
5/10 (Moderate)
Supermarkets near LU4 8SF include Aldi, Asda, Co-Operative Food, Farmfoods, Iceland, Lidl, Morrisons, Sainsbury's and Tesco. (Source: OpenStreetMap)
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- Unique Property Reference Numbers (UPRNs) near LU4 8SF at UPRN Data UK
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Councils, constituencies and elected representatives
Residents of LU4 8SF are represented at different levels of local, regional and national government by elected representatives. Where known, these are shown here.
This data is updated approximately monthly, and may not necessarily take account of the results of any elections or by-elections held recently.
Unitary Authority
Luton Borough Council
Ward
Challney
Councillors
Basit Mahmood (Labour)
Khtija Malik (Labour)
Tom Shaw (Labour)
United Kingdom Parliament
Constituency
Luton North
MP
Sarah Owen (Labour)
Broadband Internet
Ofcom publishes annual statistics for Broadband availability. This is the most recent data for LU4 8SF.
- Definitions
- Ultrafast: 300Mbit/s or greater
- Superfast: 30Mbit/s to less than 300Mbit/s
- Universal Service Obligation: Download speeds at or above 10Mbit/s and upload speeds at or above 1Mbit/s
Broadband statistics for commercial properties are less reliable than for domestic properties, as businesses are more likely to have other forms of Internet access that are not classified as 'Broadband'.
Schools
The most recent Ofsted rankings for schools near LU4 8SF.
Primary
Downside Primary School
Chaul End Lane, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 8EZ
Community School
Ages 4 - 11
Good
Foxdell Junior School
Dallow Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 1UP
Community School
Ages 7 - 11
Outstanding
Beechwood Primary School
Linden Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9RD
Community School
Ages 4 - 11
Needs improvement
Maidenhall Primary School
Newark Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 8LD
Community School
Ages 4 - 11
Good
Secondary
Challney High School for Boys
Stoneygate Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9TJ
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 16
Outstanding
Challney High School for Girls
Addington Way, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9FJ
Community School
Ages 11 - 16
Needs improvement
The Chalk Hills Academy
Leagrave High St, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 0NE
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages 11 - 18
Good
Denbigh High School
Alexandra Avenue, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1HE
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 16
Outstanding
The Stockwood Park Academy
Rotheram Avenue, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 5PP
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages 11 - 18
Good
Manshead School
Dunstable Road, Caddington, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 4BB
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 11 - 19
Inadequate
Lealands High School
Sundon Park Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3AL
Foundation School
Ages 11 - 16
Good
Lea Manor High School Performing Arts College
Northwell Drive, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3TL
Foundation School
Ages 11 - 16
Good
The overall school grade in this area is high.