Is LU4 8DL a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

372 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of LU4 8DL. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
146
Anti-social behaviour
69
Other theft
33
Public order
23
Vehicle crime
23
Criminal damage & arson
22
Other crime
16
Possession of weapons
11

House prices

£284,946

Average price in Luton (2026-07, UK House Price Index). Up 0.5% year on year.

Terraced
£265,528
Semi-detached
£330,296
Detached
£473,827
Flat / maisonette
£159,594

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for LU4 8DL specifically.

Flood risk

Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.

No active flood warnings within ~15km.

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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near LU4 8DL on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near LU4 8DL on Check Food Hygiene

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