Is LU4 8LP a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

743 crimes recorded

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

Violence & sexual offences
269
Anti-social behaviour
131
Public order
54
Criminal damage & arson
48
Vehicle crime
45
Other theft
44
Shoplifting
40
Drugs
31

House prices

£289,790

Average price in Luton (2026-06, UK House Price Index). Up 2.9% year on year.

Terraced
£269,875
Semi-detached
£336,015
Detached
£481,379
Flat / maisonette
£162,578

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for LU4 8LP 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 8LP on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near LU4 8LP on Check Food Hygiene

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