Affluence in LU4 8SN
How LU4 8SN ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Challney
- Council
- Luton
- Region
- East of England
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,261 (2024)
LU4 8SNLuton
How well off LU4 8SN is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the LU4 8SN area scores 2.0 out of 10, placing it among the most deprived fifth of England. Its lowest-scoring category is income (1.0 out of 10). Scores are ranked within England only, so they can’t be compared across UK nations.
- Income1.0
- Barriers to housing and services1.0
- Children in low-income families1.0
- Education and skills2.0
- Older people in low-income households2.0
- Employment4.0
- Living environment4.0
- Health and disability5.0
- Crime6.0
Household income
Average yearly household income before tax (2022/23), estimated for local neighbourhoods.
Who is in work
48.3% of adults in the LU4 8SN area are in work, below the England average of 55.7%. 8.2% are retired and 16.6% are full-time students.
Social grade
18.7% of adults in the LU4 8SN area work in managerial or professional jobs, well below the England average of 33.2%.
Highest qualification
28% of adults in the LU4 8SN area hold a degree or equivalent, below the England average of 33.9%. 26.9% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around LU4 8SN (Challney) (about 2,261 residents).
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.