Postcode local report
LU4 8BS local report: crime, schools, demographics and planning in Luton
LocaleIQ report for LU4 8BS: crime, schools, demographics, planning and local change, property prices with source dates, nearby context and links to broader area pages.
Short verdict for LU4 8BS
Generated 26 Apr 2026LU4 8BS sits in Beech Hill, Luton. LocaleIQ rates current local change pressure as high change pressure (38/100). Licensed HMO activity is the strongest local change signal right now. Use this as a local report: the figures below are postcode, radius, small-area or district-level depending on source.
Key facts
Data says
Sources shown per section - snapshot 26 Apr 2026- LocaleIQ change-pressure score is 38/100 (High Change Pressure).
- Crime trend: Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. (-3% vs previous month).
- Census 2021 population density is 8,158 people per sq km.
- 12 state schools are within 1 mile; 8 have an inspection rating in LocaleIQ.
- 0 planning records are currently matched to the report radius.
- 18 roadworks or street-disruption records are matched nearby.
- 76 licensed HMO records are visible in the local housing context.
Planning and local change
Open planning tabLicensed HMO at 15, Portland Road, Luton, LU4 8AT
hm1 hmo licensing for up to 6 residents.
3 Apr 2030 - 181 m - Luton HMO Public Register
Licensed HMO at 287, Dunstable Road, Luton, LU4 8BS
hm1 hmo licensing for up to 6 residents.
21 Mar 2029 - 0 m - Luton HMO Public Register
Licensed HMO at 280-282, Dunstable Road, Luton, LU4 8JN
hm1 hmo licensing for up to 19 residents.
6 Mar 2029 - 45 m - Luton HMO Public Register
Licensed HMO at 24, Mansfield Road, Luton, LU4 8NA
hm1 hmo licensing for up to 6 residents.
3 Jul 2028 - 147 m - Luton HMO Public Register
Licensed HMO at 281, Dunstable Road, Luton, LU4 8BS
hm1 hmo licensing for up to 6 residents.
9 Jun 2027 - 0 m - Luton HMO Public Register
Licensed HMO at 27, Dunstable Close, Luton, LU4 8DP
hm1 hmo licensing for up to 6 residents.
13 Dec 2029 - 394 m - Luton HMO Public Register
Licensed HMO at 32, Dunraven Avenue, Luton, LU1 1TP
hm1 hmo licensing for up to 7 residents.
13 Aug 2028 - 415 m - Luton HMO Public Register
Licensed HMO at 239, Dallow Road, Luton, LU1 1TF
hm1 hmo licensing for up to 6 residents.
24 Aug 2026 - 589 m - Luton HMO Public Register
Nearby context for LU4 8BS
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Common questions about LU4 8BS
Is LU4 8BS a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores current local change pressure as 38/100 (High Change Pressure). The report combines local records with wider official context, so treat the result as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near LU4 8BS?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near LU4 8BS?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for LU4 8BS?
LocaleIQ matched LU4 8BS to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.