About LU4 9JL
LU4 9JL scores 50/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and local amenities — with Park (0.95 ha) within a short walk. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, LU4 9JL is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 2/10, ranked 4,484 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is high (IMD housing decile 2/10).
There are 50 schools within the typical catchment area, including 3 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 33 rated Good. The nearest school is The Gill Blowers Nursery School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 28 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 20 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 12 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is DRS MIRZA SUKHANI & PARTNERS, about 5 minutes' walk away. The nearest hospital is LUTON & DUNSTABLE HOSPITAL, 0.8 mi away. A pharmacy is about 5 minutes' walk away.
The nearest rail stations are Leagrave Rail Station (Train, about 9 minutes' walk away). There are also 44 bus stops within walking distance.
The location is in Flood Zone 1 (low risk — less than a 1 in 1,000 annual chance of river or sea flooding).
There are 16 green spaces within walking distance, totalling 47.1 hectares of parks and outdoor space. The nearest is Park (0.95 ha), within a short walk.
There are 25 supermarkets in the wider area, including Tesco, Iceland, Aldi, Lidl and others. The nearest is Tesco Sundon Park Express, about 12 minutes' walk away. A public library is about 2 minutes' walk away.
Sources: DfE/Ofsted, UK Police API, NHS ODS, NaPTAN, Environment Agency, Ordnance Survey, Natural England, DEFRA, Geolytix and Arts Council England. For an interactive map view, explore LU4 9JL on NestScope.