About LU4 9YD
LU4 9YD scores 56/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in healthcare and local amenities — with DRS MIRZA SUKHANI & PARTNERS about 4 minutes' walk away. The main trade-off is its safety score. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, LU4 9YD is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 4/10, ranked 10,766 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 4/10).
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 30 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 4 minutes' walk away. The nearest hospital is LUTON & DUNSTABLE HOSPITAL, 0.8 mi away. A pharmacy is about 4 minutes' walk away.
There are no train or Tube stations near LU4 9YD. Bus services provide the main public transport, with 44 bus stops in the immediate area.
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 15 green spaces within walking distance, totalling 31.9 hectares of parks and outdoor space. The nearest is Playground (0.17 ha), about 2 minutes' walk away.
There are 24 supermarkets in the wider area, including Tesco, Aldi, Iceland, Morrisons and others. The nearest is Tesco Sundon Park Express, about 12 minutes' walk away. A public library is about 3 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 9YD on NestScope.