| Challney | |
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  Challney Location withinBedfordshire | |
| Population | 13,360 [1] |
| OS grid reference | TL0522 |
| Unitary authority | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | LUTON |
| Postcode district | LU4 |
| Dialling code | 01582 |
| Police | Bedfordshire |
| Fire | Bedfordshire and Luton |
| Ambulance | East of England |
| UK Parliament | |
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Challney is a district inLuton, in theLuton district, in the ceremonial county ofBedfordshire, England, off the mainarterial road leading from Luton intoDunstable. The area is roughly bounded by Rodheath, Stoneygate Road, Roman Road, and Beechwood Road to the north, Hatters Way to the south, theM1 to the west, and Waller Avenue and Chaul End Lane to the east.
Challney was originally just another name forChaul End up on the hill to the south of the district.[2]
Challney was a sleepy residential area until the extension of the nearbyM1 motorway on the west side which was built in the early 1960s. The Luton and Dunstable Hospital is also situated nearby in neighbouringLewsey.
Challney is still a relatively residential area with good schooling and local amenities. One of Luton's large retail parks for DIY and electronic goods is located in the area and attracts visitors from all over the county.Leagrave railway station is close by for residents wishing to commute toBedford orLondon.
Challney has separate high schools for boys and girls,Challney High School for Boys andChallney High School for Girls, both of which are located on Stoneygate Road. Challney Community College is also based in Stoneygate Road. The High School has recently been designated as a Leading Edge school and Challney is the Business Studies Spoke School for the elearning centre in Luton.
Challney is within the larger Challney ward, which also includesSkimpot and part ofMaidenhall. The ward is represented by Cllr Khtija Malik (Labour), Cllr Tahir Malik (Labour) and Cllr Tom Shaw (Labour).[3]
The ward forms part of theparliamentary constituency ofLuton North, whose MP isSarah Owen (Labour).
Two weekly newspapers cover Challney, although they are not specific to the area.
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