26POPULATION
2.2%UNEMPLOYED
57%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
22%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsLU6 2BW

What social class do the population of LU6 2BW belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is LU6 2BW in Luton, how professionally qualified are the community, and how many hours a week do they work? All this, and more information and demographic statistics about LU6 2BW from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 13%Children
  • 87%Adults

13% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 13% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 38.5%Male
  • 61.5%Female

From the last census, 38.5% of people in LU62BW male, and 61.5% female. Women outnumber men in Eaton Bray.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 22%AB
  • 57%C2/C2
  • 20%DE

According to census records, 22% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 23%SINGLE
  • 57%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in LU6 2BW is 23%. Single and 'other' people is 77%.

ETHNICITY

  • 98%WHITE
  • 1%NON-WHITE

98% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 94%WORKING
  • 2.2%UNEMPLOYED

2.2% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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People and Demographics

Demographics

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Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Local Issues & Problems

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Sunrise and Sunset Times

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Taxis near LU6 2BW

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near LU6 2BW

Events

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

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Tourist Information

Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Banks near LU6 2BW

Banks

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Cach Machines near LU6 2BW

Schools

Schools

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Shopping Centres

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Emergencies

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Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in LU6 2BW

Libraries

Libraries

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Essential InformationLU6 2BW

LU62BW Postcode Breakdown

LUAREA6DISTRICT2SECTORBWUNIT
Full PostcodeLU6 2BW
Latitude/Longitude,
Postal TownLuton
Easting
Northing
Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
County
Region
CountryEngland
Local Authority
Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationLargely Rural (rural including hub towns 50-79%)

LU62BW Postal District

Compass Postal District

LU6 2BW postcode is located in the postal town of Luton. Luton postal area may cover a large geographical region that may correspond to several postal districts, which may include many towns and/or villages. Use the map to determine the geographical location of the postcode LU6 2BW.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Stanbridge0.7 miles N
Eaton Bray1.6 miles S
Hockliffe1.8 miles N
Billington2.2 miles W
Slapton2.7 miles SW
Edlesborough2.8 miles S
Dunstable2.9 miles E
Houghton Regis2.9 miles E
Battlesden3 miles N
Leighton Buzzard3.4 miles NW
Toddington3.7 miles NE
Milton Bryant4.1 miles N
Ivinghoe4.2 miles SW
Whipsnade4.5 miles SE
Mentmore4.6 miles W
London34 miles SE
Glasgow307 miles NW
Edinburgh298 miles NW
Cardiff116 miles W
Liverpool145 miles NW
Southampton77 miles SW
Saint Ives91 miles SW

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