GENDER

  • 38.1%Male
  • 61.9%Female

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 7.2%AB
  • 52%C1/C2
  • 41.2%DE

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 11.3%Unemployed
  • 22.7%Students

MARITAL STATUS

  • 22%Married
  • 55%Single
  • 23%Other

Demographic Data & Statistics for LU1 3DJ

Introduction

In this section, we take a look at demographic data for the people who live in the South ward LU1 3DJ postcode area. We ask who they are, what jobs they have, what their religious beliefs are, and how they live.

This demographic data for LU1 3DJ is useful to both individuals and organisations. People moving house to South may wish to research the new neighbourhood before they take the plunge. Businesses and organisations can use demographic information for market research purposes. Charities and non-profit organisations may find the information useful to determine who lives in the postcode area.

People

Age Breakdown

Analysis of the data shows that there is a total population size of 21 people (residents) living here, of which 38.1% are recorded on official sources as male, and 61.9% female; women outnumber men in South.

There are 14 households recorded on the 2011 Census, although it is worth noting that there may have been more houses built and/or more households moved into the LU1 3DJ postcode area since the last census.

0-16
19%
17-30
37%
31-45
20%
46-60
10%
61-75
8%
75-90
7%

Household Breakdown

Analysis of the data shows that there is a total population size of 21 people (residents) living here, of which 38.1% are recorded on official sources as male, and 61.9% female; women outnumber men in South.

There are 14 households recorded on the 2011 Census, although it is worth noting that there may have been more houses built and/or more households moved into the LU1 3DJ postcode area since the last census.

Total households14
Population 21
Men
38.1%
Women
61.9%

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Social Grades

The social grade of people in South is the socio-economic classification used by the Market Research and Marketing Industries, most often in the analysis of spending habits and consumer attitudes. Originally developed by the National Readership Survey to classify their readership, they are used by many organisations and companies for market research.

Classifications for social grades are based on the occupation of the head of the household. [Click to show]:

  • A - Upper Middle Class Higher administrative, managerial or professional
  • B - Middle Class Intermediate managerial, administrative or professional
  • C1 - Lower Middle Class Supervisory or clerical and junior management, administrative or professional
  • C2 - Skilled Working Class Skilled manual workers
  • D - Working Class Semi and unskilled manual workers
  • E - Non Working Casual or lowest grade workers, pensioners, and others who may rely on the welfare state for their income, including students.
AB
7.2%
C1
32.8%
C2
18.8%
DE
41.2%

Ethnic Groups

The population of LU1 3DJ identifies themselves as 54% white, 7% mixed, 25% Asian, and 13% black.

LU1 3DJ has a higher than average percentage of Asians (UK average is 6.9%).

South has a higher than average percentage of people identifying themselves as black (UK average is 3%).

The breakdown of ethnicity for LU1 3DJ is not uncommon when compared to other areas also classed as ' Urban with City and Town'.

Show a [full breakdown] of the ethnic groups.

Urban with City and Town
White
54%
Mixed
7%
Asian
25%
Black
13%
Other
4%
White British 37%
White Irish4%
White Gypsy0%
White Other13%
Mixed White/Black Caribbean3%
Mixed White/Black African1%
Mixed White/Asian2%
Mixed Other1%
Asian Indian9%
Asian Pakistani5%
Asian Bangladeshi5%
Asian Chinese3%
Asian (Other)3%
Black African7%
Black Caribeean5%
Black (other)1%
Arab4%
Other0%

Marital Status

In 2016 the ONS recorded 24.1 million people in England and Wales where were married. In LU1 3DJ, 22% of residents aged 16 and over are married, compared to the UK average of 50.9%.

These marital status statistics for people in South include census data for people aged 16 or over (excluding 16-18 year olds in education).

Single
55%
Married
22%
Other
23%

General Health

Population general health is a self-assessment of a person's general state of health. In the 2011 Census people in the LU1 3DJ postcode area were asked whether their health was very good, good, fair, bad or very bad.

People in South were asked to give their current state of health at the time of asking, not based on their health over a specific period of time.

Very Good
46.6%
Good
36.1%
Fair
12.4%
Poor
3.7%
Very Poor
1.2%

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Education and Work

Occupation

What type of jobs do people in South do? Residents of LU1 3DJ who were aged between 16 and 74 were asked their main occupation for the Census 2011.

Across the UK, 30.4% of people are managers, directors and professionals. This compares to 13% of the workforce in LU1 3DJ.

33.3% of workers in LU1 3DJ are in elementary occupations, compared to a national average of 11.6.

Managerial & Directors
5%
Professionals
8.2%
Associate Professionals
8.8%
Admin & Secretarial
6.8%
Skilled Trades
6.9%
Caring, Leisure & Service
10.7%
Sales & Customer Services
11.9%
Plant & Machine Operatives
8.3%
Elementary Occupations
33.3%

Household Income

Whilst the UK's households bring in an average of £39,468 each year, households in LU1 3DJ take home £30,680, which is 1% lower than the UK average.

In 2017, the ONS found that median workplace-based earnings in predominantly urban areas (excluding London) were £22,900 while predominantly rural areas were slightly lower at £21,400.

IncomeAverage WeeklyAnnuallyAverage SalaryLutonRegional AreaUKAll of UK
Average income£ 590£30,680£36,868£39,468
Upper average£680£35,360£42,172£44,980
Upper average£520£27,040£32,344£34,684

Unemployment Rates

As of May-July 2018, the ONS recorded the UK's unemployment rate at 4%. The unemployment rate of LU1 3DJ was recorded as being 11.3% , which is higher than the UK average.

22.7% are classed as being students in full-time education. The remaining 66% of people in LU1 3DJ are in work.

Working
66%
Unemployed
11.3%
Students
22.7%
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AVERAGE AGES

  • 19%Children
  • 82%Adults

About this data

Due to the limited amount of people who may live in LU1 3DJ, we've expanded the catchment area to include the neighbourhood.

Rather than showing demographic data from just LU1 3DJ, we've taken data from the LSOA (Lower Super Output Area) so we can display accurate demographic data.

Using a bigger sample of the local population gives us more insightful data than relying solely on the 21 people who live in LU1 3DJ.

The postcode LU1 3DJ is in the LSOA area called 'Luton 018E', in the South ward.

The geographical demographic data for LU1 3DJ has been extracted from the Office of National Statistics, responsible for the collection and publication of UK statistics relating to population, society and economy. (ONS)

Statistical Disclosure Control Methods

Please note that targeted record swapping and restriction of detail (particularly at low level geographies) is regularly undertaken on Census data by the ONS to protect the privacy of individuals.

Demographic statistics are derived from the 2011 Census, which was carried out to provide a detailed analysis of the population and its characteristics. Data from the Office for National Statistics is licensed under the Open Government Licence v.1.0.

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