3POPULATION
6.5%UNEMPLOYED
18%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
11%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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What social class do the population of LU2 8ZJ belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is LU2 8ZJ 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 LU2 8ZJ from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 13%Children
  • 87%Adults

13% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 1% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 33.3%Male
  • 66.7%Female

From the last census, 33.3% of people in LU28ZJ male, and 66.7% female. Women outnumber men in South.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 11%AB
  • 54%C2/C2
  • 35%DE

According to census records, 11% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 72%SINGLE
  • 18%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in LU2 8ZJ is 72%. Single and 'other' people is 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 51%WHITE
  • 49%NON-WHITE

51% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 47.5%WORKING
  • 6.5%UNEMPLOYED

6.5% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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Demographics

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Schools

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Post Offices

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Libraries

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LU28ZJ Postcode Breakdown

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Full PostcodeLU2 8ZJ
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Postal TownLuton
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CountryEngland
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Area ClassificationUrban with City and Town

LU28ZJ Postal District

Compass Postal District

LU2 8ZJ 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 LU2 8ZJ.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Luton0.4 miles NE
Markyate3.4 miles SW
Lilley3.5 miles NE
Streatley3.7 miles N
Chiltern Green3.7 miles E
Dunstable4 miles W
Upper Sundon4.1 miles NW
Houghton Regis4.2 miles W
Flamstead4.4 miles S
Kings Walden4.5 miles E
Great Offley4.6 miles E
Barton4.8 miles N
Hexton5.1 miles NE
Harlington5.5 miles NW
Whipsnade5.7 miles SW
London29 miles SE
Glasgow311 miles NW
Edinburgh301 miles NW
Cardiff122 miles W
Liverpool150 miles NW
Southampton80 miles SW
Saint Ives95 miles SW

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Residents vote against plans for a film studio, as the studio's chief executive says independent polling shows there is local support.

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Universal claims 92% support for theme park plan

The firm says it will converse with stakeholders to decided if the project goes ahead.

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Motorcycle patrol pulls over Japanese 'police' car

The driver was stopped on the way to the Santa Pod Raceway.

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Pub arsonist given suspended prison sentence

A second man denies starting the fire and will stand trial in June.

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Student 'overwhelmed' to compose music for orchestra

The 22-year-old is hoping for a future career as a video game soundtrack composer.

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'Best 18 months of my life' - Edwards emotional as Luton face drop

Luton Town boss Rob Edwards says the club have given him "the best 18 months of my life" as the Hatters face relegation after defeat by West Ham.

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'Big Weekend will be huge success for whole town'

The local council estimates the festival can bring 4m to the town's economy.

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We'll be back up next year - Luton Town fans

Fans say nothing can take away the memories of one of the greatest chapters in Hatter history.

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