167POPULATION
3.1%UNEMPLOYED
53%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
14%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsLU5 5ED

What social class do the population of LU5 5ED belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is LU5 5ED 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 LU5 5ED from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 19%Children
  • 80%Adults

19% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 8% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 47.9%Male
  • 52.1%Female

From the last census, 47.9% of people in LU55ED male, and 52.1% female. Women outnumber men in Tithe Farm.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 14%AB
  • 62%C2/C2
  • 24%DE

According to census records, 14% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 28%SINGLE
  • 53%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in LU5 5ED is 28%. Single and 'other' people is 72%.

ETHNICITY

  • 91%WHITE
  • 10%NON-WHITE

91% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 90.3%WORKING
  • 3.1%UNEMPLOYED

3.1% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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Demographics

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Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Local Issues & Problems

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Car Parks

Car Parks

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

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Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Banks near LU5 5ED

Banks

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Cach Machines near LU5 5ED

Schools

Schools

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Shopping Centres

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Post Offices

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Libraries

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LU55ED Postcode Breakdown

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Full PostcodeLU5 5ED
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Postal TownLuton
Easting
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Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
County
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CountryEngland
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Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationLargely Rural (rural including hub towns 50-79%)

LU55ED Postal District

Compass Postal District

LU5 5ED 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 LU5 5ED.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Houghton Regis0.4 miles S
Dunstable1.6 miles S
Toddington2 miles NW
Stanbridge2.8 miles W
Upper Sundon2.8 miles NE
Hockliffe2.9 miles W
Harlington3.3 miles NE
Battlesden3.4 miles NW
Eaton Bray3.9 miles SW
Streatley4 miles E
Milton Bryant4.1 miles NW
Westoning4.4 miles N
Luton4.6 miles E
Edlesborough4.8 miles SW
Whipsnade5.1 miles S
London33 miles SE
Glasgow308 miles NW
Edinburgh298 miles NW
Cardiff119 miles W
Liverpool146 miles NW
Southampton79 miles SW
Saint Ives93 miles SW

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