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A5183, Dunstable LU6
LU6 3YBCentral Bedfordshire
Explore the rich diversity of LU6 3YB, with data on ethnicity, religion, and national identity. This section highlights the cultural, spiritual, and linguistic shape of the area, offering a deeper understanding of who lives there and how they identify. From ethnic groups to proficiency in English, these insights and analysis reveal the unique characteristics of the people who live here.
Ethnic Group
Ethnic Group categorises individuals in a population based on their self-identified ethnicity. It typically includes groups like White, Mixed, Asian or Asian British, Black or Black British, and Other ethnic groups. This data provides a breakdown of the ethnic composition within a given region. It reflects the diversity and multicultural aspects of the population.
White Ethnicity Insights
The 2021 Census data shows that 85.6% of people in LU6 3YB identified as 'White' (English/Welsh/Scottish/Northern Irish). This percentage compares to the England and Wales average of 81%, who were noted as having white ethnicity.
This reflects the historical, socio-economic, and geographical factors that shape the demographic makeup of this postcode area. LU6 3YB might also have older, more established communities with deep local roots, which tend to be less ethnically diverse than urban centres, where diversity is usually higher due to more recent migration and economic activity.
85.6%
5.7%Percentage of people whose ethnic group is 'white'.
Category | LU6 3YB* | East of England | England & Wales |
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Total | 270 | 6,335,068 | 56,490,048 |
Asian | 14 (5.2%) | 405,869 (6.4%) | 5,426,392 (9.6%) |
Bangladeshi | 1 (0.4%) | 50,685 (0.8%) | 629,567 (1.1%) |
Chinese | 1 (0.4%) | 38,444 (0.6%) | 431,165 (0.8%) |
Indian | 2 (0.7%) | 136,974 (2.2%) | 1,843,248 (3.3%) |
Pakistani | 7 (2.6%) | 99,452 (1.6%) | 1,570,285 (2.8%) |
Other Asian | 3 (1.1%) | 80,314 (1.3%) | 952,127 (1.7%) |
Black | 10 (3.7%) | 184,949 (2.9%) | 2,381,724 (4.2%) |
Black African | 10 (3.7%) | 118,731 (1.9%) | 1,468,474 (2.6%) |
Black Caribbean | 0 (0.0%) | 41,884 (0.7%) | 619,419 (1.1%) |
Black Other | 0 (0.0%) | 24,334 (0.4%) | 293,831 (0.5%) |
Mixed | 13 (4.8%) | 179,654 (2.8%) | 1,669,378 (3.0%) |
White & Asian | 4 (1.5%) | 51,448 (0.8%) | 474,190 (0.8%) |
White & African | 0 (0.0%) | 27,376 (0.4%) | 241,528 (0.4%) |
White & Caribbean | 3 (1.1%) | 51,950 (0.8%) | 499,310 (0.9%) |
Other | 6 (2.2%) | 48,880 (0.8%) | 454,350 (0.8%) |
White | 231 (85.6%) | 5,478,364 (86.5%) | 45,783,401 (81.0%) |
White British | 132 (48.9%) | 4,972,149 (78.5%) | 41,540,791 (73.5%) |
White Irish | 7 (2.6%) | 57,964 (0.9%) | 494,251 (0.9%) |
White Gypsy or Traveller | 1 (0.4%) | 8,977 (0.1%) | 64,218 (0.1%) |
White Roma | 0 (0.0%) | 9,675 (0.2%) | 99,138 (0.2%) |
White Other | 91 (33.7%) | 429,599 (6.8%) | 3,585,003 (6.3%) |
Other | 2 (0.7%) | 86,232 (1.4%) | 1,229,153 (2.2%) |
Other Arab | 0 (0.0%) | 15,639 (0.2%) | 320,203 (0.6%) |
Other ethnic group | 2 (0.7%) | 70,593 (1.1%) | 908,950 (1.6%) |
* Contains values based on ONS output area rather than postcode, and calculated as a best-fit model.
Religion
Religion categorises individuals based on their religious affiliation or belief system. It captures data on various religions practised within a given population, including Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Judaism, and others. This table provides insights into the religious diversity of the population and the prevalence of different faiths within a specific region. It helps to understand the cultural and religious landscape, informing social policies and community services.
Christian Affiliation Census Crunch
The 2021 Census indicates that 53.7% of people in LU6 3YB identify with the Christian religion, while the national average for England & Wales is 46.3%.
This reflects an postcode area with a long-standing, predominantly British population and fewer people from other religious or non-religious backgrounds. LU6 3YB could be an area where traditional Christian values and practices are more deeply rooted and have persisted over time, in contrast to more diverse urban areas with a wider variety of religious beliefs.
53.7%
16.0%Percentage of people who are Christian.
Category | LU6 3YB* | East of England | England & Wales |
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Total | 270 | 6,335,072 | 56,490,048 |
No religion | 82 (30.4%) | 2,544,509 (40.2%) | 20,715,664 (36.7%) |
Christian | 145 (53.7%) | 2,955,071 (46.6%) | 26,167,899 (46.3%) |
Buddhist | 0 (0.0%) | 26,814 (0.4%) | 262,433 (0.5%) |
Hindu | 0 (0.0%) | 86,631 (1.4%) | 1,020,533 (1.8%) |
Jewish | 1 (0.4%) | 42,012 (0.7%) | 269,283 (0.5%) |
Muslim | 18 (6.7%) | 234,744 (3.7%) | 3,801,186 (6.7%) |
Sikh | 0 (0.0%) | 24,284 (0.4%) | 520,092 (0.9%) |
Other religion | 0 (0.0%) | 36,380 (0.6%) | 332,410 (0.6%) |
Not answered | 24 (8.9%) | 384,627 (6.1%) | 3,400,548 (6.0%) |
* Contains values based on ONS output area rather than postcode, and calculated as a best-fit model.
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National Identity
National Identity categorises individuals based on their self-identified national identity. It captures data on the national affiliations people feel, such as British, English, Scottish, Welsh, or others. This table provides insights into the diverse national identities within a given population, reflecting cultural and historical affiliations. It helps to understand the complex and evolving nature of national identity in a multicultural society.
British Identity Breakdown
Census 2021 figures indicate that 42.2% of individuals in LU6 3YB identify as 'British' by nationality, compared to the national average across England and Wales of 56.8% who say they are British.
A postcode such as LU6 3YB that has a lower percentage of people identifying as 'British' usually indicates a more ethnically diverse area, often in an urban centre, where there is a significant population of recent immigrants or people who identify with other nationalities. In these areas, residents might prefer to identify with their country of origin or a dual nationality, reflecting the multicultural nature of the community and the varied backgrounds of its inhabitants.
42.2%
-25.7%Percentage of people who identify as 'British'.
Category | LU6 3YB* | East of England | England & Wales |
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Total: All usual residents | 270 | 6,335,074 | 56,490,048 |
British | 114 (42.2%) | 3,444,505 (54.4%) | 32,103,291 (56.8%) |
English | 34 (12.6%) | 1,164,836 (18.4%) | 8,615,437 (15.3%) |
English and British | 9 (3.3%) | 958,921 (15.1%) | 8,057,675 (14.3%) |
Welsh | 0 (0.0%) | 14,988 (0.2%) | 192,668 (0.3%) |
Welsh and British | 0 (0.0%) | 7,033 (0.1%) | 86,966 (0.2%) |
Other UK | 2 (0.7%) | 57,015 (0.9%) | 648,235 (1.1%) |
Scottish | 2 (0.7%) | 24,761 (0.4%) | 232,034 (0.4%) |
Scottish and British | 0 (0.0%) | 11,890 (0.2%) | 108,719 (0.2%) |
Northern Irish | 0 (0.0%) | 6,848 (0.1%) | 75,497 (0.1%) |
Northern Irish and British | 0 (0.0%) | 3,041 (0.0%) | 30,180 (0.1%) |
Cornish | 0 (0.0%) | 580 (0.0%) | 88,360 (0.2%) |
Cornish and British | 0 (0.0%) | 111 (0.0%) | 10,584 (0.0%) |
Other combination | 0 (0.0%) | 9,784 (0.2%) | 102,861 (0.2%) |
Irish | 2 (0.7%) | 33,502 (0.5%) | 290,790 (0.5%) |
Irish and UK | 0 (0.0%) | 6,792 (0.1%) | 60,290 (0.1%) |
Other identity | 104 (38.5%) | 534,835 (8.4%) | 5,338,962 (9.5%) |
Other and UK identity | 5 (1.9%) | 112,647 (1.8%) | 1,095,734 (1.9%) |
Non-UK | 106 (39.3%) | 568,337 (9.0%) | 5,629,752 (10.0%) |
UK and non-UK | 5 (1.9%) | 119,439 (1.9%) | 1,156,024 (2.0%) |
* Contains values based on ONS output area rather than postcode, and calculated as a best-fit model.
Proficiency in English
Proficiency in English categorises individuals based on their level of proficiency in the English language. It typically includes categories such as 'proficient,' 'limited proficiency,' and 'non-proficient.' This table helps to assess the language skills of different segments of the population, particularly those whose first language may not be English. It provides insights into the linguistic diversity and integration of communities within a given area.
English Speakers Spotlight
Census 2021 reveals that 62.9% of residents in LU6 3YB have English (or Welsh in Wales) as their main language, compared to the England & Wales average of 90.8% who report English as their primary language.
A postcode like LU6 3YB with a lower percentage of people whose main language is English (or Welsh in Wales) is likely in a diverse urban area with a significant immigrant population. In these areas, many residents speak other languages at home, reflecting their cultural backgrounds and recent migration. This linguistic diversity is more common in cities where ethnic communities are well-established, leading to a lower proportion of English or Welsh as the main language.
62.9%
-30.7%Percentage of people whose main language is English.
Category | LU6 3YB* | East of England | England & Wales |
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Total | 256 | 6,131,130 | 54,686,091 |
Main language English | 161 (62.9%) | 5,676,753 (92.6%) | 49,652,172 (90.8%) |
Main language not English | 95 (37.1%) | 454,377 (7.4%) | 5,033,919 (9.2%) |
Not English: Speaks English very well | 18 (7.0%) | 211,005 (3.4%) | 2,212,300 (4.0%) |
Not English: Speaks English well | 53 (20.7%) | 164,756 (2.7%) | 1,803,439 (3.3%) |
Not English: Cannot speak English well | 22 (8.6%) | 67,595 (1.1%) | 861,288 (1.6%) |
Not English: Cannot speak English | 2 (0.8%) | 11,021 (0.2%) | 156,892 (0.3%) |
* Contains values based on ONS output area rather than postcode, and calculated as a best-fit model.
1 Data used for this page show statistics based on output area (OA - E00177107), a best-fit lookup between this postcode (LU6 3YB) and 2021 Census data. Output areas may include more households and population than postcodes.
Data source: Census 2021 / Office for National Statistics
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