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Luton (LU7)
The LU7 postcode area is located in the Luton postcode town region, within the county of Bedfordshire, and contains a total of 2526 individual postcodes.
There are 77 electoral wards in the LU7 postcode area, including Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Luton which come under the local authority of the Central Bedfordshire Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 31% of people in LU7 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.
This does not mean that the people of LU7 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.
The LU7 postcode is a geographic postcode located in the Luton district of Bedfordshire, England. It is principally found in the Chiltern Hills, southeast of the town of Luton.
The LU7 postcode comprises many small villages and rural localities, most of which are small and spread out in a region called the Chilterns. The majority of the postcode is within the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. A number of the villages have an agricultural and heritage interest; some are quite picturesque with thatched cottages and winding country lanes.
Within the LU7 postcode, there are some larger communities which benefit from local amenities such as schools, doctors' surgeries and shops. These villages are Ivinghoe, Marsworth, Wingrave and Wigginton.
The LU7 postcode also includes Runnymede, an area made popular by its connection to the signing of the Magna Carta, as well as the old market town of Tring, which has a history dating back to the 12th century. The northern part of the postcode includes parts of the Aylesbury Vale district, and here lies the Whipsnade Zoo, one of Britain's largest zoos.
The LU7 postcode also has excellent transport links, with direct access to the M25 motorway, as well as multiple rail connections serving London Euston and Birmingham stations. Services from Heathrow Airport are available via the Central Line and the Marston Vale Line.
The LU7 postcode provides a great diversity of lifestyle options to local residents. There are many cultural attractions on offer including The National Trust's Ashridge Estate, Chenies Manor, Waddesdon Manor, The Rothschild Foundation and Tring Natural History Museum. As well as local pubs, restaurants and country inns, the LU7 postcode also offers a range of leisure and outdoor activities, such as scenic walking and cycling trails, public golf courses and heritage buildings.
Demographics
UNEMPLOYMENT
- 92%WORKING
- 8%UNEMPLOYED
8% of people in LU7 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.
ETHNICITY
- 91%WHITE
- 9%NON-WHITE
91% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

Bedfordshire

LU7 is located in the county of Bedfordshire, in England.
Bedfordshire has a total population of 664,500, making it the 36th largest county in the UK.
Bedfordshire has a total area of 477 square miles, and a population density of 537 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Outward Code | LU7 |
Postal Town | Luton |
MSOA Name | Central Bedfordshire 019 |
LSOA Name | Central Bedfordshire 019A |
County | Bedfordshire |
Region | Bedfordshire |
Country | England |
Local Authority | Central Bedfordshire |
Area Classification | Largely Rural (rural including hub towns 50-79%) |
LU7 Electoral Wards
The postal region of LU7, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Friday, February 7, 2025
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 31% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.