52POPULATION
4%UNEMPLOYED
37%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
26%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsLU7 1BX

What social class do the population of LU7 1BX belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is LU7 1BX 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 LU7 1BX from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 16%Children
  • 83%Adults

16% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 12% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 50%Male
  • 50%Female

From the last census, 50% of people in LU71BX male, and 50% female. Women outnumber men in Leighton Buzzard North.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 26%AB
  • 51%C2/C2
  • 22%DE

According to census records, 26% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 34%SINGLE
  • 37%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in LU7 1BX is 34%. Single and 'other' people is 66%.

ETHNICITY

  • 94%WHITE
  • 6%NON-WHITE

94% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 91.7%WORKING
  • 4%UNEMPLOYED

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

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People and Demographics

Demographics

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Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Local Issues & Problems

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Sunrise and Sunset Times

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Taxis and Minicabs

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near LU7 1BX

Events

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Local Attractions

Attractions

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

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Tourist Information

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Schools

Schools

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Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

Police Stations

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Emergencies

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Post Offices

Post Offices

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Libraries

Libraries

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LU71BX Postcode Breakdown

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Full PostcodeLU7 1BX
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Postal TownLuton
Easting
Northing
Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
County
Region
CountryEngland
Local Authority
Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationLargely Rural (rural including hub towns 50-79%)

LU71BX Postal District

Compass Postal District

LU7 1BX 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 LU7 1BX.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Leighton Buzzard0.6 miles E
Billington3 miles SE
Hockliffe3.4 miles E
Battlesden3.4 miles E
Wing3.6 miles SW
Stanbridge3.7 miles E
Stewkley3.8 miles W
Milton Bryant3.9 miles E
Mentmore3.9 miles S
Slapton4 miles SE
Woburn4.6 miles NE
Eaton Bray5.1 miles SE
Bletchley5.2 miles NW
Cublington5.2 miles W
Woburn Sands5.5 miles N
London37 miles SE
Glasgow304 miles NW
Edinburgh295 miles NW
Cardiff113 miles W
Liverpool141 miles NW
Southampton78 miles SW
Saint Ives91 miles SW

Van filled with warm chicken stopped by police

An overweight unrefrigerated van was reported to the local council, police say.

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Blue plaque honours 'prolific' royal mapmaker

Royal mapmaker Thomas Kitchin, described as a "prolific and exceptionally talented" engraver, is buried in the city's cathedral.

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Why I moved from Australia to support Luton Town

Hatters fan David Burton admits some people think he is "a bit crazy" for the decision.

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Tories go from largest to smallest party on council

The Conservatives lose nearly half their seats on Welwyn Hatfield council.

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Footballer thanks Luton Town captain for message

The non-league player, 20, says it is nice to hear "from someone [who] has been through the same".

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Struck-off lawyer jailed for Grenfell fraud

A judge describes Flora Mendes actions as "truly disgraceful".

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Heavy rain provides boost for chalk stream wildlife

"It's great, the rain we've had - the water is really flowing," says one RSPB warden.

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Children celebrate birthday of one-eyed camel

Children with additional needs prepare food and gifts for a birthday party at a zoo.

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