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 8WZ belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is LU2 8WZ 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 8WZ 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 LU28WZ 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 8WZ 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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Crime Rates and Statistics

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Local Issues & Problems

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Taxis and Minicabs

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events

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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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Police Stations

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Emergencies

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Emergencies in LU2 8WZ

Post Offices

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Libraries

Libraries

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LU28WZ Postcode Breakdown

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

LU28WZ Postal District

Compass Postal District

LU2 8WZ 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 8WZ.

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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