46POPULATION
2.6%UNEMPLOYED
59%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
37%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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What social class do the population of LU7 9BP belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is LU7 9BP 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 9BP from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 16%Children
  • 85%Adults

16% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 10% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 52.2%Male
  • 47.8%Female

From the last census, 52.2% of people in LU79BP male, and 47.8% female. Men outnumber women in Eaton Bray.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 37%AB
  • 51%C2/C2
  • 12%DE

According to census records, 37% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 21%SINGLE
  • 59%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in LU7 9BP is 21%. Single and 'other' people is 79%.

ETHNICITY

  • 98%WHITE
  • 1%NON-WHITE

98% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 91.6%WORKING
  • 2.6%UNEMPLOYED

2.6% 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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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

Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Banks near LU7 9BP

Banks

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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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Post Offices

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Libraries

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LU79BP Postcode Breakdown

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Full PostcodeLU7 9BP
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Postal TownLuton
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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%)

LU79BP Postal District

Compass Postal District

LU7 9BP 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 9BP.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Billington0.6 miles SE
Slapton1.6 miles SE
Leighton Buzzard1.9 miles N
Mentmore2.3 miles SW
Stanbridge2.6 miles E
Eaton Bray3 miles E
Hockliffe3.2 miles E
Wing3.2 miles W
Edlesborough3.7 miles SE
Battlesden4 miles NE
Cheddington4 miles S
Ivinghoe4 miles SE
Wingrave4.7 miles SW
Milton Bryant4.9 miles NE
Stewkley5 miles W
London35 miles SE
Glasgow306 miles NW
Edinburgh298 miles NW
Cardiff113 miles W
Liverpool143 miles NW
Southampton76 miles SW
Saint Ives89 miles SW

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