18POPULATION
3.2%UNEMPLOYED
56%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
31%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsLU7 9WZ

What social class do the population of LU7 9WZ belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is LU7 9WZ 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 9WZ from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 19%Children
  • 81%Adults

19% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 6% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 44.4%Male
  • 55.6%Female

From the last census, 44.4% of people in LU79WZ male, and 55.6% female. Women outnumber men in Heath and Reach.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 31%AB
  • 53%C2/C2
  • 16%DE

According to census records, 31% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 25%SINGLE
  • 56%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in LU7 9WZ is 25%. Single and 'other' people is 75%.

ETHNICITY

  • 97%WHITE
  • 3%NON-WHITE

97% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 93%WORKING
  • 3.2%UNEMPLOYED

3.2% 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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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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Local Attractions

Attractions

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

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Tourist Information

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Banks near LU7 9WZ

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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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Emergencies in LU7 9WZ

Post Offices

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Libraries

Libraries

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LU79WZ Postcode Breakdown

LUAREA7DISTRICT9SECTORWZUNIT
Full PostcodeLU7 9WZ
Latitude/Longitude,
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%)

LU79WZ Postal District

Compass Postal District

LU7 9WZ 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 9WZ.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Woburn1.8 miles NE
Milton Bryant2.5 miles E
Woburn Sands2.7 miles N
Battlesden3 miles E
Leighton Buzzard3.1 miles S
Ridgmont3.6 miles NE
Aspley Guise3.9 miles N
Hockliffe3.9 miles SE
Eversholt4.1 miles E
Bletchley4.3 miles W
Simpson4.7 miles NW
Stanbridge4.8 miles SE
Toddington4.9 miles E
Billington5.4 miles S
Milton Keynes5.6 miles NW
London39 miles SE
Glasgow302 miles NW
Edinburgh293 miles NW
Cardiff115 miles W
Liverpool140 miles NW
Southampton80 miles SW
Saint Ives93 miles SW

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