The LU6 2LW postcode is in Central Bedfordshire, Central Bedfordshire postcode town, within East of England, England region.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | LU6 |
| Ward | Caddington |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Eaton Bray, Whipsnade & Holywell |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Region | East of England |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Luton |
| Police Force | Bedfordshire |
| NHS Care Board | NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Caddington |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | South West Bedfordshire |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 23788 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Detached retirement living / Prospering countryside life / Rural Growth Areas, while the work-zone classification is Accessible countryside.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Whipsnade(0.25 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Whipsnade Park Homes(0.22 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Leagrave(4.74 mi)
The nearest airport is Luton Airport(5.49 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
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Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
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The population of LU62LW is 148 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 48 years old. The top three age distributions are: Between 55 to 64 (1178), Between 65 to 74 (1095), and Below 14 (1006).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 144 people, followed by White: Irish with a total of 2.
Regarding education, 64 adults have No qualifications, while 21 have Level 4.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (400), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (234).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (111), followed by No religion (36).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Semi-routine occupations (31) followed by Routine occupations (21), and Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (20).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Retired (537), and 345 adults mentioned they are Employee: Full-time.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1511) and Africa (37).