The LU7 3YF postcode is in Central Bedfordshire, Central Bedfordshire postcode town, within East of England, England region.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | LU7 |
| Ward | Leighton Buzzard North |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Leighton Buzzard North & East |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Region | East of England |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Milton Keynes |
| Police Force | Bedfordshire |
| NHS Care Board | NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Leighton Buzzard North |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | South West Bedfordshire |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 9161 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Hard-pressed ethnic mix / Hampered neighbourhoods / Rural Growth Areas, while the work-zone classification is Primarily residential suburbs.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Leedon(0.06 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Wheatfield Close(0.02 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Leighton Buzzard(1.75 mi)
The nearest airport is Luton Airport(9.90 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaudesert Lower SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-9 | LU7 3DX (0.26 mi) | Details |
| Leedon Lower SchoolPrimary, Requires improvement | 2-9 | LU7 3LZ (0.41 mi) | Details |
| Brooklands Middle SchoolAll Through, Good | 9-13 | LU7 3PF (0.49 mi) | Details |
| Gilbert Inglefield AcademyAll Through, Good | 9-13 | LU7 3FU (0.66 mi) | Details |
| Clipstone Brook Lower SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-9 | LU7 3PG (0.66 mi) | Details |
| Vandyke Upper SchoolSecondary, Good | 13-18 | LU7 3DY (0.67 mi) | Details |
| The Rushmere Park AcademyPrimary, Good | 2-9 | LU7 1EW (0.83 mi) | Details |
Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
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The population of LU73YF is 354 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 44 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (1357), Between 55 to 64 (1102), and Between 65 to 74 (1020).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 302 people, followed by Other Asian with a total of 7.
Regarding education, 91 adults have Does not apply, while 47 have Level 1 and entry level.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (205), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (191).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned No religion (186), followed by Christian (132).
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 Routine occupations (54) followed by Never worked and long-term unemployed (41), and Semi-routine occupations (40).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (412), and 137 adults mentioned they are Employee: Part-time.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1306) and European Union EU-14 (26).