The LU7 9HJ 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 | Heath and Reach |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Toddington, Heath & Reach |
| 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 | Heath and Reach |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | South West Bedfordshire |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 22964 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is White professionals / Prospering countryside life / Rural Growth Areas, while the work-zone classification is Accessible countryside.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Hockliffe(0.21 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Hockliffe Signals(0.08 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Leighton Buzzard(3.93 mi)
The nearest airport is Luton Airport(8.25 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hockliffe Lower SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 4-9 | LU7 9LL (0.13 mi) | Details |
Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
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The population of LU79HJ is 548 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 (1727), Between 55 to 64 (1609), and Between 45 to 54 (1529).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 475 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 16.
Regarding education, 138 adults have Level 4, while 70 have Level 2.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (574), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (357).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned No religion (263), followed by Christian (250).
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 Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (138) followed by Small employers and own account workers (64), and Intermediate occupations (60).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (762), and 489 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (2340) and European Union EU-14 (36).