Luton North
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In Bedfordshire, Luton North covers part of the large town of Luton, including residential districts, business areas, and greenbelt land to the north. The area benefits from proximity to London Luton Airport, the M1 motorway, and direct rail services to London St Pancras. Parks, community centres, and retail areas serve its diverse population, while surrounding countryside offers leisure opportunities.
Wards in Luton North
Luton North is divided into 11 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Barnfield
- Beech Hill
- Bramingham
- Challney
- Leagrave
- Lewsey
- Northwell
- Poets
- Saints
- Stopsley
- Sundon Park
Luton North is a constituency that covers these wards in Luton.
Population by age group
The most recent data for constituencies in England and Wales comes from mid-year estimates for 2022. This tells us what the population was estimated to be on 30 June 2022.
| Age Band | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (Number) | Region (%) | England & Wales (Number) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 17 | 30,417 | 26.31% | 1,348,369 | 21.07% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 9,735 | 8.42% | 465,497 | 7.28% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 15,085 | 13.05% | 810,089 | 12.66% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 23,847 | 20.63% | 1,242,589 | 19.42% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 19,889 | 17.21% | 1,261,140 | 19.71% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 16,627 | 14.38% | 1,270,813 | 19.86% | 11,303,607 | 18.76% |
Population by ethnic group
The most recent census asked people about their ethnic group. The census was carried out in March 2021 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and in March 2022 in Scotland.
| Ethnic Group | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (%) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British | 40,113 | 34.65% | 78.49% | 74.42% |
| Pakistani | 22,755 | 19.66% | 1.57% | 2.66% |
| Bangladeshi | 8,653 | 7.48% | 0.80% | 1.08% |
| Other White | 8,336 | 7.20% | 6.78% | 6.15% |
| Indian | 6,530 | 5.64% | 2.16% | 3.13% |
| African | 5,797 | 5.01% | 1.87% | 2.50% |
| Other Asian | 5,080 | 4.39% | 1.27% | 1.63% |
| Caribbean | 4,910 | 4.24% | 0.66% | 1.05% |
| Any other ethnic group | 2,757 | 2.38% | 1.11% | 1.55% |
| Irish | 2,547 | 2.20% | 0.91% | 0.85% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1,990 | 1.72% | 0.82% | 0.86% |
| Other Black | 1,454 | 1.26% | 0.38% | 0.50% |
| White and Asian | 1,311 | 1.13% | 0.81% | 0.82% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1,260 | 1.09% | 0.77% | 0.78% |
| Arab | 885 | 0.76% | 0.25% | 0.56% |
| White and Black African | 602 | 0.52% | 0.43% | 0.42% |
| Chinese | 457 | 0.39% | 0.61% | 0.75% |
| Roma | 229 | 0.20% | 0.15% | 0.17% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 89 | 0.08% | 0.14% | 0.11% |