Luton South and South Bedfordshire
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This constituency spans southern Luton and neighbouring South Bedfordshire, including towns such as Dunstable and surrounding villages. It offers strong transport links via the M1, London Luton Airport, and rail services to London. The Chiltern Hills provide scenic landscapes and outdoor activities, while urban centres feature shopping, business parks, and community facilities.
Wards in Luton South and South Bedfordshire
Luton South and South Bedfordshire is divided into 16 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Barnfield
- Beech Hill
- Biscot
- Caddington
- Central
- Challney
- Dallow
- Eaton Bray
- Farley
- High Town
- Round Green
- Saints
- South
- Stopsley
- Vauxhall
- Wigmore
Luton South and South Bedfordshire is a constituency that covers these wards in Central Bedfordshire / 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 | 31,505 | 25.06% | 1,348,369 | 21.07% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 11,967 | 9.52% | 465,497 | 7.28% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 21,306 | 16.95% | 810,089 | 12.66% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 27,181 | 21.62% | 1,242,589 | 19.42% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 19,816 | 15.77% | 1,261,140 | 19.71% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 13,920 | 11.07% | 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 | 43,635 | 35.33% | 78.49% | 74.42% |
| Pakistani | 18,485 | 14.97% | 1.57% | 2.66% |
| Other White | 16,766 | 13.58% | 6.78% | 6.15% |
| Bangladeshi | 12,003 | 9.72% | 0.80% | 1.08% |
| African | 6,063 | 4.91% | 1.87% | 2.50% |
| Indian | 5,724 | 4.63% | 2.16% | 3.13% |
| Other Asian | 3,555 | 2.88% | 1.27% | 1.63% |
| Caribbean | 3,364 | 2.72% | 0.66% | 1.05% |
| Any other ethnic group | 3,002 | 2.43% | 1.11% | 1.55% |
| Irish | 2,261 | 1.83% | 0.91% | 0.85% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1,606 | 1.30% | 0.82% | 0.86% |
| Other Black | 1,316 | 1.07% | 0.38% | 0.50% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1,260 | 1.02% | 0.77% | 0.78% |
| Arab | 1,234 | 1.00% | 0.25% | 0.56% |
| White and Asian | 1,219 | 0.99% | 0.81% | 0.82% |
| White and Black African | 711 | 0.58% | 0.43% | 0.42% |
| Roma | 593 | 0.48% | 0.15% | 0.17% |
| Chinese | 487 | 0.39% | 0.61% | 0.75% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 216 | 0.17% | 0.14% | 0.11% |