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Who lives in LU3 3UP

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in LU3 3UP, set against England as a whole.

Neighbourhood
Marsh Farm
Council
Luton
Region
East of England
Neighbourhood population
1,272 (2024)
Population

Who lives in LU3 3UP

Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around LU3 3UP (Marsh Farm) (about 1,272 residents).

Residents
1,272
2024 estimate
Households
498
Census
Median age
37
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
22% / 15%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 30–34, at 8% of residents. 19.7% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 14.9% are 65 or over, below the England figure of 18.4%.

LU3 3UPEngland
0%
2%
5%
8%
10%
0–45–910–1415–1920–2425–2930–3435–3940–4445–4950–5455–5960–6465–6970–7475–7980–8485+
Gender

The gender split

51.4% of residents are female and 48.6% male.

LU3 3UP
51%
49%
England
  • Female51.4%51%
  • Male48.6%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

44.4% of adults in the LU3 3UP area are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 35.3% have never married.

LU3 3UPEngland
Married or civil partnership44.4%44.7%
Never married35.3%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved11.8%9.1%
Separated3%2.2%
Widowed5.5%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

83.1% of residents in the LU3 3UP area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

LU3 3UP
49%
34%
12%
England
  • Very good49.2%48.5%
  • Good33.9%33.7%
  • Fair12.4%12.7%
  • Bad3.8%4%
  • Very bad0.7%1.2%

Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.

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