Postal Code LU5 - United Kingdom
| Area of Postal Code LU5 | 38.9 km² |
| Population | 38,183 |
| Male Population | 18,747 (49.1%) |
| Female Population | 19,436 (50.9%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2015 | +22.8% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2015 | +12.0% |
| Median Age | 38.4 years |
| Male Median Age | 37.7 years |
| Female Median Age | 39.1 years |
| Postal Code Extensions | LU5 4AA, LU5 4AB, LU5 4AD, LU5 4AE, LU5 4AF, LU5 4AG, LU5 4AH, LU5 4AJ, LU5 4AL, LU5 4AN More |
| Associated Cities | Luton, Dunstable, Caddington, Chalgrave |
| Neighborhoods | Harlington, Houghton Regis, Toddington, Town Centre |
| Timezone | British Summer Time |
| Coordinates | 51.90165945490987° / -0.5147318303639172° |
| Related Postal Codes | LS7, LS8, LS9, LU1, LU2, LU3, LU4, LU6, LU7, LU95 |
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Postal Code LU5 - United Kingdom Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 31,103 | 32,520 | 34,098 | 38,183 | 39,559 |
| Population Density | 799.6 / km² | 836.1 / km² | 876.6 / km² | 981.6 / km² | 1,017 / km² |
Postal Code LU5 - United Kingdom Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 12% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code LU5 - United Kingdom | +22.8% | +17.4% | +12% |
| United Kingdom | +15.2% | +13.3% | +9.9% |
Postal Code LU5 - United Kingdom Median Age
Median Age: 38.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code LU5 - United Kingdom | 38.4 yrs | 39.1 yrs | 37.7 yrs |
| United Kingdom | 39.6 yrs | 40.6 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
Postal Code LU5 Population Density
Population Density: 982 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code LU5 | 38,183 | 38.9 km² | 982 / km² |
| United Kingdom | 64.5 million | 247,916.6 km² | 260 / km² |
Postal Code LU5 - United Kingdom Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1000 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods
Business Distribution by neighborhood in Postal Code LU5 - United Kingdom
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Postal Code LU5 - United Kingdom

Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Postal Code LU5 - United Kingdom
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Car repair | 64 | 23.1 years |
| Construction of buildings | 89 | 26.6 years |
| Corporate management | 92 | 27.5 years |
| Electrical installation | 77 | 20.6 years |
| Electronics stores | 53 | 31.3 years |
| General contractors | 81 | 21.7 years |
| Restaurants | 63 | — |
| Shopping | 120 | 29.1 years |
| Shopping other | 134 | 33.3 years |
Business distribution by price for Postal Code LU5 - United Kingdom
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Postal Code LU5 CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code LU5 | 244,423 tn | 6.4 tn | 6,283.8 tons/km² |
| United Kingdom | 735,672,544 tn | 11.4 tn | 2,967.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 244,423 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 6.4 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 6,283.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (10) |
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/26/19 | 7:42 PM | 3.3 | 78.3 km | 10,000 m | 3km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 1/28/15 | 2:25 PM | 3.8 | 92.9 km | 3,000 m | 1km N of Ashwell, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 4/17/14 | 11:50 PM | 3.5 | 92.5 km | 2,000 m | 1km NW of Ashwell, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 9/22/00 | 9:23 PM | 4 | 86.1 km | 13,100 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 5/11/94 | 6:08 PM | 3.7 | 77.8 km | 10,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 2/16/92 | 5:22 PM | 3.4 | 62.9 km | 10,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 4/30/87 | 11:09 PM | 3.4 | 74.9 km | 10,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 12/26/86 | 12:50 PM | 3.4 | 57.5 km | 10,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 12/2/85 | 9:40 AM | 3.3 | 83.6 km | 13,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 5/29/84 | 7:53 PM | 3.4 | 100 km | 10,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
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