Central Bedfordshire vs Luton
A side-by-side comparison of the Central Bedfordshire and Lutonlocal authority areas — population, density, deprivation and age profile, from ONS Census 2021 and each nation’s Indices of Deprivation.
In short: Central Bedfordshire is the more populous; council tax is lower in Luton.
| Central Bedfordshire | Luton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 294,252 | 225,262 |
| Density | 411/km² | 5,196/km² |
| Deprivation | 0% in most-deprived 10% | 3% in most-deprived 10% |
| Council tax (Band D) | £2,516 | £2,440 |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 88% | 88% |
| Aged under 16 | 20% | 23% |
| Aged 16–64 | 62% | 65% |
| Aged 65+ | 18% | 12% |