67POPULATION
2.3%UNEMPLOYED
56%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
23%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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What social class do the population of CR2 8EL belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is CR2 8EL in Croydon, how professionally qualified are the community, and how many hours a week do they work? All this, and more information and demographic statistics about CR2 8EL from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 19%Children
  • 81%Adults

19% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 8% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 55.2%Male
  • 44.8%Female

From the last census, 55.2% of people in CR28EL male, and 44.8% female. Men outnumber women in Selsdon and Ballards.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 23%AB
  • 59%C2/C2
  • 18%DE

According to census records, 23% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 27%SINGLE
  • 56%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in CR2 8EL is 27%. Single and 'other' people is 73%.

ETHNICITY

  • 78%WHITE
  • 23%NON-WHITE

78% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 90.9%WORKING
  • 2.3%UNEMPLOYED

2.3% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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Demographics

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Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Local Issues & Problems

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Car Parks

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

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Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Banks near CR2 8EL

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Schools

Schools

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Shopping Centres

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Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in CR2 8EL

Libraries

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CR28EL Postcode Breakdown

CRAREA2DISTRICT8SECTORELUNIT
Full PostcodeCR2 8EL
Latitude/Longitude,
Postal TownCroydon
Easting
Northing
Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
CountyOuter London
Region
CountryEngland
Local Authority
Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationUrban with Major Conurbation

CR28EL Postal District

Compass Postal District

CR2 8EL postcode is located in the postal town of Croydon. Croydon postal area may cover a large geographical region that may correspond to several postal districts, which may include many towns and/or villages. Use the map to determine the geographical location of the postcode CR2 8EL.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Addington1.2 miles E
Shirley1.8 miles NE
Sanderstead2.1 miles S
Whyteleafe2.3 miles SW
West Wickham2.3 miles E
Farleigh2.4 miles SE
Purley2.7 miles SW
Kenley2.7 miles SW
South Norwood2.7 miles NW
Beckenham2.8 miles NE
Chelsham2.8 miles SE
Croydon3.1 miles NW
Warlingham3.2 miles S
Hayes3.6 miles E
Elmers End3.7 miles N
London11 miles N
Glasgow350 miles NW
Edinburgh341 miles NW
Cardiff135 miles W
Liverpool187 miles NW
Southampton66 miles W
Saint Ives84 miles W

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