51POPULATION
11.3%UNEMPLOYED
35%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
11%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsCR2 8HY

What social class do the population of CR2 8HY belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is CR2 8HY 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 8HY from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 30%Children
  • 71%Adults

30% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 5% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 41.2%Male
  • 58.8%Female

From the last census, 41.2% of people in CR28HY male, and 58.8% female. Women outnumber men in Heathfield.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 11%AB
  • 52%C2/C2
  • 37%DE

According to census records, 11% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 43%SINGLE
  • 35%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in CR2 8HY is 43%. Single and 'other' people is 57%.

ETHNICITY

  • 61%WHITE
  • 40%NON-WHITE

61% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 79.8%WORKING
  • 11.3%UNEMPLOYED

11.3% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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People and Demographics

Demographics

An in-depth look at the demographic data of the people who live in CR2 8HY, including ethnicity, religious beliefs, age breakdown and social grades.

CR2 8HY Demographics

Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Crime stats in CR2 8HY

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Constituency

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Local Issues & Problems

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Sunrise and Sunset Times

Sunrise/Sunset

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Traffic and Travel Reports

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Traffic near CR2 8HY

Taxis and Minicabs

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Taxis near CR2 8HY

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near CR2 8HY

Events

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What's on near CR2 8HY

Local Attractions

Attractions

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

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Tourist Information

Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Banks near CR2 8HY

Banks

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Banks near CR2 8HY

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Cach Machines near CR2 8HY

Schools

Schools

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Schools near CR2 8HY

Shopping Centres

Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

Police Stations

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Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in CR2 8HY

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in CR2 8HY

Libraries

Libraries

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CR28HY Postcode Breakdown

CRAREA2DISTRICT8SECTORHYUNIT
Full PostcodeCR2 8HY
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

CR28HY Postal District

Compass Postal District

CR2 8HY 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 8HY.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Addington0.9 miles E
Shirley1.4 miles NE
West Wickham1.9 miles E
Beckenham2.4 miles NE
Sanderstead2.4 miles S
Farleigh2.5 miles SE
South Norwood2.6 miles NW
Whyteleafe2.7 miles SW
Chelsham2.8 miles SE
Croydon3 miles NW
Kenley3.1 miles SW
Purley3.1 miles SW
Hayes3.2 miles E
Elmers End3.4 miles N
Warlingham3.5 miles S
London11 miles N
Glasgow350 miles NW
Edinburgh340 miles NW
Cardiff136 miles W
Liverpool187 miles NW
Southampton66 miles W
Saint Ives85 miles W

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