29POPULATION
3%UNEMPLOYED
62%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
38%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsCR2 8RD

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


AVERAGE AGES

  • 12%Children
  • 89%Adults

12% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 11% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 44.8%Male
  • 55.2%Female

From the last census, 44.8% of people in CR28RD male, and 55.2% female. Women outnumber men in Selsdon and Ballards.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 38%AB
  • 54%C2/C2
  • 9%DE

According to census records, 38% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 24%SINGLE
  • 62%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in CR2 8RD is 24%. Single and 'other' people is 74%.

ETHNICITY

  • 84%WHITE
  • 18%NON-WHITE

84% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 91.8%WORKING
  • 3%UNEMPLOYED

3% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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People and Demographics

Demographics

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Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Local Issues & Problems

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Sunrise and Sunset Times

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Taxis near CR2 8RD

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near CR2 8RD

Events

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What's on near CR2 8RD

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

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Tourist Information

Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Banks near CR2 8RD

Banks

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Banks near CR2 8RD

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Cach Machines near CR2 8RD

Schools

Schools

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Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

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Emergencies in CR2 8RD

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in CR2 8RD

Libraries

Libraries

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CR28RD Postcode Breakdown

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Full PostcodeCR2 8RD
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

CR28RD Postal District

Compass Postal District

CR2 8RD 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 8RD.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Addington1.6 miles E
Sanderstead1.7 miles S
Whyteleafe1.8 miles SW
Kenley2.2 miles SW
Purley2.2 miles SW
Farleigh2.2 miles SE
Shirley2.3 miles NE
Chelsham2.8 miles E
West Wickham2.8 miles NE
Warlingham2.9 miles SE
South Norwood3 miles N
Croydon3.2 miles NW
Beckenham3.3 miles NE
Coulsdon3.5 miles SW
Carshalton3.6 miles W
London11 miles N
Glasgow350 miles NW
Edinburgh341 miles NW
Cardiff135 miles W
Liverpool188 miles NW
Southampton66 miles W
Saint Ives84 miles W

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