37POPULATION
11%UNEMPLOYED
26%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
15%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsSW2 2RU

What social class do the population of SW2 2RU belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is SW2 2RU in London, how professionally qualified are the community, and how many hours a week do they work? All this, and more information and demographic statistics about SW2 2RU from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 25%Children
  • 74%Adults

25% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 3% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 37.8%Male
  • 62.2%Female

From the last census, 37.8% of people in SW22RU male, and 62.2% female. Women outnumber men in Tulse Hill.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 15%AB
  • 51%C2/C2
  • 34%DE

According to census records, 15% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 58%SINGLE
  • 26%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in SW2 2RU is 58%. Single and 'other' people is 42%.

ETHNICITY

  • 38%WHITE
  • 64%NON-WHITE

38% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 75.2%WORKING
  • 11%UNEMPLOYED

11% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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People and Demographics

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People and Demographics

Demographics

An in-depth look at the demographic data of the people who live in SW2 2RU, including ethnicity, religious beliefs, age breakdown and social grades.

SW2 2RU Demographics

Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Crime stats in SW2 2RU

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Constituency

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SW2 2RU Constituency

Local Issues & Problems

Local Issues

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Sunrise and Sunset Times

Sunrise/Sunset

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Travel & Transport

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Traffic and Travel Reports

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Traffic near SW2 2RU

Taxis and Minicabs

Taxi Firms

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Taxis near SW2 2RU

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Car Parks near SW2 2RU

Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near SW2 2RU

Events

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What's on near SW2 2RU

Local Attractions

Attractions

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Attractions near SW2 2RU

Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

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Tourist Information

Tourist Information

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Tourist Information SW2 2RU

Local Amenities

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Banks near SW2 2RU

Banks

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Banks near SW2 2RU

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Cach Machines near SW2 2RU

Schools

Schools

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Schools near SW2 2RU

Shopping Centres

Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

Police Stations

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Police Stations in SW2 2RU

Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in SW2 2RU

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in SW2 2RU

Libraries

Libraries

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Essential InformationSW2 2RU

SW22RU Postcode Breakdown

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Full PostcodeSW2 2RU
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CountyInner London
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Area ClassificationUrban with Major Conurbation

SW22RU Postal District

Compass Postal District

SW2 2RU postcode is located in the postal town of London. London 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 SW2 2RU.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Balham0.9 miles W
East Dulwich1.5 miles E
Dulwich1.5 miles E
West Dulwich1.6 miles E
Norbury1.9 miles S
Lower Norwood2 miles SE
Streatham2 miles SW
Forest Hill2.9 miles E
Thornton Heath3.1 miles S
Shooters Hill3.2 miles E
Norwood3.3 miles SE
Camberwell3.4 miles SW
Wandsworth3.7 miles W
Mitcham3.8 miles SW
London3.9 miles N
London4 miles N
Glasgow343 miles NW
Edinburgh333 miles NW
Cardiff133 miles W
Liverpool181 miles NW
Southampton67 miles SW
Saint Ives85 miles W

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