39POPULATION
9.1%UNEMPLOYED
27%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
20%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsSW8 2SW

What social class do the population of SW8 2SW belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is SW8 2SW 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 SW8 2SW from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 16%Children
  • 84%Adults

16% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 4% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 41%Male
  • 59%Female

From the last census, 41% of people in SW82SW male, and 59% female. Women outnumber men in Oval.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 20%AB
  • 51%C2/C2
  • 29%DE

According to census records, 20% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 54%SINGLE
  • 27%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in SW8 2SW is 54%. Single and 'other' people is 47%.

ETHNICITY

  • 55%WHITE
  • 43%NON-WHITE

55% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 77.2%WORKING
  • 9.1%UNEMPLOYED

9.1% 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 SW8 2SW, including ethnicity, religious beliefs, age breakdown and social grades.

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Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Crime stats in SW8 2SW

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Constituency

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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 SW8 2SW

Taxis and Minicabs

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Taxis near SW8 2SW

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near SW8 2SW

Events

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What's on near SW8 2SW

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 SW8 2SW

Banks

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Banks near SW8 2SW

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Cach Machines near SW8 2SW

Schools

Schools

The nearest schools in the SW8 2SW area, including their latest Ofsted Results, pupil statistics and test results.

Schools near SW8 2SW

Shopping Centres

Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

Police Stations

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Police Stations in SW8 2SW

Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in SW8 2SW

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in SW8 2SW

Libraries

Libraries

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SW82SW Postcode Breakdown

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Area ClassificationUrban with Major Conurbation

SW82SW Postal District

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SW8 2SW 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 SW8 2SW.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Covent Garden1.4 miles N
London1.5 miles N
Westminster1.5 miles N
Lambeth1.5 miles N
Mayfair1.7 miles NW
Marylebone1.7 miles NW
Balham2.1 miles S
Finsbury2.3 miles E
Southwark2.3 miles E
Kensington2.4 miles W
Chelsea2.4 miles W
Earls Court2.4 miles W
Bloomsbury2.6 miles N
Holborn2.6 miles N
London1 miles N
Glasgow341 miles NW
Edinburgh331 miles NW
Cardiff132 miles W
Liverpool179 miles NW
Southampton68 miles SW
Saint Ives86 miles SW

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