69POPULATION
6.5%UNEMPLOYED
31%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
29%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsBR2 8WZ

What social class do the population of BR2 8WZ belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is BR2 8WZ in Bromley, how professionally qualified are the community, and how many hours a week do they work? All this, and more information and demographic statistics about BR2 8WZ from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 21%Children
  • 78%Adults

21% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 5% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 52.2%Male
  • 47.8%Female

From the last census, 52.2% of people in BR28WZ male, and 47.8% female. Men outnumber women in Bromley Town.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 29%AB
  • 49%C2/C2
  • 22%DE

According to census records, 29% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 51%SINGLE
  • 31%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in BR2 8WZ is 51%. Single and 'other' people is 49%.

ETHNICITY

  • 78%WHITE
  • 22%NON-WHITE

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

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 88.6%WORKING
  • 6.5%UNEMPLOYED

6.5% 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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BR2 8WZ Demographics

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 and Minicabs

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Taxis near BR2 8WZ

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Car Parks near BR2 8WZ

Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near BR2 8WZ

Events

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What's on near BR2 8WZ

Local Attractions

Attractions

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

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Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Banks near BR2 8WZ

Banks

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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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Police Stations

Police Stations

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Police Stations in BR2 8WZ

Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in BR2 8WZ

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Libraries

Libraries

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BR28WZ Postcode Breakdown

BRAREA2DISTRICT8SECTORWZUNIT
Full PostcodeBR2 8WZ
Latitude/Longitude,
Postal TownBromley
Easting
Northing
Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
CountyOuter London
Region
CountryEngland
Local Authority
Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationUrban with Major Conurbation

BR28WZ Postal District

Compass Postal District

BR2 8WZ postcode is located in the postal town of Bromley. Bromley 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 BR2 8WZ.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Bromley1.5 miles E
Bickley1.9 miles SE
Chislehurst2.2 miles E
Beckenham2.8 miles SW
Hayes2.9 miles S
Elmers End3 miles W
Eltham3.2 miles NE
West Wickham3.2 miles SW
Catford3.2 miles NW
Lewisham3.2 miles NW
Forest Hill3.4 miles NW
Shirley3.6 miles SW
Keston4.1 miles S
Kidbrooke4.1 miles N
Greenwich4.1 miles N
London9 miles NW
Glasgow348 miles NW
Edinburgh338 miles NW
Cardiff139 miles W
Liverpool186 miles NW
Southampton71 miles W
Saint Ives89 miles W

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