117POPULATION
5%UNEMPLOYED
43%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
33%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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What social class do the population of BR6 8WZ belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is BR6 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 BR6 8WZ from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 20%Children
  • 80%Adults

20% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 8% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 45.3%Male
  • 54.7%Female

From the last census, 45.3% of people in BR68WZ male, and 54.7% female. Women outnumber men in Orpington.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 33%AB
  • 51%C2/C2
  • 16%DE

According to census records, 33% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 39%SINGLE
  • 43%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in BR6 8WZ is 39%. Single and 'other' people is 62%.

ETHNICITY

  • 81%WHITE
  • 19%NON-WHITE

81% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 88.6%WORKING
  • 5%UNEMPLOYED

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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BR6 8WZ Demographics

Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Local Issues & Problems

Local Issues

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Sunrise and Sunset Times

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Taxis and Minicabs

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Taxis near BR6 8WZ

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events

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What's on near BR6 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 BR6 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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Emergencies

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Emergencies in BR6 8WZ

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Libraries

Libraries

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BR68WZ Postcode Breakdown

BRAREA6DISTRICT8SECTORWZUNIT
Full PostcodeBR6 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

BR68WZ Postal District

Compass Postal District

BR6 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 BR6 8WZ.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Saint Mary Cray0.9 miles E
Foots Cray1.8 miles NE
Orpington1.9 miles S
Chislehurst2.1 miles NW
Farnborough2.3 miles SW
Chelsfield2.4 miles SE
Bromley2.7 miles NW
Sidcup2.9 miles N
Bickley2.9 miles W
Swanley Junction2.9 miles E
Keston3.4 miles SW
Hayes3.6 miles W
Fort Halstead4.4 miles SE
Bexley4.5 miles NE
Downe4.7 miles SW
London13 miles NW
Glasgow351 miles NW
Edinburgh341 miles NW
Cardiff142 miles W
Liverpool190 miles NW
Southampton73 miles W
Saint Ives92 miles W

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