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6.1%UNEMPLOYED
47%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
31%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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What social class do the population of CR2 2BD belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is CR2 2BD 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 2BD from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 23%Children
  • 77%Adults

23% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 5% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 50%Male
  • 50%Female

From the last census, 50% of people in CR22BD male, and 50% female. Women outnumber men in Purley.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 31%AB
  • 51%C2/C2
  • 17%DE

According to census records, 31% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 37%SINGLE
  • 47%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in CR2 2BD is 37%. Single and 'other' people is 63%.

ETHNICITY

  • 57%WHITE
  • 44%NON-WHITE

57% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 86.6%WORKING
  • 6.1%UNEMPLOYED

6.1% 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

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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 CR2 2BD

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near CR2 2BD

Events

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What's on near CR2 2BD

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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 CR2 2BD

Banks

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Cach Machines near CR2 2BD

Schools

Schools

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Schools near CR2 2BD

Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

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Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in CR2 2BD

Libraries

Libraries

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CR22BD Postcode Breakdown

CRAREA2DISTRICT2SECTORBDUNIT
Full PostcodeCR2 2BD
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

CR22BD Postal District

Compass Postal District

CR2 2BD 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 2BD.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Carshalton1.8 miles W
Kenley1.9 miles SE
Purley1.9 miles SE
Whyteleafe2.1 miles SE
Sanderstead2.6 miles SE
Croydon2.8 miles N
Coulsdon3 miles S
Banstead3 miles SW
South Norwood3 miles NE
Hackbridge3.3 miles NW
Addington3.4 miles E
Shirley3.7 miles E
Farleigh3.8 miles E
Cheam3.9 miles W
Warlingham3.9 miles SE
London11 miles N
Glasgow349 miles NW
Edinburgh340 miles NW
Cardiff133 miles W
Liverpool186 miles NW
Southampton64 miles W
Saint Ives82 miles W

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