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7%UNEMPLOYED
31%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
32%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsCR2 2LA

What social class do the population of CR2 2LA belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is CR2 2LA 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 2LA from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 21%Children
  • 79%Adults

21% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 7% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 50%Male
  • 50%Female

From the last census, 50% of people in CR22LA male, and 50% female. Women outnumber men in Purley.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 32%AB
  • 50%C2/C2
  • 18%DE

According to census records, 32% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 48%SINGLE
  • 31%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in CR2 2LA is 48%. Single and 'other' people is 52%.

ETHNICITY

  • 67%WHITE
  • 33%NON-WHITE

67% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 86.8%WORKING
  • 7%UNEMPLOYED

7% 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

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CR2 2LA Demographics

Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Constituency

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Local Issues & Problems

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Sunrise and Sunset Times

Sunrise/Sunset

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Sunrise/sunset in CR2 2LA

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Traffic and Travel Reports

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Traffic near CR2 2LA

Taxis and Minicabs

Taxi Firms

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Taxis near CR2 2LA

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Car Parks near CR2 2LA

Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near CR2 2LA

Events

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What's on near CR2 2LA

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 CR2 2LA

Banks

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Banks near CR2 2LA

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Cach Machines near CR2 2LA

Schools

Schools

The nearest schools in the CR2 2LA area, including their latest Ofsted Results, pupil statistics and test results.

Schools near CR2 2LA

Shopping Centres

Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

Police Stations

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Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in CR2 2LA

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in CR2 2LA

Libraries

Libraries

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Libraries in CR2 2LA

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CR22LA Postcode Breakdown

CRAREA2DISTRICT2SECTORLAUNIT
Full PostcodeCR2 2LA
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

CR22LA Postal District

Compass Postal District

CR2 2LA 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 2LA.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Carshalton1.6 miles W
Purley1.7 miles SE
Kenley1.7 miles SE
Whyteleafe2.2 miles SE
Banstead2.6 miles SW
Sanderstead2.7 miles E
Coulsdon2.7 miles S
Croydon3.1 miles N
Hackbridge3.3 miles NW
South Norwood3.4 miles NE
Cheam3.6 miles W
Addington3.7 miles E
Farleigh4 miles E
Warlingham4 miles SE
Shirley4.1 miles E
London11 miles N
Glasgow350 miles NW
Edinburgh340 miles NW
Cardiff133 miles W
Liverpool186 miles NW
Southampton64 miles W
Saint Ives82 miles W

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