111POPULATION
4.4%UNEMPLOYED
43%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
27%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsCR2 6XR

What social class do the population of CR2 6XR belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is CR2 6XR 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 6XR from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 24%Children
  • 75%Adults

24% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 3% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 45.9%Male
  • 54.1%Female

From the last census, 45.9% of people in CR26XR male, and 54.1% female. Women outnumber men in Purley.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 27%AB
  • 57%C2/C2
  • 15%DE

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

MARITAL STATUS

  • 43%SINGLE
  • 43%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in CR2 6XR is 43%. Single and 'other' people is 57%.

ETHNICITY

  • 66%WHITE
  • 34%NON-WHITE

66% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 87.3%WORKING
  • 4.4%UNEMPLOYED

4.4% 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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CR2 6XR 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 CR2 6XR

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near CR2 6XR

Events

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What's on near CR2 6XR

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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 6XR

Banks

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Banks near CR2 6XR

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Cach Machines near CR2 6XR

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 CR2 6XR

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in CR2 6XR

Libraries

Libraries

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CR26XR Postcode Breakdown

CRAREA2DISTRICT6SECTORXRUNIT
Full PostcodeCR2 6XR
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

CR26XR Postal District

Compass Postal District

CR2 6XR 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 6XR.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Carshalton2 miles W
Purley2.1 miles S
Kenley2.1 miles S
Whyteleafe2.2 miles SE
Croydon2.5 miles N
Sanderstead2.6 miles SE
South Norwood2.7 miles N
Addington3 miles E
Hackbridge3.2 miles NW
Coulsdon3.3 miles S
Shirley3.3 miles E
Banstead3.4 miles SW
Farleigh3.7 miles E
Thornton Heath3.7 miles N
Norwood3.8 miles N
London11 miles N
Glasgow349 miles NW
Edinburgh340 miles NW
Cardiff134 miles W
Liverpool186 miles NW
Southampton64 miles W
Saint Ives83 miles W

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