28POPULATION
5.9%UNEMPLOYED
53%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
28%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsCR2 8EH

What social class do the population of CR2 8EH belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is CR2 8EH 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 8EH from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 17%Children
  • 83%Adults

17% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 8% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 42.9%Male
  • 57.1%Female

From the last census, 42.9% of people in CR28EH male, and 57.1% female. Women outnumber men in Selsdon and Ballards.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 28%AB
  • 57%C2/C2
  • 14%DE

According to census records, 28% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 33%SINGLE
  • 53%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in CR2 8EH is 33%. Single and 'other' people is 67%.

ETHNICITY

  • 74%WHITE
  • 26%NON-WHITE

74% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 86.4%WORKING
  • 5.9%UNEMPLOYED

5.9% 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 8EH 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

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Traffic near CR2 8EH

Taxis and Minicabs

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Taxis near CR2 8EH

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near CR2 8EH

Events

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What's on near CR2 8EH

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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 8EH

Banks

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Banks near CR2 8EH

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Cach Machines near CR2 8EH

Schools

Schools

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Schools near CR2 8EH

Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

Police Stations

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Emergencies

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Emergencies in CR2 8EH

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in CR2 8EH

Libraries

Libraries

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CR28EH Postcode Breakdown

CRAREA2DISTRICT8SECTOREHUNIT
Full PostcodeCR2 8EH
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

CR28EH Postal District

Compass Postal District

CR2 8EH 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 8EH.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Addington1.3 miles E
Shirley2 miles NE
Sanderstead2 miles S
Whyteleafe2.2 miles SW
Farleigh2.3 miles SE
West Wickham2.5 miles E
Purley2.5 miles SW
Kenley2.5 miles SW
Chelsham2.8 miles SE
South Norwood2.8 miles N
Beckenham2.9 miles NE
Croydon3.1 miles NW
Warlingham3.2 miles S
Hayes3.7 miles E
Carshalton3.8 miles W
London11 miles N
Glasgow350 miles NW
Edinburgh341 miles NW
Cardiff135 miles W
Liverpool187 miles NW
Southampton66 miles W
Saint Ives84 miles W

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