35POPULATION
3%UNEMPLOYED
60%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
40%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsCR2 8JR

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


AVERAGE AGES

  • 18%Children
  • 83%Adults

18% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 11% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 54.3%Male
  • 45.7%Female

From the last census, 54.3% of people in CR28JR male, and 45.7% female. Men outnumber women in Heathfield.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 40%AB
  • 51%C2/C2
  • 9%DE

According to census records, 40% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 26%SINGLE
  • 60%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in CR2 8JR is 26%. Single and 'other' people is 74%.

ETHNICITY

  • 71%WHITE
  • 29%NON-WHITE

71% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 89.2%WORKING
  • 3%UNEMPLOYED

3% 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

Crime Rates

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Local Issues & Problems

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Car Parks

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

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Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Banks near CR2 8JR

Banks

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Cach Machines near CR2 8JR

Schools

Schools

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Shopping Centres

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Post Offices

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Libraries

Libraries

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CR28JR Postcode Breakdown

CRAREA2DISTRICT8SECTORJRUNIT
Full PostcodeCR2 8JR
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

CR28JR Postal District

Compass Postal District

CR2 8JR 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 8JR.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Addington0.4 miles E
Shirley1.1 miles N
West Wickham1.5 miles NE
Beckenham2.2 miles N
Farleigh2.5 miles S
Chelsham2.7 miles SE
Sanderstead2.7 miles SW
Hayes2.7 miles E
South Norwood2.8 miles NW
Whyteleafe3 miles SW
Keston3.2 miles E
Croydon3.3 miles NW
Elmers End3.3 miles N
Purley3.5 miles SW
Kenley3.5 miles SW
London11 miles N
Glasgow350 miles NW
Edinburgh340 miles NW
Cardiff136 miles W
Liverpool188 miles NW
Southampton67 miles W
Saint Ives85 miles W

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BBC One Show presenter left 'screaming in pain' in hospital

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