42POPULATION
3.4%UNEMPLOYED
56%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
38%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsCR2 8RF

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


AVERAGE AGES

  • 17%Children
  • 83%Adults

17% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 16% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 50%Male
  • 50%Female

From the last census, 50% of people in CR28RF male, and 50% female. Women outnumber men in Sanderstead.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 38%AB
  • 52%C2/C2
  • 10%DE

According to census records, 38% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 26%SINGLE
  • 56%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in CR2 8RF is 26%. Single and 'other' people is 75%.

ETHNICITY

  • 79%WHITE
  • 21%NON-WHITE

79% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 89.8%WORKING
  • 3.4%UNEMPLOYED

3.4% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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People and Demographics

Demographics

An in-depth look at the demographic data of the people who live in CR2 8RF, including ethnicity, religious beliefs, age breakdown and social grades.

CR2 8RF Demographics

Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Crime stats in CR2 8RF

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Constituency

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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 8RF

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Car Parks near CR2 8RF

Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near CR2 8RF

Events

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What's on near CR2 8RF

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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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Tourist Information CR2 8RF

Local Amenities

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Banks near CR2 8RF

Banks

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Banks near CR2 8RF

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Cach Machines near CR2 8RF

Schools

Schools

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Schools near CR2 8RF

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 8RF

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in CR2 8RF

Libraries

Libraries

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CR28RF Postcode Breakdown

CRAREA2DISTRICT8SECTORRFUNIT
Full PostcodeCR2 8RF
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

CR28RF Postal District

Compass Postal District

CR2 8RF 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 8RF.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Sanderstead1.5 miles SE
Whyteleafe1.5 miles S
Purley1.8 miles SW
Kenley1.8 miles SW
Addington2 miles E
Farleigh2.3 miles E
Shirley2.7 miles NE
Warlingham2.8 miles SE
Chelsham2.9 miles E
South Norwood3.2 miles N
West Wickham3.2 miles NE
Coulsdon3.2 miles SW
Croydon3.3 miles N
Carshalton3.4 miles W
Beckenham3.6 miles NE
London11 miles N
Glasgow350 miles NW
Edinburgh341 miles NW
Cardiff135 miles W
Liverpool187 miles NW
Southampton65 miles W
Saint Ives84 miles W

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