6POPULATION
5.9%UNEMPLOYED
53%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
28%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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What social class do the population of CR2 8YB belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is CR2 8YB 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 8YB 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

  • 50%Male
  • 50%Female

From the last census, 50% of people in CR28YB male, and 50% 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 8YB 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 8YB Demographics

Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Local Issues & Problems

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Taxis and Minicabs

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near CR2 8YB

Events

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What's on near CR2 8YB

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 8YB

Banks

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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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 8YB

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Libraries

Libraries

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CR28YB Postcode Breakdown

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Full PostcodeCR2 8YB
Latitude/Longitude,
Postal TownCroydon
Easting
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Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
CountyOuter London
Region
CountryEngland
Local Authority
Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationUrban with Major Conurbation

CR28YB Postal District

Compass Postal District

CR2 8YB 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 8YB.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Addington1.4 miles E
Sanderstead1.7 miles S
Whyteleafe1.9 miles SW
Farleigh2.1 miles SE
Shirley2.1 miles NE
Purley2.4 miles SW
Kenley2.4 miles SW
Chelsham2.6 miles E
West Wickham2.6 miles NE
Warlingham2.9 miles S
South Norwood3.1 miles N
Beckenham3.2 miles NE
Croydon3.3 miles NW
Coulsdon3.7 miles SW
Hayes3.8 miles E
London11 miles N
Glasgow350 miles NW
Edinburgh341 miles NW
Cardiff135 miles W
Liverpool188 miles NW
Southampton66 miles W
Saint Ives84 miles W

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