1POPULATION
3.5%UNEMPLOYED
53%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
30%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsCR5 2YW

What social class do the population of CR5 2YW belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is CR5 2YW 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 CR5 2YW from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 21%Children
  • 79%Adults

21% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 5% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 100%Male
  • 0%Female

From the last census, 100% of people in CR52YW male, and 0% female. Men outnumber women in Coulsdon West.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 30%AB
  • 57%C2/C2
  • 13%DE

According to census records, 30% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 32%SINGLE
  • 53%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in CR5 2YW is 32%. Single and 'other' people is 68%.

ETHNICITY

  • 80%WHITE
  • 20%NON-WHITE

80% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 87.6%WORKING
  • 3.5%UNEMPLOYED

3.5% 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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Taxis and Minicabs

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near CR5 2YW

Events

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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 CR5 2YW

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Schools

Schools

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Police Stations

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Emergencies in CR5 2YW

Post Offices

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Libraries

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CR52YW Postcode Breakdown

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Full PostcodeCR5 2YW
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

CR52YW Postal District

Compass Postal District

CR5 2YW 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 CR5 2YW.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Banstead1.1 miles W
Coulsdon1.7 miles SE
Purley1.8 miles E
Kenley1.8 miles E
Carshalton2.1 miles N
Whyteleafe2.5 miles E
Chipstead2.8 miles SW
Sanderstead3.2 miles E
Cheam3.3 miles NW
Warlingham4.2 miles E
Hackbridge4.4 miles N
Caterham4.4 miles SE
Farleigh4.6 miles E
Kingswood Warren4.7 miles W
Tadworth4.7 miles SW
London12 miles N
Glasgow350 miles NW
Edinburgh341 miles NW
Cardiff132 miles W
Liverpool187 miles NW
Southampton62 miles W
Saint Ives80 miles W

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