49POPULATION
12.6%UNEMPLOYED
33%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
14%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsCR7 8BX

What social class do the population of CR7 8BX belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is CR7 8BX 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 CR7 8BX from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 28%Children
  • 73%Adults

28% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 4% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 44.9%Male
  • 55.1%Female

From the last census, 44.9% of people in CR78BX male, and 55.1% female. Women outnumber men in Thornton Heath.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 14%AB
  • 55%C2/C2
  • 31%DE

According to census records, 14% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 46%SINGLE
  • 33%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in CR7 8BX is 46%. Single and 'other' people is 54%.

ETHNICITY

  • 38%WHITE
  • 61%NON-WHITE

38% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 75.4%WORKING
  • 12.6%UNEMPLOYED

12.6% 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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CR7 8BX Demographics

Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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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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Car Parks

Car Parks

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near CR7 8BX

Events

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What's on near CR7 8BX

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 CR7 8BX

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

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in CR7 8BX

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Libraries

Libraries

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CR78BX Postcode Breakdown

CRAREA7DISTRICT8SECTORBXUNIT
Full PostcodeCR7 8BX
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

CR78BX Postal District

Compass Postal District

CR7 8BX 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 CR7 8BX.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Thornton Heath0.2 miles SE
Norwood0.8 miles E
Lower Norwood1 miles N
Norbury1.2 miles NW
Croydon1.3 miles S
South Norwood1.6 miles SE
Streatham1.7 miles NW
Camberwell2.1 miles W
Elmers End2.3 miles E
West Dulwich2.3 miles NE
Hackbridge2.4 miles SW
Mitcham2.8 miles W
Forest Hill3.1 miles NE
Beckenham3.3 miles E
East Dulwich3.4 miles N
London7 miles N
Glasgow346 miles NW
Edinburgh336 miles NW
Cardiff133 miles W
Liverpool183 miles NW
Southampton66 miles SW
Saint Ives85 miles W

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