43POPULATION
7.2%UNEMPLOYED
38%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
36%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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What social class do the population of CR8 1XB belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is CR8 1XB 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 CR8 1XB from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 20%Children
  • 81%Adults

20% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 4% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 46.5%Male
  • 53.5%Female

From the last census, 46.5% of people in CR81XB male, and 53.5% female. Women outnumber men in Addiscombe.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 36%AB
  • 49%C2/C2
  • 14%DE

According to census records, 36% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 49%SINGLE
  • 38%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in CR8 1XB is 49%. Single and 'other' people is 52%.

ETHNICITY

  • 56%WHITE
  • 45%NON-WHITE

56% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 84.7%WORKING
  • 7.2%UNEMPLOYED

7.2% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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Demographics

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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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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near CR8 1XB

Events

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Attractions

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

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Tourist Information

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Banks near CR8 1XB

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Schools

Schools

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Police Stations

Police Stations

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Emergencies in CR8 1XB

Post Offices

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Libraries

Libraries

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CR81XB Postcode Breakdown

CRAREA8DISTRICT1SECTORXBUNIT
Full PostcodeCR8 1XB
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

CR81XB Postal District

Compass Postal District

CR8 1XB 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 CR8 1XB.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Croydon0.6 miles NW
South Norwood0.6 miles NE
Thornton Heath1.7 miles N
Norwood1.7 miles N
Elmers End2.5 miles NE
Hackbridge2.6 miles W
Beckenham2.6 miles E
Shirley2.6 miles E
Lower Norwood2.9 miles N
Camberwell3 miles NW
Norbury3 miles NW
Carshalton3.1 miles SW
Addington3.1 miles E
West Wickham3.3 miles E
Streatham3.3 miles NW
London9 miles N
Glasgow348 miles NW
Edinburgh338 miles NW
Cardiff134 miles W
Liverpool185 miles NW
Southampton66 miles W
Saint Ives84 miles W

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