14POPULATION
7%UNEMPLOYED
31%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
32%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsCR8 2AU

What social class do the population of CR8 2AU belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is CR8 2AU 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 2AU from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 21%Children
  • 79%Adults

21% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 7% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 42.9%Male
  • 57.1%Female

From the last census, 42.9% of people in CR82AU male, and 57.1% female. Women outnumber men in Purley.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 32%AB
  • 50%C2/C2
  • 18%DE

According to census records, 32% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 48%SINGLE
  • 31%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in CR8 2AU is 48%. Single and 'other' people is 52%.

ETHNICITY

  • 67%WHITE
  • 33%NON-WHITE

67% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 86.8%WORKING
  • 7%UNEMPLOYED

7% 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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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 CR8 2AU

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near CR8 2AU

Events

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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 CR8 2AU

Banks

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Cach Machines near CR8 2AU

Schools

Schools

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Shopping Centres

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Emergencies

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Post Offices

Post Offices

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Libraries

Libraries

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CR82AU Postcode Breakdown

CRAREA8DISTRICT2SECTORAUUNIT
Full PostcodeCR8 2AU
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

CR82AU Postal District

Compass Postal District

CR8 2AU 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 2AU.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Kenley1.6 miles SE
Purley1.6 miles SE
Carshalton1.7 miles NW
Whyteleafe2 miles SE
Sanderstead2.5 miles E
Coulsdon2.6 miles S
Banstead2.7 miles SW
Croydon3.2 miles N
South Norwood3.4 miles NE
Hackbridge3.5 miles NW
Addington3.6 miles E
Cheam3.8 miles W
Farleigh3.8 miles E
Warlingham3.8 miles SE
Shirley4.1 miles E
London11 miles N
Glasgow350 miles NW
Edinburgh340 miles NW
Cardiff133 miles W
Liverpool186 miles NW
Southampton64 miles W
Saint Ives82 miles W

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