89POPULATION
3.4%UNEMPLOYED
51%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
31%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsCR8 5BU

What social class do the population of CR8 5BU belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is CR8 5BU 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 5BU from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 23%Children
  • 76%Adults

23% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 4% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 52.8%Male
  • 47.2%Female

From the last census, 52.8% of people in CR85BU male, and 47.2% female. Men outnumber women in Kenley.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 31%AB
  • 54%C2/C2
  • 16%DE

According to census records, 31% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 33%SINGLE
  • 51%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in CR8 5BU is 33%. Single and 'other' people is 67%.

ETHNICITY

  • 84%WHITE
  • 17%NON-WHITE

84% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 90.7%WORKING
  • 3.4%UNEMPLOYED

3.4% 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 near CR8 5BU

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near CR8 5BU

Events

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

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Tourist Information

Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Banks near CR8 5BU

Banks

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Cach Machines near CR8 5BU

Schools

Schools

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Shopping Centres

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Post Offices

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Post Offices in CR8 5BU

Libraries

Libraries

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CR85BU Postcode Breakdown

CRAREA8DISTRICT5SECTORBUUNIT
Full PostcodeCR8 5BU
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

CR85BU Postal District

Compass Postal District

CR8 5BU 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 5BU.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Whyteleafe0.3 miles E
Purley0.4 miles W
Kenley0.4 miles W
Sanderstead1 miles E
Coulsdon1.7 miles SW
Warlingham2.2 miles E
Farleigh2.5 miles E
Chelsham3.2 miles E
Addington3.3 miles NE
Banstead3.3 miles W
Carshalton3.4 miles NW
Woldingham3.5 miles SE
Caterham3.6 miles S
Chipstead4.1 miles SW
Shirley4.1 miles NE
London13 miles N
Glasgow351 miles NW
Edinburgh342 miles NW
Cardiff134 miles W
Liverpool188 miles NW
Southampton64 miles W
Saint Ives82 miles W

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