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6.6%UNEMPLOYED
39%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
26%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsSE20 8WU

What social class do the population of SE20 8WU belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is SE20 8WU in London, how professionally qualified are the community, and how many hours a week do they work? All this, and more information and demographic statistics about SE20 8WU from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 23%Children
  • 77%Adults

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

GENDER SPLIT

  • 50%Male
  • 50%Female

From the last census, 50% of people in SE208WU male, and 50% female. Women outnumber men in Penge and Cator.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 26%AB
  • 57%C2/C2
  • 17%DE

According to census records, 26% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 44%SINGLE
  • 39%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in SE20 8WU is 44%. Single and 'other' people is 55%.

ETHNICITY

  • 65%WHITE
  • 35%NON-WHITE

65% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 84%WORKING
  • 6.6%UNEMPLOYED

6.6% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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People and Demographics

Demographics

An in-depth look at the demographic data of the people who live in SE20 8WU, including ethnicity, religious beliefs, age breakdown and social grades.

SE20 8WU Demographics

Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Crime stats in SE20 8WU

Constituency & Democracy Information

Constituency

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Local Issues & Problems

Local Issues

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Sunrise and Sunset Times

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Traffic and Travel Reports

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Taxis and Minicabs

Taxi Firms

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Taxis near SE20 8WU

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Car Parks near SE20 8WU

Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near SE20 8WU

Events

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What's on near SE20 8WU

Local Attractions

Attractions

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Attractions near SE20 8WU

Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

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Hotels near SE20 8WU

Tourist Information

Tourist Information

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Tourist Information SE20 8WU

Local Amenities

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Banks near SE20 8WU

Banks

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Banks near SE20 8WU

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

Locations of the nearest cash withdrawal machines (ATMs) in the SE20 8WU postcode area that dispense money.

Cach Machines near SE20 8WU

Schools

Schools

The nearest schools in the SE20 8WU area, including their latest Ofsted Results, pupil statistics and test results.

Schools near SE20 8WU

Shopping Centres

Shopping Centres

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Shopping Centres SE20 8WU

Police Stations

Police Stations

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Police Stations in SE20 8WU

Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in SE20 8WU

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in SE20 8WU

Libraries

Libraries

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Libraries in SE20 8WU

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SE208WU Postcode Breakdown

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Full PostcodeSE20 8WU
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Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
CountyOuter London
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CountryEngland
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Area ClassificationUrban with Major Conurbation

SE208WU Postal District

Compass Postal District

SE20 8WU postcode is located in the postal town of London. London 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 SE20 8WU.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Elmers End1.1 miles S
Forest Hill1.3 miles N
Norwood1.7 miles SW
West Dulwich1.8 miles NW
Lower Norwood2 miles W
Thornton Heath2.3 miles W
Beckenham2.4 miles SE
South Norwood2.5 miles SW
Norbury2.7 miles W
East Dulwich2.7 miles NW
Dulwich2.7 miles NW
Catford2.9 miles NE
Lewisham2.9 miles NE
Croydon3 miles SW
Streatham3.4 miles W
London6 miles NW
Glasgow346 miles NW
Edinburgh336 miles NW
Cardiff135 miles W
Liverpool184 miles NW
Southampton69 miles SW
Saint Ives87 miles W

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