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11.2%UNEMPLOYED
32%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
23%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsSE26 5DB

What social class do the population of SE26 5DB belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is SE26 5DB 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 SE26 5DB from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 21%Children
  • 78%Adults

21% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 9% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 50%Male
  • 50%Female

From the last census, 50% of people in SE265DB male, and 50% female. Women outnumber men in Sydenham.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 23%AB
  • 56%C2/C2
  • 21%DE

According to census records, 23% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 43%SINGLE
  • 32%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in SE26 5DB is 43%. Single and 'other' people is 57%.

ETHNICITY

  • 60%WHITE
  • 40%NON-WHITE

60% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 78.9%WORKING
  • 11.2%UNEMPLOYED

11.2% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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People and Demographics

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People and Demographics

Demographics

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SE26 5DB Demographics

Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Crime stats in SE26 5DB

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Constituency

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SE26 5DB Constituency

Local Issues & Problems

Local Issues

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Sunrise and Sunset Times

Sunrise/Sunset

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Sunrise/sunset in SE26 5DB

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Job vacancies near SE26 5DB

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Traffic and Travel Reports

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Traffic near SE26 5DB

Taxis and Minicabs

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Taxis near SE26 5DB

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Car Parks near SE26 5DB

Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near SE26 5DB

Events

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What's on near SE26 5DB

Local Attractions

Attractions

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

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Tourist Information

Tourist Information

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Tourist Information SE26 5DB

Local Amenities

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Banks near SE26 5DB

Banks

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Banks near SE26 5DB

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Cach Machines near SE26 5DB

Schools

Schools

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Schools near SE26 5DB

Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

Police Stations

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Police Stations in SE26 5DB

Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in SE26 5DB

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in SE26 5DB

Libraries

Libraries

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Libraries in SE26 5DB

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Essential InformationSE26 5DB

SE265DB Postcode Breakdown

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Full PostcodeSE26 5DB
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Postal TownLondon
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Ward Name
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CountyInner London
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CountryEngland
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Area ClassificationUrban with Major Conurbation

SE265DB Postal District

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SE26 5DB 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 SE26 5DB.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Forest Hill0.7 miles N
Elmers End1.7 miles S
West Dulwich1.7 miles W
Catford2.2 miles NE
Lewisham2.2 miles NE
Norwood2.3 miles SW
Lower Norwood2.4 miles W
Dulwich2.4 miles NW
East Dulwich2.4 miles NW
Thornton Heath2.9 miles SW
Beckenham2.9 miles S
Shooters Hill2.9 miles N
Norbury3.1 miles W
South Norwood3.2 miles SW
Greenwich3.5 miles NE
London6 miles NW
Glasgow346 miles NW
Edinburgh336 miles NW
Cardiff136 miles W
Liverpool184 miles NW
Southampton69 miles SW
Saint Ives87 miles W

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