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4.4%UNEMPLOYED
21%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
50%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsSW12 8WX

What social class do the population of SW12 8WX belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is SW12 8WX 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 SW12 8WX from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 12%Children
  • 88%Adults

12% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 2% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 50%Male
  • 50%Female

From the last census, 50% of people in SW128WX male, and 50% female. Women outnumber men in Balham.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 50%AB
  • 39%C2/C2
  • 10%DE

According to census records, 50% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 70%SINGLE
  • 21%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in SW12 8WX is 70%. Single and 'other' people is 30%.

ETHNICITY

  • 74%WHITE
  • 26%NON-WHITE

74% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 91%WORKING
  • 4.4%UNEMPLOYED

4.4% 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

An in-depth look at the demographic data of the people who live in SW12 8WX, including ethnicity, religious beliefs, age breakdown and social grades.

SW12 8WX Demographics

Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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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 SW12 8WX

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Car Parks near SW12 8WX

Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near SW12 8WX

Events

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What's on near SW12 8WX

Local Attractions

Attractions

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Attractions near SW12 8WX

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 SW12 8WX

Banks

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Banks near SW12 8WX

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Cach Machines near SW12 8WX

Schools

Schools

The nearest schools in the SW12 8WX area, including their latest Ofsted Results, pupil statistics and test results.

Schools near SW12 8WX

Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

Police Stations

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Police Stations in SW12 8WX

Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in SW12 8WX

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in SW12 8WX

Libraries

Libraries

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SW128WX Postcode Breakdown

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Area ClassificationUrban with Major Conurbation

SW128WX Postal District

Compass Postal District

SW12 8WX 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 SW12 8WX.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Balham0.8 miles E
Wandsworth2.1 miles W
Streatham2.2 miles SE
Camden Town2.5 miles NW
Norbury2.5 miles SE
Chelsea2.9 miles NW
Earls Court2.9 miles NW
Kensington2.9 miles NW
Dulwich2.9 miles E
East Dulwich2.9 miles E
Wimbledon3 miles W
Lower Norwood3 miles SE
West Dulwich3.1 miles E
Fulham3.1 miles W
Camberwell3.2 miles S
London4 miles NE
Glasgow342 miles NW
Edinburgh333 miles NW
Cardiff131 miles W
Liverpool180 miles NW
Southampton66 miles SW
Saint Ives84 miles W

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