9POPULATION
8%UNEMPLOYED
26%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
29%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsSW2 4LR

What social class do the population of SW2 4LR belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is SW2 4LR 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 SW2 4LR from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 18%Children
  • 81%Adults

18% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 2% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 55.6%Male
  • 44.4%Female

From the last census, 55.6% of people in SW24LR male, and 44.4% female. Men outnumber women in Streatham Hill.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 29%AB
  • 50%C2/C2
  • 21%DE

According to census records, 29% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 60%SINGLE
  • 26%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in SW2 4LR is 60%. Single and 'other' people is 40%.

ETHNICITY

  • 60%WHITE
  • 41%NON-WHITE

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

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 83.3%WORKING
  • 8%UNEMPLOYED

8% 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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SW2 4LR Demographics

Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Crime stats in SW2 4LR

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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 SW2 4LR

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Car Parks near SW2 4LR

Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near SW2 4LR

Events

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What's on near SW2 4LR

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 SW2 4LR

Local Amenities

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Banks near SW2 4LR

Banks

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Banks near SW2 4LR

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Cach Machines near SW2 4LR

Schools

Schools

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Schools near SW2 4LR

Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

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Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in SW2 4LR

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in SW2 4LR

Libraries

Libraries

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SW24LR Postcode Breakdown

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Full PostcodeSW2 4LR
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Ward Name
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CountyInner London
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CountryEngland
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Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationUrban with Major Conurbation

SW24LR Postal District

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SW2 4LR 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 SW2 4LR.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Balham0.4 miles NW
Streatham2 miles S
East Dulwich2 miles E
Dulwich2 miles E
Norbury2 miles SE
West Dulwich2.1 miles E
Lower Norwood2.3 miles SE
Wandsworth3.1 miles W
Camberwell3.2 miles S
Thornton Heath3.3 miles SE
Camden Town3.4 miles W
Forest Hill3.5 miles E
Mitcham3.5 miles SW
Chelsea3.6 miles NW
Kensington3.6 miles NW
London4 miles N
Glasgow343 miles NW
Edinburgh333 miles NW
Cardiff132 miles W
Liverpool180 miles NW
Southampton67 miles SW
Saint Ives85 miles W

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