65POPULATION
4.5%UNEMPLOYED
19%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
40%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsSW2 5BP

What social class do the population of SW2 5BP belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is SW2 5BP 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 5BP from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 11%Children
  • 88%Adults

11% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 2% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 64.6%Male
  • 35.4%Female

From the last census, 64.6% of people in SW25BP male, and 35.4% female. Men outnumber women in Brixton Hill.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 40%AB
  • 48%C2/C2
  • 12%DE

According to census records, 40% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 72%SINGLE
  • 19%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in SW2 5BP is 72%. Single and 'other' people is 29%.

ETHNICITY

  • 72%WHITE
  • 26%NON-WHITE

72% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 87%WORKING
  • 4.5%UNEMPLOYED

4.5% 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 5BP Demographics

Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Crime stats in SW2 5BP

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Constituency

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Local Issues & Problems

Local Issues

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Sunrise and Sunset Times

Sunrise/Sunset

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Job vacancies near SW2 5BP

Travel & Transport

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Traffic and Travel Reports

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Taxis and Minicabs

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Taxis near SW2 5BP

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Car Parks near SW2 5BP

Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near SW2 5BP

Events

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What's on near SW2 5BP

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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 5BP

Local Amenities

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Banks near SW2 5BP

Banks

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Banks near SW2 5BP

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Cach Machines near SW2 5BP

Schools

Schools

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Schools near SW2 5BP

Shopping Centres

Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

Police Stations

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Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in SW2 5BP

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in SW2 5BP

Libraries

Libraries

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Essential InformationSW2 5BP

SW25BP Postcode Breakdown

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Full PostcodeSW2 5BP
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Postal TownLondon
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Ward Name
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LSOA Name
CountyInner London
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CountryEngland
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Area ClassificationUrban with Major Conurbation

SW25BP Postal District

Compass Postal District

SW2 5BP 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 5BP.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Balham0.7 miles SW
East Dulwich1.7 miles E
Dulwich1.7 miles E
West Dulwich2.3 miles SE
Norbury2.7 miles S
Streatham2.8 miles S
Lower Norwood2.9 miles SE
London3 miles N
Lambeth3 miles N
Westminster3 miles N
Covent Garden3.1 miles N
Shooters Hill3.1 miles E
Kensington3.3 miles NW
Chelsea3.3 miles NW
London3 miles N
Glasgow342 miles NW
Edinburgh333 miles NW
Cardiff132 miles W
Liverpool180 miles NW
Southampton68 miles SW
Saint Ives86 miles W

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