134POPULATION
12.8%UNEMPLOYED
28%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
11%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsSW8 1HX

What social class do the population of SW8 1HX belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is SW8 1HX 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 SW8 1HX from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 26%Children
  • 74%Adults

26% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 3% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 40.3%Male
  • 59.7%Female

From the last census, 40.3% of people in SW81HX male, and 59.7% female. Women outnumber men in Stockwell.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 11%AB
  • 47%C2/C2
  • 42%DE

According to census records, 11% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 49%SINGLE
  • 28%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in SW8 1HX is 49%. Single and 'other' people is 51%.

ETHNICITY

  • 39%WHITE
  • 63%NON-WHITE

39% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 74.3%WORKING
  • 12.8%UNEMPLOYED

12.8% 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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SW8 1HX 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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Taxis and Minicabs

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Car Parks

Car Parks

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near SW8 1HX

Events

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What's on near SW8 1HX

Local Attractions

Attractions

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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 SW8 1HX

Banks

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Cach Machines near SW8 1HX

Schools

Schools

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Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

Police Stations

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Police Stations in SW8 1HX

Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in SW8 1HX

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in SW8 1HX

Libraries

Libraries

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SW81HX Postcode Breakdown

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Area ClassificationUrban with Major Conurbation

SW81HX Postal District

Compass Postal District

SW8 1HX 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 SW8 1HX.

Nearest Towns & Cities
London1.7 miles N
Westminster1.7 miles N
Lambeth1.7 miles N
Covent Garden1.8 miles N
Balham1.9 miles S
Marylebone2.1 miles NW
Mayfair2.1 miles NW
Finsbury2.3 miles NE
Southwark2.3 miles NE
Dulwich2.4 miles SE
East Dulwich2.4 miles SE
Chelsea2.8 miles W
Earls Court2.8 miles W
Kensington2.8 miles W
London2 miles N
Glasgow341 miles NW
Edinburgh331 miles NW
Cardiff133 miles W
Liverpool179 miles NW
Southampton69 miles SW
Saint Ives86 miles SW

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