66POPULATION
4%UNEMPLOYED
29%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
40%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsSW8 2BS

What social class do the population of SW8 2BS belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is SW8 2BS 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 2BS from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 12%Children
  • 88%Adults

12% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 4% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 42.4%Male
  • 57.6%Female

From the last census, 42.4% of people in SW82BS male, and 57.6% female. Women outnumber men in Stockwell.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 40%AB
  • 44%C2/C2
  • 16%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

  • 56%SINGLE
  • 29%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in SW8 2BS is 56%. Single and 'other' people is 44%.

ETHNICITY

  • 76%WHITE
  • 25%NON-WHITE

76% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 89%WORKING
  • 4%UNEMPLOYED

4% 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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Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Local Issues & Problems

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Sunrise and Sunset Times

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Traffic and Travel Reports

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Taxis and Minicabs

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Taxis near SW8 2BS

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near SW8 2BS

Events

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What's on near SW8 2BS

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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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Local Amenities

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Banks near SW8 2BS

Banks

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Banks near SW8 2BS

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Cach Machines near SW8 2BS

Schools

Schools

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Schools near SW8 2BS

Shopping Centres

Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

Police Stations

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Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

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Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in SW8 2BS

Libraries

Libraries

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SW82BS Postcode Breakdown

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Full PostcodeSW8 2BS
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CountyInner London
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CountryEngland
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Area ClassificationUrban with Major Conurbation

SW82BS Postal District

Compass Postal District

SW8 2BS 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 2BS.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Covent Garden1.7 miles N
Balham1.8 miles S
London1.8 miles N
Westminster1.8 miles N
Lambeth1.8 miles N
Mayfair2 miles NW
Marylebone2 miles NW
Earls Court2.5 miles W
Kensington2.5 miles W
Chelsea2.5 miles W
Southwark2.5 miles NE
Finsbury2.5 miles NE
East Dulwich2.6 miles SE
Dulwich2.6 miles SE
London2 miles N
Glasgow341 miles NW
Edinburgh331 miles NW
Cardiff132 miles W
Liverpool179 miles NW
Southampton68 miles SW
Saint Ives86 miles SW

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