19POPULATION
10.8%UNEMPLOYED
24%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
27%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsSW8 2LX

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


AVERAGE AGES

  • 15%Children
  • 85%Adults

15% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 4% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 36.8%Male
  • 63.2%Female

From the last census, 36.8% of people in SW82LX male, and 63.2% female. Women outnumber men in Oval.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 27%AB
  • 45%C2/C2
  • 28%DE

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

MARITAL STATUS

  • 57%SINGLE
  • 24%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in SW8 2LX is 57%. Single and 'other' people is 43%.

ETHNICITY

  • 63%WHITE
  • 39%NON-WHITE

63% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 80.4%WORKING
  • 10.8%UNEMPLOYED

10.8% 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 SW8 2LX, including ethnicity, religious beliefs, age breakdown and social grades.

SW8 2LX Demographics

Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Crime stats in SW8 2LX

Constituency & Democracy Information

Constituency

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SW8 2LX Constituency

Local Issues & Problems

Local Issues

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Sunrise and Sunset Times

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Sunrise/sunset in SW8 2LX

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Traffic and Travel Reports

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Taxis and Minicabs

Taxi Firms

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Taxis near SW8 2LX

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Car Parks near SW8 2LX

Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near SW8 2LX

Events

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What's on near SW8 2LX

Local Attractions

Attractions

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Attractions near SW8 2LX

Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

Comfortable, quality bed & breakfast and hotel accommodation located within a 15 miles of the postcode area SW8 2LX.

Hotels near SW8 2LX

Tourist Information

Tourist Information

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Tourist Information SW8 2LX

Local Amenities

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Banks near SW8 2LX

Banks

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Banks near SW8 2LX

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

Locations of the nearest cash withdrawal machines (ATMs) in the SW8 2LX postcode area that dispense money.

Cach Machines near SW8 2LX

Schools

Schools

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Schools near SW8 2LX

Shopping Centres

Shopping Centres

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Shopping Centres SW8 2LX

Police Stations

Police Stations

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Police Stations in SW8 2LX

Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in SW8 2LX

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in SW8 2LX

Libraries

Libraries

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Libraries in SW8 2LX

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SW82LX Postcode Breakdown

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

SW82LX Postal District

Compass Postal District

SW8 2LX 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 2LX.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Covent Garden1.2 miles N
London1.2 miles NE
Westminster1.2 miles NE
Lambeth1.2 miles NE
Mayfair1.5 miles NW
Marylebone1.5 miles NW
Finsbury2.2 miles E
Southwark2.2 miles E
Balham2.3 miles S
Bloomsbury2.3 miles N
Holborn2.3 miles N
Earls Court2.4 miles W
Kensington2.4 miles W
Chelsea2.4 miles W
London1 miles NE
Glasgow341 miles NW
Edinburgh331 miles NW
Cardiff132 miles W
Liverpool178 miles NW
Southampton69 miles SW
Saint Ives86 miles SW

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