1POPULATION
4%UNEMPLOYED
29%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
40%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsSW8 2WJ

What social class do the population of SW8 2WJ belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is SW8 2WJ 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 2WJ 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

  • 100%Male
  • 0%Female

From the last census, 100% of people in SW82WJ male, and 0% female. Men outnumber women 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 2WJ 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

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People and Demographics

Demographics

An in-depth look at the demographic data of the people who live in SW8 2WJ, including ethnicity, religious beliefs, age breakdown and social grades.

SW8 2WJ Demographics

Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Crime stats in SW8 2WJ

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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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Traffic and Travel Reports

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Taxis and Minicabs

Taxi Firms

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Taxis near SW8 2WJ

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Car Parks near SW8 2WJ

Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near SW8 2WJ

Events

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What's on near SW8 2WJ

Local Attractions

Attractions

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Attractions near SW8 2WJ

Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

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

Hotels near SW8 2WJ

Tourist Information

Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Banks near SW8 2WJ

Banks

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Banks near SW8 2WJ

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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

Cach Machines near SW8 2WJ

Schools

Schools

The nearest schools in the SW8 2WJ area, including their latest Ofsted Results, pupil statistics and test results.

Schools near SW8 2WJ

Shopping Centres

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Shopping Centres SW8 2WJ

Police Stations

Police Stations

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Police Stations in SW8 2WJ

Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in SW8 2WJ

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in SW8 2WJ

Libraries

Libraries

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SW82WJ Postcode Breakdown

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Full PostcodeSW8 2WJ
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Area ClassificationUrban with Major Conurbation

SW82WJ Postal District

Compass Postal District

SW8 2WJ 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 2WJ.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Covent Garden1.7 miles N
Balham1.8 miles S
London1.8 miles N
Westminster1.8 miles N
Lambeth1.8 miles N
Mayfair1.9 miles NW
Marylebone1.9 miles NW
Earls Court2.3 miles W
Kensington2.3 miles W
Chelsea2.3 miles W
Finsbury2.6 miles NE
Southwark2.6 miles NE
East Dulwich2.7 miles E
Dulwich2.7 miles E
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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