63POPULATION
4%UNEMPLOYED
29%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
40%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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What social class do the population of SW8 5XR belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is SW8 5XR 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 5XR 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

  • 58.7%Male
  • 41.3%Female

From the last census, 58.7% of people in SW85XR male, and 41.3% 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 5XR 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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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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Taxis near SW8 5XR

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

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Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Cach Machines near SW8 5XR

Schools

Schools

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Shopping Centres

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Post Offices

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Post Offices in SW8 5XR

Libraries

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SW85XR Postcode Breakdown

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Full PostcodeSW8 5XR
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CountyInner London
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Area ClassificationUrban with Major Conurbation

SW85XR Postal District

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SW8 5XR 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 5XR.

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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