55POPULATION
4.8%UNEMPLOYED
41%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
13%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsSG2 8XR

What social class do the population of SG2 8XR belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is SG2 8XR in Stevenage, how professionally qualified are the community, and how many hours a week do they work? All this, and more information and demographic statistics about SG2 8XR from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 26%Children
  • 74%Adults

26% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 4% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 54.5%Male
  • 45.5%Female

From the last census, 54.5% of people in SG28XR male, and 45.5% female. Men outnumber women in Roebuck.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 13%AB
  • 59%C2/C2
  • 28%DE

According to census records, 13% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 38%SINGLE
  • 41%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in SG2 8XR is 38%. Single and 'other' people is 62%.

ETHNICITY

  • 93%WHITE
  • 5%NON-WHITE

93% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 89.9%WORKING
  • 4.8%UNEMPLOYED

4.8% 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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Constituency

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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

Taxi Firms

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Taxis near SG2 8XR

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near SG2 8XR

Events

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What's on near SG2 8XR

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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 SG2 8XR

Banks

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Cach Machines near SG2 8XR

Schools

Schools

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Shopping Centres

Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

Police Stations

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Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in SG2 8XR

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in SG2 8XR

Libraries

Libraries

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SG28XR Postcode Breakdown

SGAREA2DISTRICT8SECTORXRUNIT
Full PostcodeSG2 8XR
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Postal TownStevenage
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MSOA Name
LSOA Name
CountyHertfordshire
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CountryEngland
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SG28XR Postal District

Compass Postal District

SG2 8XR postcode is located in the postal town of Stevenage. Stevenage 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 SG2 8XR.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Aston1.1 miles E
Knebworth1.4 miles SW
Aston End1.7 miles NE
Datchworth2.5 miles SE
Stevenage3 miles NW
Walkern3 miles NE
Codicote3.3 miles SW
Benington3.3 miles E
Welwyn3.8 miles SW
Saint Pauls Walden3.8 miles W
Watton At Stone3.9 miles E
Whitwell4 miles W
Whempstead4.1 miles E
Ayot Saint Lawrence4.6 miles SW
Ardeley4.7 miles E
London26 miles S
Glasgow316 miles NW
Edinburgh304 miles NW
Cardiff133 miles W
Liverpool157 miles NW
Southampton86 miles SW
Saint Ives102 miles SW

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