13POPULATION
3.2%UNEMPLOYED
53%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
23%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsSG8 5HY

What social class do the population of SG8 5HY belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is SG8 5HY 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 SG8 5HY from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 22%Children
  • 78%Adults

22% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 7% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 30.8%Male
  • 69.2%Female

From the last census, 30.8% of people in SG85HY male, and 69.2% female. Women outnumber men in Bassingbourn.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 23%AB
  • 52%C2/C2
  • 24%DE

According to census records, 23% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 29%SINGLE
  • 53%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in SG8 5HY is 29%. Single and 'other' people is 72%.

ETHNICITY

  • 97%WHITE
  • 1%NON-WHITE

97% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 91.1%WORKING
  • 3.2%UNEMPLOYED

3.2% 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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Travel & Transport

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Traffic and Travel Reports

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Taxis and Minicabs

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Taxis near SG8 5HY

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events

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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 SG8 5HY

Banks

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Cach Machines near SG8 5HY

Schools

Schools

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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 SG8 5HY

Libraries

Libraries

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SG85HY Postcode Breakdown

SGAREA8DISTRICT5SECTORHYUNIT
Full PostcodeSG8 5HY
Latitude/Longitude,
Postal TownStevenage
Easting
Northing
Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
CountyCambridgeshire
Region
CountryEngland
Local Authority
Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationLargely Rural (rural including hub towns 50-79%)

SG85HY Postal District

Compass Postal District

SG8 5HY 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 SG8 5HY.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Bassingbourn0.7 miles S
Wendy1.7 miles N
Royston2 miles SE
Shingay2.1 miles NW
Whaddon2.3 miles NE
Melborn3 miles E
Melbourn3 miles E
Steeple Morden3.3 miles SW
Meldreth3.4 miles E
Guilden Morden3.4 miles W
Arrington3.9 miles N
Therfield4.1 miles S
Orwell4.2 miles NE
Wrestlingworth4.4 miles W
Barrington4.6 miles E
London40 miles S
Glasgow306 miles NW
Edinburgh294 miles NW
Cardiff141 miles W
Liverpool153 miles NW
Southampton100 miles SW
Saint Ives115 miles SW

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