135POPULATION
19.2%UNEMPLOYED
25%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
5%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsSR2 8WZ

What social class do the population of SR2 8WZ belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is SR2 8WZ in Sunderland, how professionally qualified are the community, and how many hours a week do they work? All this, and more information and demographic statistics about SR2 8WZ from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 20%Children
  • 80%Adults

20% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 6% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 60%Male
  • 40%Female

From the last census, 60% of people in SR28WZ male, and 40% female. Men outnumber women in Hendon.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 5%AB
  • 41%C2/C2
  • 54%DE

According to census records, 5% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 52%SINGLE
  • 25%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in SR2 8WZ is 52%. Single and 'other' people is 49%.

ETHNICITY

  • 95%WHITE
  • 4%NON-WHITE

95% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 73%WORKING
  • 19.2%UNEMPLOYED

19.2% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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People and Demographics

Demographics

An in-depth look at the demographic data of the people who live in SR2 8WZ, including ethnicity, religious beliefs, age breakdown and social grades.

SR2 8WZ Demographics

Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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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 SR2 8WZ

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Car Parks near SR2 8WZ

Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near SR2 8WZ

Events

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What's on near SR2 8WZ

Local Attractions

Attractions

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Attractions near SR2 8WZ

Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

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Hotels near SR2 8WZ

Tourist Information

Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Banks near SR2 8WZ

Banks

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Banks near SR2 8WZ

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

Locations of the nearest cash withdrawal machines (ATMs) in the SR2 8WZ postcode area that dispense money.

Cach Machines near SR2 8WZ

Schools

Schools

The nearest schools in the SR2 8WZ area, including their latest Ofsted Results, pupil statistics and test results.

Schools near SR2 8WZ

Shopping Centres

Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

Police Stations

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Police Stations in SR2 8WZ

Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in SR2 8WZ

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in SR2 8WZ

Libraries

Libraries

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SR28WZ Postcode Breakdown

SRAREA2DISTRICT8SECTORWZUNIT
Full PostcodeSR2 8WZ
Latitude/Longitude,
Postal TownSunderland
Easting
Northing
Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
CountyTyne and Wear
Region
CountryEngland
Local Authority
Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationUrban with Major Conurbation

SR28WZ Postal District

Compass Postal District

SR2 8WZ postcode is located in the postal town of Sunderland. Sunderland 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 SR2 8WZ.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Sunderland1 miles NW
Silksworth3.1 miles SW
Seaham4.6 miles SE
Boldon5.2 miles NW
Houghton Le Spring5.3 miles SW
Washington5.9 miles W
South Shields6.4 miles NW
Jarrow6.4 miles NW
Hetton Le Hole6.7 miles SW
Hawthorn7 miles S
South Hetton7.1 miles S
Hebburn7.5 miles NW
West Rainton7.9 miles SW
Walker8 miles NW
Easington8 miles S
London241 miles S
Glasgow129 miles W
Edinburgh101 miles NW
Cardiff248 miles S
Liverpool123 miles SW
Southampton276 miles S
Saint Ives282 miles S

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