135POPULATION
7.4%UNEMPLOYED
41%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
7%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsSR2 8YJ

What social class do the population of SR2 8YJ belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is SR2 8YJ 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 8YJ from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 16%Children
  • 84%Adults

16% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 8% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 60%Male
  • 40%Female

From the last census, 60% of people in SR28YJ male, and 40% female. Men outnumber women in Southwick.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 7%AB
  • 48%C2/C2
  • 46%DE

According to census records, 7% 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 SR2 8YJ is 38%. Single and 'other' people is 62%.

ETHNICITY

  • 99%WHITE
  • 0%NON-WHITE

99% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 88.4%WORKING
  • 7.4%UNEMPLOYED

7.4% 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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Taxis and Minicabs

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near SR2 8YJ

Events

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What's on near SR2 8YJ

Local Attractions

Attractions

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

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Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Banks near SR2 8YJ

Banks

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Schools

Schools

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Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

Police Stations

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Emergencies

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Emergencies in SR2 8YJ

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Libraries

Libraries

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SR28YJ Postcode Breakdown

SRAREA2DISTRICT8SECTORYJUNIT
Full PostcodeSR2 8YJ
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

SR28YJ Postal District

Compass Postal District

SR2 8YJ 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 8YJ.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Sunderland1.3 miles E
Boldon3 miles NW
Silksworth3.8 miles S
Jarrow4.4 miles NW
Washington4.5 miles W
South Shields4.6 miles N
Hebburn5.3 miles NW
Houghton Le Spring5.4 miles SW
Walker5.8 miles NW
North Shields6.3 miles NW
Felling6.4 miles W
Seaham6.5 miles SE
Tynemouth7 miles N
Hetton Le Hole7.4 miles S
Wallsend7.6 miles NW
London243 miles SE
Glasgow127 miles W
Edinburgh99 miles NW
Cardiff249 miles S
Liverpool123 miles SW
Southampton278 miles S
Saint Ives283 miles S

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