111POPULATION
11.6%UNEMPLOYED
35%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
7%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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IntroductionCR2 6WY

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DemographicsCR2 6WY

What social class do the population of CR2 6WY belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is CR2 6WY in Croydon, how professionally qualified are the community, and how many hours a week do they work? All this, and more information and demographic statistics about CR2 6WY from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 28%Children
  • 71%Adults

28% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 4% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 45.9%Male
  • 54.1%Female

From the last census, 45.9% of people in CR26WY male, and 54.1% female. Women outnumber men in Broad Green.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 7%AB
  • 52%C2/C2
  • 41%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

  • 43%SINGLE
  • 35%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in CR2 6WY is 43%. Single and 'other' people is 56%.

ETHNICITY

  • 49%WHITE
  • 55%NON-WHITE

49% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 77.8%WORKING
  • 11.6%UNEMPLOYED

11.6% 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 CR2 6WY, including ethnicity, religious beliefs, age breakdown and social grades.

CR2 6WY Demographics

Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Crime stats in CR2 6WY

Constituency & Democracy Information

Constituency

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CR2 6WY Constituency

Local Issues & Problems

Local Issues

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Sunrise and Sunset Times

Sunrise/Sunset

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Sunrise/sunset in CR2 6WY

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Travel & Transport

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Traffic and Travel Reports

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Traffic near CR2 6WY

Taxis and Minicabs

Taxi Firms

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Taxis near CR2 6WY

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Car Parks near CR2 6WY

Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near CR2 6WY

Events

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What's on near CR2 6WY

Local Attractions

Attractions

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Attractions near CR2 6WY

Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

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Hotels near CR2 6WY

Tourist Information

Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Banks near CR2 6WY

Banks

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Banks near CR2 6WY

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

Locations of the nearest cash withdrawal machines (ATMs) in the CR2 6WY postcode area that dispense money.

Cach Machines near CR2 6WY

Schools

Schools

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Schools near CR2 6WY

Shopping Centres

Shopping Centres

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Shopping Centres CR2 6WY

Police Stations

Police Stations

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Police Stations in CR2 6WY

Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in CR2 6WY

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in CR2 6WY

Libraries

Libraries

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Libraries in CR2 6WY

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CR26WY Postcode Breakdown

CRAREA2DISTRICT6SECTORWYUNIT
Full PostcodeCR2 6WY
Latitude/Longitude,
Postal TownCroydon
Easting
Northing
Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
CountyOuter London
Region
CountryEngland
Local Authority
Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationUrban with Major Conurbation

CR26WY Postal District

Compass Postal District

CR2 6WY postcode is located in the postal town of Croydon. Croydon 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 CR2 6WY.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Croydon0.7 miles E
South Norwood1.3 miles E
Thornton Heath1.6 miles NE
Hackbridge1.6 miles W
Norwood2 miles NE
Camberwell2.2 miles NW
Carshalton2.5 miles SW
Norbury2.7 miles N
Lower Norwood2.7 miles N
Mitcham2.8 miles NW
Streatham2.8 miles N
Elmers End3.1 miles E
Beckenham3.5 miles E
Shirley3.5 miles E
Morden3.8 miles W
London8 miles N
Glasgow347 miles NW
Edinburgh338 miles NW
Cardiff133 miles W
Liverpool184 miles NW
Southampton65 miles W
Saint Ives83 miles W

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