52POPULATION
5.4%UNEMPLOYED
38%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
16%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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What social class do the population of CR2 8AD belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is CR2 8AD 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 8AD from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 22%Children
  • 79%Adults

22% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 5% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 50%Male
  • 50%Female

From the last census, 50% of people in CR28AD male, and 50% female. Women outnumber men in Heathfield.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 16%AB
  • 62%C2/C2
  • 22%DE

According to census records, 16% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 44%SINGLE
  • 38%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in CR2 8AD is 44%. Single and 'other' people is 56%.

ETHNICITY

  • 76%WHITE
  • 25%NON-WHITE

76% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 86.8%WORKING
  • 5.4%UNEMPLOYED

5.4% 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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CR2 8AD Demographics

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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Taxis near CR2 8AD

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near CR2 8AD

Events

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What's on near CR2 8AD

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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 CR2 8AD

Banks

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Banks near CR2 8AD

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Cach Machines near CR2 8AD

Schools

Schools

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Schools near CR2 8AD

Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

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Emergencies

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Emergencies in CR2 8AD

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in CR2 8AD

Libraries

Libraries

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CR28AD Postcode Breakdown

CRAREA2DISTRICT8SECTORADUNIT
Full PostcodeCR2 8AD
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

CR28AD Postal District

Compass Postal District

CR2 8AD 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 8AD.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Addington1 miles E
Shirley1.5 miles NE
West Wickham2 miles E
Sanderstead2.4 miles S
Beckenham2.4 miles NE
South Norwood2.5 miles NW
Farleigh2.6 miles SE
Whyteleafe2.7 miles SW
Croydon2.9 miles NW
Chelsham2.9 miles SE
Purley3 miles SW
Kenley3 miles SW
Hayes3.3 miles E
Elmers End3.4 miles N
Warlingham3.5 miles S
London11 miles N
Glasgow350 miles NW
Edinburgh340 miles NW
Cardiff136 miles W
Liverpool187 miles NW
Southampton66 miles W
Saint Ives85 miles W

Man walks county to county in tribute to brother

Jeremy Dutfield walked alongside Surrey Fire and Rescue firefighters to raise money for charity.

BBC News

Man, 22, stabbed to death in Croydon named as Rijkaard Salu Siafa

A 20-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder and remains in custody

Get Surrey

Missing teenager, 14, may have travelled to Camberley

Police are appealing for the public's help to find Josh who was last seen on Friday night

Get Surrey

Aldershot Town 0-3 Boreham Wood

Boreham Wood give their National League survival hopes a major boost with victory at Aldershot.

BBC News

Paramedic students 'uniquely vulnerable' to sexual misconduct in Surrey ambulance service

The NHS Sexual Safety Charter was created after hundreds of female doctors and nurses exposed a culture of misogyny and sexual harassment.

Get Surrey

York City 2-0 Woking

Billy Chadwick and Dipo Akinyemi score second-half goals to move York to the brink of safety with a crucial home win against Woking.

BBC News

Council to borrow 22m to turn busy car park into supermarket and houses

Waverley Borough Council expects regeneration and housing plan will pay for itself after 26 years

Get Surrey

Met Office Surrey weather warning predicts winds up to 55mph and travel disruption

A 15-hour yellow weather warning for strong winds has been issued by the Met Office this morning (April 15).

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