147POPULATION
7.2%UNEMPLOYED
38%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
36%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsCR2 8AS

What social class do the population of CR2 8AS belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is CR2 8AS 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 8AS from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 20%Children
  • 81%Adults

20% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 4% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 42.9%Male
  • 57.1%Female

From the last census, 42.9% of people in CR28AS male, and 57.1% female. Women outnumber men in Addiscombe.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 36%AB
  • 49%C2/C2
  • 14%DE

According to census records, 36% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 49%SINGLE
  • 38%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in CR2 8AS is 49%. Single and 'other' people is 52%.

ETHNICITY

  • 56%WHITE
  • 45%NON-WHITE

56% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 84.7%WORKING
  • 7.2%UNEMPLOYED

7.2% 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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Traffic and Travel Reports

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Taxis and Minicabs

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Taxis near CR2 8AS

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near CR2 8AS

Events

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What's on near CR2 8AS

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

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Tourist Information

Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Banks near CR2 8AS

Banks

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Banks near CR2 8AS

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Cach Machines near CR2 8AS

Schools

Schools

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Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

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Emergencies

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Emergencies in CR2 8AS

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in CR2 8AS

Libraries

Libraries

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CR28AS Postcode Breakdown

CRAREA2DISTRICT8SECTORASUNIT
Full PostcodeCR2 8AS
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

CR28AS Postal District

Compass Postal District

CR2 8AS 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 8AS.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Croydon0.6 miles NW
South Norwood0.6 miles NE
Thornton Heath1.7 miles N
Norwood1.7 miles N
Elmers End2.5 miles NE
Hackbridge2.6 miles W
Beckenham2.6 miles E
Shirley2.6 miles E
Lower Norwood2.9 miles N
Camberwell3 miles NW
Norbury3 miles NW
Carshalton3.1 miles SW
Addington3.1 miles E
West Wickham3.3 miles E
Streatham3.3 miles NW
London9 miles N
Glasgow348 miles NW
Edinburgh338 miles NW
Cardiff134 miles W
Liverpool185 miles NW
Southampton66 miles W
Saint Ives84 miles W

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