23POPULATION
3%UNEMPLOYED
61%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
44%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsCR5 2LS

What social class do the population of CR5 2LS belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is CR5 2LS 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 CR5 2LS from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 18%Children
  • 83%Adults

18% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 10% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 47.8%Male
  • 52.2%Female

From the last census, 47.8% of people in CR52LS male, and 52.2% female. Women outnumber men in Coulsdon East.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 44%AB
  • 49%C2/C2
  • 6%DE

According to census records, 44% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 25%SINGLE
  • 61%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in CR5 2LS is 25%. Single and 'other' people is 76%.

ETHNICITY

  • 87%WHITE
  • 15%NON-WHITE

87% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 90.3%WORKING
  • 3%UNEMPLOYED

3% 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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Taxis and Minicabs

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Car Parks

Car Parks

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

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Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Banks near CR5 2LS

Banks

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Cach Machines near CR5 2LS

Schools

Schools

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Shopping Centres

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Post Offices

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Libraries

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CR52LS Postcode Breakdown

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Full PostcodeCR5 2LS
Latitude/Longitude,
Postal TownCroydon
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Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
CountyOuter London
Region
CountryEngland
Local Authority
Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationUrban with Major Conurbation

CR52LS Postal District

Compass Postal District

CR5 2LS 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 CR5 2LS.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Coulsdon0.9 miles SE
Kenley1.2 miles E
Purley1.2 miles E
Banstead1.8 miles W
Whyteleafe1.9 miles E
Sanderstead2.6 miles E
Chipstead2.6 miles SW
Carshalton2.9 miles NW
Warlingham3.4 miles E
Caterham3.6 miles SE
Farleigh4 miles E
Cheam4.2 miles NW
Merstham4.4 miles S
Woldingham4.5 miles E
Gatton4.6 miles SW
London13 miles N
Glasgow351 miles NW
Edinburgh342 miles NW
Cardiff133 miles W
Liverpool188 miles NW
Southampton62 miles W
Saint Ives81 miles W

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