29POPULATION
9.6%UNEMPLOYED
50%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
44%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsCR8 2LJ

What social class do the population of CR8 2LJ belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is CR8 2LJ 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 CR8 2LJ from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 18%Children
  • 82%Adults

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

GENDER SPLIT

  • 58.6%Male
  • 41.4%Female

From the last census, 58.6% of people in CR82LJ male, and 41.4% female. Men outnumber women in Coulsdon West.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 44%AB
  • 44%C2/C2
  • 12%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

  • 34%SINGLE
  • 50%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in CR8 2LJ is 34%. Single and 'other' people is 65%.

ETHNICITY

  • 70%WHITE
  • 30%NON-WHITE

70% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 82.9%WORKING
  • 9.6%UNEMPLOYED

9.6% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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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 CR8 2LJ

Events

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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 CR8 2LJ

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 CR8 2LJ

Post Offices

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Libraries

Libraries

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CR82LJ Postcode Breakdown

CRAREA8DISTRICT2SECTORLJUNIT
Full PostcodeCR8 2LJ
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

CR82LJ Postal District

Compass Postal District

CR8 2LJ 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 CR8 2LJ.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Purley1.6 miles SE
Kenley1.6 miles SE
Carshalton1.6 miles NW
Whyteleafe2.1 miles E
Banstead2.3 miles SW
Coulsdon2.4 miles S
Sanderstead2.7 miles E
Croydon3.5 miles N
Cheam3.5 miles W
Hackbridge3.6 miles N
South Norwood3.8 miles NE
Warlingham3.9 miles E
Addington4 miles E
Farleigh4 miles E
Chipstead4 miles SW
London11 miles N
Glasgow350 miles NW
Edinburgh340 miles NW
Cardiff133 miles W
Liverpool186 miles NW
Southampton63 miles W
Saint Ives82 miles W

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