37POPULATION
6.6%UNEMPLOYED
62%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
50%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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What social class do the population of CR8 3LJ belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is CR8 3LJ 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 3LJ from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 18%Children
  • 83%Adults

18% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 9% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 51.4%Male
  • 48.6%Female

From the last census, 51.4% of people in CR83LJ male, and 48.6% female. Men outnumber women in Purley.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 50%AB
  • 44%C2/C2
  • 7%DE

According to census records, 50% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 25%SINGLE
  • 62%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in CR8 3LJ is 25%. Single and 'other' people is 75%.

ETHNICITY

  • 66%WHITE
  • 37%NON-WHITE

66% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 85.2%WORKING
  • 6.6%UNEMPLOYED

6.6% 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

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Local Issues & Problems

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Taxis and Minicabs

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

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Tourist Information

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Schools

Schools

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Police Stations

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Emergencies in CR8 3LJ

Post Offices

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Libraries

Libraries

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CR83LJ Postcode Breakdown

CRAREA8DISTRICT3SECTORLJUNIT
Full PostcodeCR8 3LJ
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

CR83LJ Postal District

Compass Postal District

CR8 3LJ 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 3LJ.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Carshalton0.9 miles NW
Banstead2.2 miles SW
Purley2.3 miles SE
Kenley2.3 miles SE
Whyteleafe2.8 miles E
Cheam2.9 miles W
Coulsdon3 miles SE
Hackbridge3 miles N
Croydon3.3 miles NE
Sanderstead3.4 miles E
South Norwood3.7 miles NE
Morden4 miles NW
Camberwell4.1 miles N
Chipstead4.2 miles S
Mitcham4.3 miles N
London11 miles N
Glasgow349 miles NW
Edinburgh340 miles NW
Cardiff132 miles W
Liverpool186 miles NW
Southampton63 miles W
Saint Ives81 miles W

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