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11.2%UNEMPLOYED
32%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
23%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsSE26 5LJ

What social class do the population of SE26 5LJ belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is SE26 5LJ in London, how professionally qualified are the community, and how many hours a week do they work? All this, and more information and demographic statistics about SE26 5LJ from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 21%Children
  • 78%Adults

21% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 9% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 50%Male
  • 50%Female

From the last census, 50% of people in SE265LJ male, and 50% female. Women outnumber men in Sydenham.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 23%AB
  • 56%C2/C2
  • 21%DE

According to census records, 23% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 43%SINGLE
  • 32%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in SE26 5LJ is 43%. Single and 'other' people is 57%.

ETHNICITY

  • 60%WHITE
  • 40%NON-WHITE

60% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 78.9%WORKING
  • 11.2%UNEMPLOYED

11.2% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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People and Demographics

Demographics

An in-depth look at the demographic data of the people who live in SE26 5LJ, including ethnicity, religious beliefs, age breakdown and social grades.

SE26 5LJ Demographics

Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Crime stats in SE26 5LJ

Constituency & Democracy Information

Constituency

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Local Issues & Problems

Local Issues

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Sunrise and Sunset Times

Sunrise/Sunset

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Traffic and Travel Reports

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Taxis and Minicabs

Taxi Firms

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Taxis near SE26 5LJ

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Car Parks near SE26 5LJ

Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near SE26 5LJ

Events

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What's on near SE26 5LJ

Local Attractions

Attractions

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Attractions near SE26 5LJ

Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

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Hotels near SE26 5LJ

Tourist Information

Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Banks near SE26 5LJ

Banks

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Banks near SE26 5LJ

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Cach Machines near SE26 5LJ

Schools

Schools

The nearest schools in the SE26 5LJ area, including their latest Ofsted Results, pupil statistics and test results.

Schools near SE26 5LJ

Shopping Centres

Shopping Centres

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Shopping Centres SE26 5LJ

Police Stations

Police Stations

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Police Stations in SE26 5LJ

Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in SE26 5LJ

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in SE26 5LJ

Libraries

Libraries

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Libraries in SE26 5LJ

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SE265LJ Postcode Breakdown

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Area ClassificationUrban with Major Conurbation

SE265LJ Postal District

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SE26 5LJ postcode is located in the postal town of London. London 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 SE26 5LJ.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Forest Hill0.7 miles NW
Elmers End1.7 miles S
West Dulwich1.9 miles W
Catford2.1 miles NE
Lewisham2.1 miles NE
Norwood2.4 miles SW
East Dulwich2.5 miles NW
Dulwich2.5 miles NW
Lower Norwood2.5 miles W
Beckenham2.9 miles S
Shooters Hill3 miles N
Thornton Heath3 miles SW
Norbury3.2 miles W
South Norwood3.3 miles SW
Greenwich3.5 miles NE
London6 miles NW
Glasgow346 miles NW
Edinburgh336 miles NW
Cardiff136 miles W
Liverpool184 miles NW
Southampton69 miles SW
Saint Ives88 miles W

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