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3.1%UNEMPLOYED
44%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
60%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsSW12 8BG

What social class do the population of SW12 8BG belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is SW12 8BG 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 SW12 8BG from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 21%Children
  • 78%Adults

21% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 2% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 50%Male
  • 50%Female

From the last census, 50% of people in SW128BG male, and 50% female. Women outnumber men in Balham.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 60%AB
  • 32%C2/C2
  • 8%DE

According to census records, 60% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 47%SINGLE
  • 44%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in SW12 8BG is 47%. Single and 'other' people is 53%.

ETHNICITY

  • 88%WHITE
  • 11%NON-WHITE

88% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 90.9%WORKING
  • 3.1%UNEMPLOYED

3.1% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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People and Demographics

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People and Demographics

Demographics

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SW12 8BG Demographics

Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Constituency

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Local Issues & Problems

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Sunrise and Sunset Times

Sunrise/Sunset

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Taxis and Minicabs

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Taxis near SW12 8BG

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near SW12 8BG

Events

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What's on near SW12 8BG

Local Attractions

Attractions

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

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Tourist Information

Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Banks near SW12 8BG

Banks

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Banks near SW12 8BG

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Cach Machines near SW12 8BG

Schools

Schools

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Schools near SW12 8BG

Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

Police Stations

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Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in SW12 8BG

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in SW12 8BG

Libraries

Libraries

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SW128BG Postcode Breakdown

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Full PostcodeSW12 8BG
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CountyInner London
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CountryEngland
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Area ClassificationUrban with Major Conurbation

SW128BG Postal District

Compass Postal District

SW12 8BG 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 SW12 8BG.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Balham0.9 miles E
Wandsworth2 miles W
Camden Town2.3 miles NW
Streatham2.5 miles SE
Earls Court2.6 miles NW
Chelsea2.6 miles NW
Kensington2.6 miles NW
Norbury2.8 miles SE
Fulham2.9 miles W
Wimbledon2.9 miles W
West Brompton3 miles NW
Dulwich3.1 miles E
East Dulwich3.1 miles E
West Dulwich3.3 miles E
Lower Norwood3.3 miles SE
London4 miles NE
Glasgow342 miles NW
Edinburgh333 miles NW
Cardiff131 miles W
Liverpool179 miles NW
Southampton66 miles SW
Saint Ives84 miles W

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