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10%UNEMPLOYED
45%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
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16%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsSW16 5XE

What social class do the population of SW16 5XE belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is SW16 5XE 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 SW16 5XE from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 22%Children
  • 78%Adults

22% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 6% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 50%Male
  • 50%Female

From the last census, 50% of people in SW165XE male, and 50% female. Women outnumber men in Streatham South.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 16%AB
  • 57%C2/C2
  • 27%DE

According to census records, 16% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 38%SINGLE
  • 45%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in SW16 5XE is 38%. Single and 'other' people is 61%.

ETHNICITY

  • 39%WHITE
  • 62%NON-WHITE

39% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 78.6%WORKING
  • 10%UNEMPLOYED

10% 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

An in-depth look at the demographic data of the people who live in SW16 5XE, including ethnicity, religious beliefs, age breakdown and social grades.

SW16 5XE Demographics

Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Crime stats in SW16 5XE

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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Sunrise/sunset in SW16 5XE

Local Job Vacancies

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Travel & Transport

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Traffic and Travel Reports

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Taxis and Minicabs

Taxi Firms

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Taxis near SW16 5XE

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Car Parks near SW16 5XE

Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near SW16 5XE

Events

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What's on near SW16 5XE

Local Attractions

Attractions

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Attractions near SW16 5XE

Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

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Hotels near SW16 5XE

Tourist Information

Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Banks near SW16 5XE

Banks

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Banks near SW16 5XE

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

Locations of the nearest cash withdrawal machines (ATMs) in the SW16 5XE postcode area that dispense money.

Cach Machines near SW16 5XE

Schools

Schools

The nearest schools in the SW16 5XE area, including their latest Ofsted Results, pupil statistics and test results.

Schools near SW16 5XE

Shopping Centres

Shopping Centres

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Shopping Centres SW16 5XE

Police Stations

Police Stations

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Police Stations in SW16 5XE

Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in SW16 5XE

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in SW16 5XE

Libraries

Libraries

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Libraries in SW16 5XE

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SW165XE Postcode Breakdown

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Full PostcodeSW16 5XE
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Postal TownLondon
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Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
CountyInner London
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CountryEngland
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Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationUrban with Major Conurbation

SW165XE Postal District

Compass Postal District

SW16 5XE 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 SW16 5XE.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Streatham0.3 miles NE
Norbury0.9 miles E
Camberwell1 miles SW
Mitcham1.6 miles SW
Lower Norwood1.6 miles E
Thornton Heath1.8 miles E
Hackbridge2.1 miles S
Norwood2.5 miles E
Croydon2.6 miles SE
Balham2.6 miles N
West Dulwich2.7 miles E
South Norwood3.1 miles E
Morden3.4 miles SW
Dulwich3.5 miles NE
East Dulwich3.5 miles NE
London6 miles N
Glasgow345 miles NW
Edinburgh335 miles NW
Cardiff132 miles W
Liverpool182 miles NW
Southampton65 miles SW
Saint Ives84 miles W

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