SW17 8RU Postcode Area
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What social class do the population of SW17 8RU belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is SW17 8RU 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 SW17 8RU from the Census 2011.
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People and Demographics
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Demographics
An in-depth look at the demographic data of the people who live in SW17 8RU, including ethnicity, religious beliefs, age breakdown and social grades.
Crime Rates
Police crime stats - see how safe it is around SW17 8RU, including burglaries, ASBOs, vehicle crime and violent crime. How does this area compare?
Constituency
Find out the voting intentions, poll results, your local MP, 2015 election results and voting turnout for your local constituency.
Local Issues
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Sunrise/Sunset
Sunrise (dawn) and sunset (dusk) times for today as well as for the next month for the postcode area SW178RU. Wakey wakey, rise and shine!
Job Vacancies
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Traffic Reports
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Taxi Firms
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Car Parks
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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities
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Events
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Attractions
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Hotels
Comfortable, quality bed & breakfast and hotel accommodation located within a 15 miles of the postcode area SW17 8RU.
Tourist Information
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Local Amenities
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Banks
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Cash Machines
Locations of the nearest cash withdrawal machines (ATMs) in the SW17 8RU postcode area that dispense money.
Schools
The nearest schools in the SW17 8RU area, including their latest Ofsted Results, pupil statistics and test results.
Shopping Centres
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Police Stations
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Emergency Facilities
A handy list of emergency information in this area, including hospitals, doctors, chemists and emergency services near SW17 8RU.
Post Offices
Whether you want to send a letter, make a Post Office transaction or pop a letter in the local postbox, we've got you covered.
Libraries
A useful list of lending libraries located in and around SW17 8RU. May also lend CDs and DVDs, and other services available.
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Friday, April 19, 2024
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SW178RU Postcode Breakdown
| SWAREA | 17DISTRICT | 8SECTOR | RUUNIT |
| Full Postcode | SW17 8RU |
| Latitude/Longitude | , |
| Postal Town | London |
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| County | Inner London |
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| Country | England |
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| Area Classification | Urban with Major Conurbation |
SW178RU Postal District
SW17 8RU 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 SW17 8RU.
| Balham | 1.4 miles NE |
| Streatham | 1.5 miles SE |
| Norbury | 2 miles E |
| Wandsworth | 2.3 miles W |
| Camberwell | 2.4 miles S |
| Mitcham | 2.4 miles S |
| Lower Norwood | 2.6 miles E |
| Wimbledon | 2.7 miles W |
| Camden Town | 3 miles NW |
| West Dulwich | 3.1 miles E |
| Dulwich | 3.3 miles E |
| East Dulwich | 3.3 miles E |
| Thornton Heath | 3.3 miles SE |
| Fulham | 3.5 miles NW |
| Hackbridge | 3.5 miles S |
| London | 5 miles NE |
| Glasgow | 343 miles NW |
| Edinburgh | 334 miles NW |
| Cardiff | 131 miles W |
| Liverpool | 180 miles NW |
| Southampton | 66 miles SW |
| Saint Ives | 84 miles W |
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