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11%UNEMPLOYED
30%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
19%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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What social class do the population of SW17 8SB belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is SW17 8SB 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 8SB from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 22%Children
  • 77%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 SW178SB male, and 50% female. Women outnumber men in Tooting.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 19%AB
  • 46%C2/C2
  • 35%DE

According to census records, 19% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 53%SINGLE
  • 30%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in SW17 8SB is 53%. Single and 'other' people is 48%.

ETHNICITY

  • 44%WHITE
  • 57%NON-WHITE

44% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 72.9%WORKING
  • 11%UNEMPLOYED

11% 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 SW17 8SB, including ethnicity, religious beliefs, age breakdown and social grades.

SW17 8SB Demographics

Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Crime stats in SW17 8SB

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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

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Taxis near SW17 8SB

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near SW17 8SB

Events

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What's on near SW17 8SB

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 SW17 8SB

Banks

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Banks near SW17 8SB

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Cach Machines near SW17 8SB

Schools

Schools

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Schools near SW17 8SB

Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

Police Stations

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Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in SW17 8SB

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in SW17 8SB

Libraries

Libraries

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SW178SB Postcode Breakdown

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Full PostcodeSW17 8SB
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CountyInner London
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CountryEngland
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Area ClassificationUrban with Major Conurbation

SW178SB Postal District

Compass Postal District

SW17 8SB 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 8SB.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Streatham1.6 miles E
Balham1.7 miles NE
Wandsworth2 miles NW
Norbury2.2 miles E
Mitcham2.2 miles S
Camberwell2.3 miles S
Wimbledon2.4 miles W
Lower Norwood2.9 miles E
Camden Town2.9 miles NW
Barnes3.3 miles W
Fulham3.3 miles NW
West Dulwich3.4 miles E
Hackbridge3.4 miles S
Thornton Heath3.5 miles E
East Dulwich3.6 miles E
London5 miles NE
Glasgow343 miles NW
Edinburgh334 miles NW
Cardiff131 miles W
Liverpool180 miles NW
Southampton65 miles SW
Saint Ives83 miles W

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