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5.2%UNEMPLOYED
32%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
40%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsSW17 8SL

What social class do the population of SW17 8SL belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is SW17 8SL 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 8SL from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 17%Children
  • 85%Adults

17% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 5% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 50%Male
  • 50%Female

From the last census, 50% of people in SW178SL male, and 50% female. Women outnumber men in Bedford.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 40%AB
  • 43%C2/C2
  • 16%DE

According to census records, 40% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 56%SINGLE
  • 32%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in SW17 8SL is 56%. Single and 'other' people is 44%.

ETHNICITY

  • 65%WHITE
  • 36%NON-WHITE

65% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 85.8%WORKING
  • 5.2%UNEMPLOYED

5.2% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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People and Demographics

Demographics

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Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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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 SW17 8SL

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

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Tourist Information

Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Banks near SW17 8SL

Banks

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Banks near SW17 8SL

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Cach Machines near SW17 8SL

Schools

Schools

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Shopping Centres

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Emergencies

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Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in SW17 8SL

Libraries

Libraries

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SW178SL Postcode Breakdown

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Full PostcodeSW17 8SL
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Postal TownLondon
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LSOA Name
CountyInner London
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CountryEngland
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Area ClassificationUrban with Major Conurbation

SW178SL Postal District

Compass Postal District

SW17 8SL 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 8SL.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Streatham1.4 miles SE
Balham1.6 miles NE
Norbury2 miles E
Camberwell2.2 miles S
Wandsworth2.3 miles NW
Mitcham2.3 miles S
Lower Norwood2.6 miles E
Wimbledon2.6 miles W
Camden Town3 miles NW
West Dulwich3.1 miles E
Thornton Heath3.3 miles SE
East Dulwich3.3 miles E
Dulwich3.3 miles E
Hackbridge3.4 miles S
Fulham3.5 miles NW
London5 miles NE
Glasgow343 miles NW
Edinburgh334 miles NW
Cardiff131 miles W
Liverpool180 miles NW
Southampton66 miles SW
Saint Ives83 miles W

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