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11%UNEMPLOYED
30%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
19%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsSW17 8SZ

What social class do the population of SW17 8SZ belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is SW17 8SZ 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 8SZ 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 SW178SZ 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 8SZ 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

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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

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Taxis and Minicabs

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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 8SZ

Banks

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Cach Machines near SW17 8SZ

Schools

Schools

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Shopping Centres

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Emergencies

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Post Offices

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Post Offices in SW17 8SZ

Libraries

Libraries

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SW178SZ Postcode Breakdown

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Area ClassificationUrban with Major Conurbation

SW178SZ Postal District

Compass Postal District

SW17 8SZ 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 8SZ.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Streatham1.6 miles E
Balham2 miles NE
Mitcham2.1 miles S
Wandsworth2.1 miles NW
Camberwell2.2 miles SE
Wimbledon2.2 miles W
Norbury2.3 miles E
Lower Norwood2.9 miles E
Camden Town3 miles NW
Barnes3.3 miles W
Hackbridge3.3 miles S
Fulham3.4 miles NW
Thornton Heath3.5 miles E
West Dulwich3.5 miles E
Morden3.5 miles SW
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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