80POPULATION
4.5%UNEMPLOYED
19%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
40%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsSW2 1WR

What social class do the population of SW2 1WR belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is SW2 1WR 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 SW2 1WR from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 11%Children
  • 88%Adults

11% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 2% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 41.3%Male
  • 58.8%Female

From the last census, 41.3% of people in SW21WR male, and 58.8% female. Women outnumber men in Brixton Hill.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 40%AB
  • 48%C2/C2
  • 12%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

  • 72%SINGLE
  • 19%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in SW2 1WR is 72%. Single and 'other' people is 29%.

ETHNICITY

  • 72%WHITE
  • 26%NON-WHITE

72% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 87%WORKING
  • 4.5%UNEMPLOYED

4.5% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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People and Demographics

Demographics

An in-depth look at the demographic data of the people who live in SW2 1WR, including ethnicity, religious beliefs, age breakdown and social grades.

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Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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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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Traffic near SW2 1WR

Taxis and Minicabs

Taxi Firms

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Taxis near SW2 1WR

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near SW2 1WR

Events

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What's on near SW2 1WR

Local Attractions

Attractions

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

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Tourist Information

Tourist Information

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Tourist Information SW2 1WR

Local Amenities

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Banks near SW2 1WR

Banks

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Banks near SW2 1WR

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Cach Machines near SW2 1WR

Schools

Schools

The nearest schools in the SW2 1WR area, including their latest Ofsted Results, pupil statistics and test results.

Schools near SW2 1WR

Shopping Centres

Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

Police Stations

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Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in SW2 1WR

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in SW2 1WR

Libraries

Libraries

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SW21WR Postcode Breakdown

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Full PostcodeSW2 1WR
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Postal TownLondon
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Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
CountyInner London
Region
CountryEngland
Local Authority
Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationUrban with Major Conurbation

SW21WR Postal District

Compass Postal District

SW2 1WR 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 SW2 1WR.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Balham0.6 miles SW
Dulwich1.7 miles E
East Dulwich1.7 miles E
West Dulwich2.2 miles E
Norbury2.6 miles S
Streatham2.6 miles S
Lower Norwood2.8 miles SE
London3.2 miles N
Lambeth3.2 miles N
Westminster3.2 miles N
Covent Garden3.2 miles N
Shooters Hill3.2 miles E
Earls Court3.3 miles NW
Kensington3.3 miles NW
London3 miles N
Glasgow342 miles NW
Edinburgh333 miles NW
Cardiff132 miles W
Liverpool180 miles NW
Southampton68 miles SW
Saint Ives85 miles W

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