45POPULATION
7.6%UNEMPLOYED
30%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
30%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsSW2 3BW

What social class do the population of SW2 3BW belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is SW2 3BW 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 3BW from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 21%Children
  • 77%Adults

21% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 2% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 37.8%Male
  • 62.2%Female

From the last census, 37.8% of people in SW23BW male, and 62.2% female. Women outnumber men in Thurlow Park.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 30%AB
  • 50%C2/C2
  • 20%DE

According to census records, 30% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 57%SINGLE
  • 30%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in SW2 3BW is 57%. Single and 'other' people is 42%.

ETHNICITY

  • 56%WHITE
  • 44%NON-WHITE

56% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 83.1%WORKING
  • 7.6%UNEMPLOYED

7.6% 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 SW2 3BW, including ethnicity, religious beliefs, age breakdown and social grades.

SW2 3BW Demographics

Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Constituency

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SW2 3BW Constituency

Local Issues & Problems

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Sunrise and Sunset Times

Sunrise/Sunset

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Travel & Transport

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Traffic and Travel Reports

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Taxis and Minicabs

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Taxis near SW2 3BW

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near SW2 3BW

Events

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What's on near SW2 3BW

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 3BW

Local Amenities

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Banks near SW2 3BW

Banks

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Banks near SW2 3BW

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Cach Machines near SW2 3BW

Schools

Schools

The nearest schools in the SW2 3BW area, including their latest Ofsted Results, pupil statistics and test results.

Schools near SW2 3BW

Shopping Centres

Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

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Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in SW2 3BW

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in SW2 3BW

Libraries

Libraries

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SW23BW Postcode Breakdown

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Full PostcodeSW2 3BW
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Ward Name
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LSOA Name
CountyInner London
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CountryEngland
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Area ClassificationUrban with Major Conurbation

SW23BW Postal District

Compass Postal District

SW2 3BW 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 3BW.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Balham1.2 miles W
Dulwich1.2 miles E
East Dulwich1.2 miles E
West Dulwich1.2 miles E
Lower Norwood1.8 miles S
Norbury1.8 miles S
Streatham2 miles SW
Forest Hill2.6 miles E
Thornton Heath2.9 miles S
Shooters Hill3 miles E
Norwood3.1 miles SE
Camberwell3.4 miles SW
Elmers End3.8 miles SE
Mitcham3.8 miles SW
Catford4 miles E
London4 miles N
Glasgow343 miles NW
Edinburgh334 miles NW
Cardiff133 miles W
Liverpool181 miles NW
Southampton68 miles SW
Saint Ives86 miles W

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