22POPULATION
16%UNEMPLOYED
22%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
20%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsSW2 5HR

What social class do the population of SW2 5HR belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is SW2 5HR 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 5HR from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 12%Children
  • 87%Adults

12% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 4% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 81.8%Male
  • 18.2%Female

From the last census, 81.8% of people in SW25HR male, and 18.2% female. Men outnumber women in Brixton Hill.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 20%AB
  • 52%C2/C2
  • 29%DE

According to census records, 20% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 58%SINGLE
  • 22%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in SW2 5HR is 58%. Single and 'other' people is 42%.

ETHNICITY

  • 55%WHITE
  • 46%NON-WHITE

55% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 76.3%WORKING
  • 16%UNEMPLOYED

16% 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 5HR, including ethnicity, religious beliefs, age breakdown and social grades.

SW2 5HR Demographics

Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Crime stats in SW2 5HR

Constituency & Democracy Information

Constituency

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SW2 5HR Constituency

Local Issues & Problems

Local Issues

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Sunrise and Sunset Times

Sunrise/Sunset

Sunrise (dawn) and sunset (dusk) times for today as well as for the next month for the postcode area SW25HR. Wakey wakey, rise and shine!

Sunrise/sunset in SW2 5HR

Local Job Vacancies

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Job vacancies near SW2 5HR

Travel & Transport

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Traffic and Travel Reports

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Traffic near SW2 5HR

Taxis and Minicabs

Taxi Firms

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Taxis near SW2 5HR

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Car Parks near SW2 5HR

Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near SW2 5HR

Events

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What's on near SW2 5HR

Local Attractions

Attractions

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Attractions near SW2 5HR

Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

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Tourist Information

Tourist Information

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Tourist Information SW2 5HR

Local Amenities

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Banks near SW2 5HR

Banks

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Banks near SW2 5HR

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

Locations of the nearest cash withdrawal machines (ATMs) in the SW2 5HR postcode area that dispense money.

Cach Machines near SW2 5HR

Schools

Schools

The nearest schools in the SW2 5HR area, including their latest Ofsted Results, pupil statistics and test results.

Schools near SW2 5HR

Shopping Centres

Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

Police Stations

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Police Stations in SW2 5HR

Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in SW2 5HR

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in SW2 5HR

Libraries

Libraries

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Libraries in SW2 5HR

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SW25HR Postcode Breakdown

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Full PostcodeSW2 5HR
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Postal TownLondon
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Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
CountyInner London
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CountryEngland
Local Authority
Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationUrban with Major Conurbation

SW25HR Postal District

Compass Postal District

SW2 5HR 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 5HR.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Balham0.6 miles SW
East Dulwich1.7 miles E
Dulwich1.7 miles E
West Dulwich2.2 miles E
Norbury2.6 miles S
Streatham2.7 miles S
Lower Norwood2.8 miles SE
London3.1 miles N
Lambeth3.1 miles N
Westminster3.1 miles N
Covent Garden3.2 miles N
Shooters Hill3.2 miles E
Kensington3.3 miles NW
Chelsea3.3 miles NW
London3 miles N
Glasgow342 miles NW
Edinburgh333 miles NW
Cardiff132 miles W
Liverpool180 miles NW
Southampton68 miles SW
Saint Ives86 miles W

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