25POPULATION
7%UNEMPLOYED
22%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
34%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsSW2 5RT

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


AVERAGE AGES

  • 17%Children
  • 82%Adults

17% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 3% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 60%Male
  • 40%Female

From the last census, 60% of people in SW25RT male, and 40% female. Men outnumber women in Brixton Hill.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 34%AB
  • 45%C2/C2
  • 21%DE

According to census records, 34% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 66%SINGLE
  • 22%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in SW2 5RT is 66%. Single and 'other' people is 34%.

ETHNICITY

  • 59%WHITE
  • 43%NON-WHITE

59% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 84.6%WORKING
  • 7%UNEMPLOYED

7% 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 5RT, including ethnicity, religious beliefs, age breakdown and social grades.

SW2 5RT Demographics

Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

Police crime stats - see how safe it is around SW2 5RT, including burglaries, ASBOs, vehicle crime and violent crime. How does this area compare?

Crime stats in SW2 5RT

Constituency & Democracy Information

Constituency

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SW2 5RT 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 SW25RT. Wakey wakey, rise and shine!

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Local Job Vacancies

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Job vacancies near SW2 5RT

Travel & Transport

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Traffic and Travel Reports

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Traffic near SW2 5RT

Taxis and Minicabs

Taxi Firms

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Taxis near SW2 5RT

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Car Parks near SW2 5RT

Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near SW2 5RT

Events

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What's on near SW2 5RT

Local Attractions

Attractions

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Attractions near SW2 5RT

Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

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Tourist Information

Tourist Information

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Tourist Information SW2 5RT

Local Amenities

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Banks near SW2 5RT

Banks

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Banks near SW2 5RT

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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

Cach Machines near SW2 5RT

Schools

Schools

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

Schools near SW2 5RT

Shopping Centres

Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

Police Stations

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Police Stations in SW2 5RT

Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in SW2 5RT

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in SW2 5RT

Libraries

Libraries

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Essential InformationSW2 5RT

SW25RT Postcode Breakdown

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Full PostcodeSW2 5RT
Latitude/Longitude,
Postal TownLondon
Easting
Northing
Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
CountyInner London
Region
CountryEngland
Local Authority
Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationUrban with Major Conurbation

SW25RT Postal District

Compass Postal District

SW2 5RT 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 5RT.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Balham1 miles SW
East Dulwich1.7 miles E
Dulwich1.7 miles E
West Dulwich2.4 miles SE
London2.8 miles N
Lambeth2.8 miles N
Westminster2.8 miles N
Covent Garden2.8 miles N
Shooters Hill3 miles E
Norbury3 miles S
Streatham3.1 miles S
Mayfair3.1 miles NW
Marylebone3.1 miles NW
Lower Norwood3.1 miles SE
London3 miles N
Glasgow342 miles NW
Edinburgh332 miles NW
Cardiff133 miles W
Liverpool180 miles NW
Southampton68 miles SW
Saint Ives86 miles W

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