126POPULATION
12.3%UNEMPLOYED
25%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
9%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsSW4 8LW

What social class do the population of SW4 8LW belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is SW4 8LW 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 SW4 8LW from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 26%Children
  • 74%Adults

26% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 2% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 52.4%Male
  • 47.6%Female

From the last census, 52.4% of people in SW48LW male, and 47.6% female. Men outnumber women in Thornton.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 9%AB
  • 48%C2/C2
  • 43%DE

According to census records, 9% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 55%SINGLE
  • 25%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in SW4 8LW is 55%. Single and 'other' people is 44%.

ETHNICITY

  • 34%WHITE
  • 65%NON-WHITE

34% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 74%WORKING
  • 12.3%UNEMPLOYED

12.3% 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 SW4 8LW, including ethnicity, religious beliefs, age breakdown and social grades.

SW4 8LW Demographics

Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Constituency

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Local Issues & Problems

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Sunrise and Sunset Times

Sunrise/Sunset

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Sunrise/sunset in SW4 8LW

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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 SW4 8LW

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near SW4 8LW

Events

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What's on near SW4 8LW

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Attractions

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

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Tourist Information

Tourist Information

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Tourist Information SW4 8LW

Local Amenities

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Banks near SW4 8LW

Banks

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Banks near SW4 8LW

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Cach Machines near SW4 8LW

Schools

Schools

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Schools near SW4 8LW

Shopping Centres

Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

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Police Stations in SW4 8LW

Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in SW4 8LW

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in SW4 8LW

Libraries

Libraries

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SW48LW Postcode Breakdown

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Full PostcodeSW4 8LW
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Area ClassificationUrban with Major Conurbation

SW48LW Postal District

Compass Postal District

SW4 8LW 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 SW4 8LW.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Balham0.1 miles SW
Dulwich2.1 miles E
East Dulwich2.1 miles E
Streatham2.4 miles S
West Dulwich2.5 miles E
Norbury2.5 miles SE
Lower Norwood2.7 miles SE
Wandsworth2.9 miles W
Camden Town3.1 miles W
Chelsea3.1 miles NW
Earls Court3.1 miles NW
Kensington3.1 miles NW
Covent Garden3.4 miles
Lambeth3.5 miles N
Westminster3.5 miles N
London3 miles N
Glasgow342 miles NW
Edinburgh333 miles NW
Cardiff132 miles W
Liverpool180 miles NW
Southampton67 miles SW
Saint Ives85 miles W

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