49POPULATION
6.9%UNEMPLOYED
23%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
35%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsSW8 1XE

What social class do the population of SW8 1XE belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is SW8 1XE 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 SW8 1XE from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 13%Children
  • 90%Adults

13% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 3% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 65.3%Male
  • 34.7%Female

From the last census, 65.3% of people in SW81XE male, and 34.7% female. Men outnumber women in Stockwell.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 35%AB
  • 41%C2/C2
  • 24%DE

According to census records, 35% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 61%SINGLE
  • 23%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in SW8 1XE is 61%. Single and 'other' people is 39%.

ETHNICITY

  • 64%WHITE
  • 35%NON-WHITE

64% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 82.5%WORKING
  • 6.9%UNEMPLOYED

6.9% 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 SW8 1XE, including ethnicity, religious beliefs, age breakdown and social grades.

SW8 1XE Demographics

Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Crime stats in SW8 1XE

Constituency & Democracy Information

Constituency

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SW8 1XE Constituency

Local Issues & Problems

Local Issues

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Sunrise and Sunset Times

Sunrise/Sunset

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Sunrise/sunset in SW8 1XE

Local Job Vacancies

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Job vacancies near SW8 1XE

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Traffic and Travel Reports

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Traffic near SW8 1XE

Taxis and Minicabs

Taxi Firms

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Taxis near SW8 1XE

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Car Parks near SW8 1XE

Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near SW8 1XE

Events

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What's on near SW8 1XE

Local Attractions

Attractions

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Attractions near SW8 1XE

Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

Comfortable, quality bed & breakfast and hotel accommodation located within a 15 miles of the postcode area SW8 1XE.

Hotels near SW8 1XE

Tourist Information

Tourist Information

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Tourist Information SW8 1XE

Local Amenities

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Banks near SW8 1XE

Banks

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Banks near SW8 1XE

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

Locations of the nearest cash withdrawal machines (ATMs) in the SW8 1XE postcode area that dispense money.

Cach Machines near SW8 1XE

Schools

Schools

The nearest schools in the SW8 1XE area, including their latest Ofsted Results, pupil statistics and test results.

Schools near SW8 1XE

Shopping Centres

Shopping Centres

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Shopping Centres SW8 1XE

Police Stations

Police Stations

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Police Stations in SW8 1XE

Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in SW8 1XE

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in SW8 1XE

Libraries

Libraries

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Libraries in SW8 1XE

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SW81XE Postcode Breakdown

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Full PostcodeSW8 1XE
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Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
CountyInner London
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CountryEngland
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Area ClassificationUrban with Major Conurbation

SW81XE Postal District

Compass Postal District

SW8 1XE 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 SW8 1XE.

Nearest Towns & Cities
London1.5 miles N
Westminster1.5 miles N
Lambeth1.5 miles N
Covent Garden1.5 miles N
Marylebone1.9 miles NW
Mayfair1.9 miles NW
Balham2 miles S
Finsbury2.2 miles NE
Southwark2.2 miles NE
Dulwich2.6 miles SE
East Dulwich2.6 miles SE
Earls Court2.6 miles W
Kensington2.6 miles W
Chelsea2.6 miles W
London1 miles N
Glasgow341 miles NW
Edinburgh331 miles NW
Cardiff132 miles W
Liverpool179 miles NW
Southampton69 miles SW
Saint Ives86 miles SW

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