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5.2%UNEMPLOYED
21%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
19%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsSO17 2LJ

What social class do the population of SO17 2LJ belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is SO17 2LJ in Southampton, how professionally qualified are the community, and how many hours a week do they work? All this, and more information and demographic statistics about SO17 2LJ from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 11%Children
  • 89%Adults

11% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 4% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 50%Male
  • 50%Female

From the last census, 50% of people in SO172LJ male, and 50% female. Women outnumber men in Portswood.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 19%AB
  • 55%C2/C2
  • 26%DE

According to census records, 19% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 65%SINGLE
  • 21%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in SO17 2LJ is 65%. Single and 'other' people is 35%.

ETHNICITY

  • 81%WHITE
  • 19%NON-WHITE

81% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 53.7%WORKING
  • 5.2%UNEMPLOYED

5.2% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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People and Demographics

Demographics

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Crime Rates and Statistics

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Local Issues & Problems

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Sunrise and Sunset Times

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Taxis and Minicabs

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near SO17 2LJ

Events

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

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Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Banks near SO17 2LJ

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Schools

Schools

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Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

Police Stations

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Emergencies

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Emergencies in SO17 2LJ

Post Offices

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Libraries

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SO172LJ Postcode Breakdown

SOAREA17DISTRICT2SECTORLJUNIT
Full PostcodeSO17 2LJ
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Postal TownSouthampton
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Ward Name
MSOA Name
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CountryEngland
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Area ClassificationUrban with City and Town

SO172LJ Postal District

Compass Postal District

SO17 2LJ postcode is located in the postal town of Southampton. Southampton 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 SO17 2LJ.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Swaythling0.9 miles E
Bassett1.7 miles NW
Itchen1.9 miles S
Southampton2 miles SW
Chilworth2.1 miles NW
West End2.3 miles E
Eastleigh3.1 miles NE
Woolston3.1 miles SE
Bishopstoke3.5 miles NE
Redbridge3.7 miles W
Sholing3.7 miles SE
Chandlers Ford3.9 miles N
Hythe4.2 miles S
Nursling4.3 miles W
Totton4.4 miles W
London67 miles E
Glasgow357 miles N
Edinburgh354 miles N
Cardiff88 miles W
Liverpool184 miles NW
Southampton2 miles SW
Saint Ives20 miles W

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