7POPULATION
3.5%UNEMPLOYED
36%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
43%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsSG5 2WG

What social class do the population of SG5 2WG belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is SG5 2WG in Stevenage, how professionally qualified are the community, and how many hours a week do they work? All this, and more information and demographic statistics about SG5 2WG from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 14%Children
  • 86%Adults

14% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 13% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 42.9%Male
  • 57.1%Female

From the last census, 42.9% of people in SG52WG male, and 57.1% female. Women outnumber men in Hitchin Highbury.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 43%AB
  • 46%C2/C2
  • 11%DE

According to census records, 43% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 37%SINGLE
  • 36%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in SG5 2WG is 37%. Single and 'other' people is 63%.

ETHNICITY

  • 92%WHITE
  • 8%NON-WHITE

92% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 92.3%WORKING
  • 3.5%UNEMPLOYED

3.5% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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Demographics

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Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Local Issues & Problems

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Taxis and Minicabs

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Car Parks

Car Parks

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events

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Local Attractions

Attractions

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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

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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 SG5 2WG

Post Offices

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Libraries

Libraries

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SG52WG Postcode Breakdown

SGAREA5DISTRICT2SECTORWGUNIT
Full PostcodeSG5 2WG
Latitude/Longitude,
Postal TownStevenage
Easting
Northing
Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
CountyHertfordshire
Region
CountryEngland
Local Authority
Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationUrban with Significant Rural (rural including hub towns 26-49%)

SG52WG Postal District

Compass Postal District

SG5 2WG postcode is located in the postal town of Stevenage. Stevenage 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 SG5 2WG.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Hitchin0.4 miles E
Letchworth2.8 miles E
Great Offley3.3 miles SW
Stevenage3.4 miles E
Stondon3.9 miles NW
Shillington3.9 miles NW
Arlesey4 miles NE
Meppershall4.3 miles NW
Lilley4.5 miles W
Hexton4.6 miles W
Saint Pauls Walden4.6 miles S
Baldock4.6 miles E
Henlow4.7 miles N
Kings Walden4.9 miles SW
Gravenhurst5.2 miles NW
London32 miles S
Glasgow310 miles NW
Edinburgh299 miles NW
Cardiff130 miles W
Liverpool151 miles NW
Southampton87 miles SW
Saint Ives102 miles SW

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