112POPULATION
6.8%UNEMPLOYED
55%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
30%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsSG8 5LJ

What social class do the population of SG8 5LJ belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is SG8 5LJ 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 SG8 5LJ from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 16%Children
  • 84%Adults

16% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 5% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 48.2%Male
  • 51.8%Female

From the last census, 48.2% of people in SG85LJ male, and 51.8% female. Women outnumber men in Bassingbourn.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 30%AB
  • 56%C2/C2
  • 14%DE

According to census records, 30% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 32%SINGLE
  • 55%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in SG8 5LJ is 32%. Single and 'other' people is 69%.

ETHNICITY

  • 93%WHITE
  • 8%NON-WHITE

93% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 89.2%WORKING
  • 6.8%UNEMPLOYED

6.8% 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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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

Hotels

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Tourist Information

Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Banks near SG8 5LJ

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

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in SG8 5LJ

Post Offices

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Libraries

Libraries

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SG85LJ Postcode Breakdown

SGAREA8DISTRICT5SECTORLJUNIT
Full PostcodeSG8 5LJ
Latitude/Longitude,
Postal TownStevenage
Easting
Northing
Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
CountyCambridgeshire
Region
CountryEngland
Local Authority
Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationLargely Rural (rural including hub towns 50-79%)

SG85LJ Postal District

Compass Postal District

SG8 5LJ 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 SG8 5LJ.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Bassingbourn1.3 miles S
Whaddon1.5 miles NE
Wendy1.5 miles NW
Shingay2 miles W
Royston2.5 miles S
Melbourn2.5 miles E
Melborn2.5 miles E
Meldreth2.7 miles E
Arrington3.3 miles N
Orwell3.5 miles N
Barrington3.8 miles E
Guilden Morden3.9 miles W
Steeple Morden4 miles SW
Shepreth4.4 miles E
East Hatley4.6 miles NW
London41 miles S
Glasgow306 miles NW
Edinburgh294 miles NW
Cardiff142 miles W
Liverpool153 miles NW
Southampton101 miles SW
Saint Ives116 miles SW

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