124POPULATION
12.7%UNEMPLOYED
35%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
7%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsSR2 8SL

What social class do the population of SR2 8SL belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is SR2 8SL in Sunderland, how professionally qualified are the community, and how many hours a week do they work? All this, and more information and demographic statistics about SR2 8SL from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 19%Children
  • 80%Adults

19% 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 SR28SL male, and 50% female. Women outnumber men in Hendon.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 7%AB
  • 51%C2/C2
  • 42%DE

According to census records, 7% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 45%SINGLE
  • 35%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in SR2 8SL is 45%. Single and 'other' people is 55%.

ETHNICITY

  • 94%WHITE
  • 6%NON-WHITE

94% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 74.8%WORKING
  • 12.7%UNEMPLOYED

12.7% 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 SR2 8SL, including ethnicity, religious beliefs, age breakdown and social grades.

SR2 8SL Demographics

Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Crime stats in SR2 8SL

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Constituency

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SR2 8SL Constituency

Local Issues & Problems

Local Issues

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Sunrise and Sunset Times

Sunrise/Sunset

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Job vacancies near SR2 8SL

Travel & Transport

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Traffic and Travel Reports

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Traffic near SR2 8SL

Taxis and Minicabs

Taxi Firms

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Taxis near SR2 8SL

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Car Parks near SR2 8SL

Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near SR2 8SL

Events

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What's on near SR2 8SL

Local Attractions

Attractions

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

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Tourist Information

Tourist Information

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Tourist Information SR2 8SL

Local Amenities

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Banks near SR2 8SL

Banks

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Banks near SR2 8SL

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

Locations of the nearest cash withdrawal machines (ATMs) in the SR2 8SL postcode area that dispense money.

Cach Machines near SR2 8SL

Schools

Schools

The nearest schools in the SR2 8SL area, including their latest Ofsted Results, pupil statistics and test results.

Schools near SR2 8SL

Shopping Centres

Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

Police Stations

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Police Stations in SR2 8SL

Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in SR2 8SL

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in SR2 8SL

Libraries

Libraries

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SR28SL Postcode Breakdown

SRAREA2DISTRICT8SECTORSLUNIT
Full PostcodeSR2 8SL
Latitude/Longitude,
Postal TownSunderland
Easting
Northing
Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
CountyTyne and Wear
Region
CountryEngland
Local Authority
Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationUrban with Major Conurbation

SR28SL Postal District

Compass Postal District

SR2 8SL postcode is located in the postal town of Sunderland. Sunderland 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 SR2 8SL.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Sunderland1.5 miles NW
Silksworth2.5 miles SW
Seaham4 miles SE
Houghton Le Spring4.8 miles SW
Boldon5.6 miles NW
Washington5.9 miles W
Hetton Le Hole6.1 miles SW
Hawthorn6.4 miles S
South Hetton6.4 miles S
Jarrow7 miles NW
South Shields7 miles N
West Rainton7.3 miles SW
Easington7.3 miles S
Low Moorsley7.4 miles SW
Haswell7.7 miles S
London240 miles S
Glasgow129 miles W
Edinburgh102 miles NW
Cardiff247 miles S
Liverpool122 miles SW
Southampton276 miles S
Saint Ives281 miles S

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