Often, many of the people who live in this sort of postcode will be singles and single parents living in high-rise estates. These are known as type 54 in the ACORN classification and 0.99% of the UK’s population live in this type.
Neighbourhoods fitting this profile are most heavily concentrated in Scotland, in Glasgow and Dundee in particular. In England it can be found in Plymouth, Bristol and Sheffield. Here is an overview of the likely preferences and features of your neighbourhood:
| Family income | Very low |
|---|---|
| Interest in current affairs | Medium |
| Housing - with mortgage | Very low |
| Educated - to degree | Very low |
| Couples with children | Very low |
| Have satellite TV | Low |
This type comprises mostly single people of different age groups, living in blocks of flats, especially in Scotland. Single person households predominate. They are a mixture of young adults, single parents with children under five and retired people. There are relatively few traditional families and middle-aged people.
75% of residents live in purpose built flats, mostly rented from the local authority. Flats are small, usually one or two bedrooms, and many are in tower blocks.
Unemployment is the highest of any ACORN type at two and a half times the national rate. Long-term illness is also very high. Those in work are likely to be employed in shops and in manual and factory jobs. This reflects the generally low levels of qualifications in this type.
Incomes are low and people have very low levels of savings. Car ownership is understandably low as well, with most people dependent on public transport and walking.
Horse racing, football, bingo and listening to music are popular leisure interests. The Daily Record, The Sun and News of the World are popular newspapers.
This is a description of the type of neighbourhood to which this postcode has been matched, it is not a description of the postcode. The overview describes characteristics frequently found in these neighbourhoods. Since most postcodes include a mix of people we don’t expect everyone there will fit the description perfectly. Learn more.
You should not base important decision-making on the ACORN classification alone. ACORN © CACI Limited 2008 All rights reserved; no right to publish is granted.
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