What Acorn Type are you?

msmalls74

msmalls74

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Just looking at moving to a new flat in Letchworth and was using http://www.upmystreet.com/ to find out about the local area. I discovered that its a type 19 on the Acorn scale, http://www.caci.co.uk/acorn/acornmap.asp, which means its in the educated urbanites part of the urban prosperity section. Anyone else used this to see what the general area is like and also how correct it is? A few places i have tried are pretty well summed up by this Acorn classification and even got the local correct as in the area you would see that group. Just wondering how well this somes up your area, the one for my possible new place reads thus,

Often, many of the people who live in this sort of postcode will be suburban privately renting professionals. These are known as type 19 in the ACORN classification and 1.09% of the UK's population live in this type.


Neighbourhoods fitting this profile are found in Richmond-upon-Thames, Sutton and Bromley in Outer London, and in Cheltenham, St Albans and Guildford.

These young people have made a lifestyle choice to reside close enough to the major conurbations to obtain the benefits of the city without actually living in its centre. In their twenties and early thirties, they are well educated and are developing their careers in professional and managerial jobs.

They are living in purpose built flats in attractive suburbs and satellite towns. Many are still renting, although some have purchased their homes.

They use diverse means to get around. Where possible they will travel to work by public transport, by bike or on foot. However, the majority do have a car and will often buy new, expensive models.

These people are very comfortable using the Internet in all aspects of their life including financial services, purchasing gifts, CDs and books and booking their holidays and leisure activities on-line.

For holidays, the USA, Canada and other long haul destinations are popular, as are weekend breaks and winter snow holidays. In their spare time they enjoy sport and exercise. They also like spending their money on shopping for clothes and eating out.

They are interested in current affairs, and whilst they tend to read mainly the broadsheet papers, they show no bias to any particular title.
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how to i get the number from that website? i put my postcode in, but wheres the score?

found it, kind of reflects my parents though doesnt it.

Ill go for my uni house instead lol


Often, many of the people who live in this sort of postcode will be students living in terraces. These are known as type 23 in the ACORN classification and 0.39% of the UK's population live in this type.


University towns such as Oxford and Cambridge have high concentrations of these types, as do other large population centres such as Leeds and Southampton.

This type contains very high proportions of students, with correspondingly low proportions of people over the age of 45. Students account for 38% of adults living in these areas during term time. This is over 5 times the national average.

Over half the housing stock in these areas is terraced housing, and the number of converted flats is also higher than average. Many are privately rented and the larger dwellings offer shared accommodation. This type has a relatively transient population, and there are correspondingly high levels of vacant properties.

People often participate in exercise and sport, with football and rugby amongst the popular activities. Long haul holidays are popular but often done on a budget, including backpacking. Leisure activities include visiting the cinema and an interest in fashion and clothes.

Internet use is very high, and this is reflected in the numbers playing interactive games on their computers. Indeed these are people very open to the uses of all new technology. They are confident using the Internet for home finance, for buying books, clothes and CDs and for researching and booking travel online.
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Link to the specific page needed to get the score?

Edit: Found it. Go to Local Area -> Neighbours.

Mine's 16 - Prosperous young professionals, flats
 
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Mine -

Often, many of the people who live in this sort of postcode will be well-off working families with mortgages. These are known as type 10 in the ACORN classification and 2.26% of the UK's population live in this type.
 
Apparently my area is brimming with Buddhists and Atheists:

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Gf's mum's: A Wealth Investors
1 Wealthiest middle-aged couples, many investments

My area: G Settling Down
29 Young cosmopolitans, basic finances
 
Often, many of the people who live in this sort of postcode will be well-off managers living in detached houses. These are known as type 11 in the ACORN classification and 3.7% of the UK's population live in this type.
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Utter rubbish!

There's 14 people on my street:

1 is in the nick for trying to set fire to his girlfriend
1 works at home as a beautician (bixini wax strips blowing down the street isn't something to be sniffed at - literally!)
4 are off work due to a) having azlheimers and no leg, b) too fat to move, c) to idle to work, d) looking after a, b & c
1 works at the foresty commision
1 works but dunno where
1 me
1 is a nurse
1 is ex-army but now hires out body guards
1 works at a travel agents in town
1 looks like TingTangTong the Lady Boy and is often seen sunbathing with her 32A breasts covered with a ripped t-shirt
1 is a policewoman (next door neighbour, moans like a banshee when her boyfriend comes round, bloody embarrasing as the dog howls and gets kicked outside)
ahhh, and 1 more, don't know what she does but is a right miserable cow.
 
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Utter rubbish!

There's 14 people on my street:

1 is in the nick for trying to set fire to his girlfriend
1 works at home as a beautician (bixini wax strips blowing down the street isn't something to be sniffed at - literally!)
4 are off work due to a) having azlheimers and no leg, b) too fat to move, c) to idle to work, d) looking after a, b & c
1 works at the foresty commision
1 works but dunno where
1 me
1 is a nurse
1 is ex-army but now hires out body guards
1 works at a travel agents in town
1 looks like TingTangTong the Lady Boy and is often seen sunbathing with her 32A breasts covered with a ripped t-shirt
1 is a policewoman (next door neighbour, moans like a banshee when her boyfriend comes round, bloody embarrasing as the dog howls and gets kicked outside)
ahhh, and 1 more, don't know what she does but is a right miserable cow.
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THats kind of what i was looking for, im sure in some cases it works but some areas i have checked the Acorn thing seems well off, as it seems in your case.
 
Type 13

Often, many of the people who live in this sort of postcode will be well-off professionals living in larger houses and converted flats. These are known as type 13 in the ACORN classification and 0.87% of the UK's population live in this type.


Neighbourhoods fitting this profile are found in many urban areas of the UK, but particularly in London (Kensington and Chelsea, Wandsworth, Ealing, Richmond-upon-Thames and Fulham). Edinburgh and university towns such as Durham, Oxford and Cambridge als

These are predominantly well-off professional people living in urban areas of the UK. Most are well educated individuals in professional and managerial occupations, but there are also students and young singles starting out on their careers.

Houses tend to be large, with four or more bedrooms, often in Georgian and Victorian terraces. Many are owner-occupied by professional couples and families. There are also high levels of converted flats, some of which are privately rented. The younger singles in these areas will often be sharing flats and houses.

Car ownership is high, reflecting the wealthy nature of these neighbourhoods, but because of their urban location, travel to work is mostly by public transport.

Incomes tend to be high, with many residents earning over £50,000 a year. They are financially aware and have high levels of savings and investments. They also have high levels of credit card useage. These technologically sophisticated consumers make great use of the Internet for financial services, as well as buying other products and services.

They enjoy the arts, including theatre, classical music, opera and the cinema. The most widely read newspapers are The Guardian, Independent, The Times and Observer. Foreign travel and skiing are popular leisure activities.
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Type 4
Often, many of the people who live in this sort of postcode will be well-off managers living in larger houses. These are known as type 4 in the ACORN classification and 2.5% of the UK's population live in this type.

Family income Very high
Interest in current affairs High
Housing - with mortgage High
Educated - to degree level High
Couples with children High
Have satellite TV High
 
Type 30

Often, many of the people who live in this sort of postcode will be established home owning workers. These are known as type 30 in the ACORN classification and 3.64% of the UK's population live in this type.





Family income - Medium
Interest in current affairs - Low
Housing with mortgage - High
Educated - to degree level - Low
Couples with children - Medium
Have satellite TV - Medium

Meh, sounds about right.
 
Type 16 here, seems fairly accurate for where I am now though I tried some previous addresses and it seems to be a little off for some of them.
 
Often, many of the people who live in this sort of postcode will be home owning Asian families. These are known as type 31 in the ACORN classification and 1.12% of the UK's population live in this type.

Its about spot on too..
 
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