18POPULATION
5%UNEMPLOYED
49%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
17%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
B68 8ELLocal Map
Approximate address for B68 8EL:
IntroductionB68 8EL

Use the postcode street map opposite - and the information below - to discover useful information for the B68 8EL postcode area in Birmingham.

We've got loads of statistics for B68 8EL, including demographic data, local facilities, travel essentials, hotel accommodation, crime rates and much more.

B Postcode Wall Map
DemographicsB68 8EL

What social class do the population of B68 8EL belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is B68 8EL in Birmingham, how professionally qualified are the community, and how many hours a week do they work? All this, and more information and demographic statistics about B68 8EL from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 18%Children
  • 81%Adults

18% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 8% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 61.1%Male
  • 38.9%Female

From the last census, 61.1% of people in B688EL male, and 38.9% female. Men outnumber women in Bristnall.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 17%AB
  • 59%C2/C2
  • 23%DE

According to census records, 17% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 29%SINGLE
  • 49%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in B68 8EL is 29%. Single and 'other' people is 70%.

ETHNICITY

  • 79%WHITE
  • 21%NON-WHITE

79% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 88.5%WORKING
  • 5%UNEMPLOYED

5% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

See all demographics for B68 8EL

Discover B68 8EL

People and Demographics

B68 8EL
People and Demographics

Demographics

An in-depth look at the demographic data of the people who live in B68 8EL, including ethnicity, religious beliefs, age breakdown and social grades.

B68 8EL Demographics

Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

Police crime stats - see how safe it is around B68 8EL, including burglaries, ASBOs, vehicle crime and violent crime. How does this area compare?

Crime stats in B68 8EL

Constituency & Democracy Information

Constituency

Find out the voting intentions, poll results, your local MP, 2015 election results and voting turnout for your local constituency.

B68 8EL Constituency

Local Issues & Problems

Local Issues

In conjunction with FixMyStreet, view problems around B68 8EL reported by local residents, including flytipping, graffiti, faulty street lighting etc.

B68 8EL Issues

Sunrise and Sunset Times

Sunrise/Sunset

Sunrise (dawn) and sunset (dusk) times for today as well as for the next month for the postcode area B688EL. Wakey wakey, rise and shine!

Sunrise/sunset in B68 8EL

Local Job Vacancies

Job Vacancies

Looking for job vacancies in the B68 8EL area? Find out what positions are available in this area, as well as further afield in surrounding areas.

Job vacancies near B68 8EL

Travel & Transport

B68 8EL
Travel

Travel

Travelling to this postcode area? Find the nearest train station, railway, or nearest bus stop to B68 8EL.

Travel around B68 8EL

Traffic and Travel Reports

Traffic Reports

Don't let traffic become a pain in the bumper. The latest road traffic incidents & traffic jams around this postcode.

Traffic near B68 8EL

Taxis and Minicabs

Taxi Firms

Book a taxi and leave the car at home. Here's a list of taxi and mini cab companies operating in the B68 8EL area.

Taxis near B68 8EL

Car Parks

Car Parks

Locate the nearest car parks near B68 8EL, so you can leave your car safely while you pop to the shops.

Car Parks near B68 8EL

Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

B68 8EL
Events near B68 8EL

Events

From local gigs to heritage events, and car boot sales to shows at the local theatre, find out what's on around B68 8EL.

What's on near B68 8EL

Local Attractions

Attractions

Enjoy a great family day out at a local attraction near B68 8EL, including theme parks, castles, historic castles & more.

Attractions near B68 8EL

Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

Comfortable, quality bed & breakfast and hotel accommodation located within a 15 miles of the postcode area B68 8EL.

Hotels near B68 8EL

Tourist Information

Tourist Information

Locate the nearest car parks near B68 8EL, so you can leave your car safely while you pop to the shops.

Tourist Information B68 8EL

Local Amenities

B68 8EL
Banks near B68 8EL

Banks

Find the nearest bank or building society in B68 8EL. Map locations, email addresses & customer services phone numbers.

Banks near B68 8EL

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

Locations of the nearest cash withdrawal machines (ATMs) in the B68 8EL postcode area that dispense money.

Cach Machines near B68 8EL

Schools

Schools

The nearest schools in the B68 8EL area, including their latest Ofsted Results, pupil statistics and test results.

Schools near B68 8EL

Shopping Centres

Shopping Centres

Shop until you drop at a retail park or shopping centre near here. There's nothing quite like a bit of retail therapy.

Shopping Centres B68 8EL

Police Stations

Police Stations

Report a crime or make an enquiry at your local police station or constabulary in your area. Phone 101 in a non-emergency.

Police Stations in B68 8EL

Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

A handy list of emergency information in this area, including hospitals, doctors, chemists and emergency services near B68 8EL.

Emergencies in B68 8EL

Post Offices

Post Offices

Whether you want to send a letter, make a Post Office transaction or pop a letter in the local postbox, we've got you covered.

Post Offices in B68 8EL

Libraries

Libraries

A useful list of lending libraries located in and around B68 8EL. May also lend CDs and DVDs, and other services available.

Libraries in B68 8EL

Your views ofB68 8EL

Chris H

Thursday, March 28, 2024

We don't have any views of B688el right now. If you live in B688el or have visited it, please help us to help others by telling others what you think of this neighbourhood.


Add your view of B68 8EL

People need your local expertise. If you live in B68 8EL or have first-hand knowledge of the neighbourhood, please consider sharing your views. It's completely anonymous - all we ask is for your initials.

Your initials
Email (never published)
Your review

Please tell us what you like about the B68 8EL postcode area, what you don't like, and what it's like to live or work here.

Your opinions on...
LOCAL AMENITIES
FAMILY FRIENDLY
PARKING
GREEN SPACES
----
Compare Conveyancing Quotes

Essential InformationB68 8EL

B688EL Postcode Breakdown

BAREA68DISTRICT8SECTORELUNIT
Full PostcodeB68 8EL
Latitude/Longitude,
Postal TownBirmingham
Easting
Northing
Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
CountyWest Midlands
Region
CountryEngland
Local Authority
Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationUrban with Major Conurbation

B688EL Postal District

Compass Postal District

B68 8EL postcode is located in the postal town of Birmingham. Birmingham 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 B68 8EL.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Quinton1 miles SW
Smethwick1.4 miles N
Oldbury1.5 miles NW
Sandwell2.1 miles NE
West Bromwich2.6 miles N
Rowley Regis2.6 miles W
Rowley2.6 miles W
Sleightholme2.8 miles W
Halesowen2.8 miles SW
Netherton3.3 miles W
Dudley3.6 miles W
Birmingham3.8 miles E
Cradley3.9 miles SW
Tipton4.2 miles NW
Edgbaston4.2 miles E
London106 miles E
Glasgow248 miles NW
Edinburgh244 miles N
Cardiff85 miles SW
Liverpool77 miles NW
Southampton112 miles SE
Saint Ives114 miles S

From the University of Worcester to gold in Paris?

Meet triple world champion Giedre Rakauskaite, aiming for a repeat of her Tokyo gold!

BBC News

Town centre cheese shop to close after 35 years

The owners say they made the decision because of the rising costs and falling footfall in the town.

BBC News

Bromley 0-0 Kidderminster Harriers

Phil Brown's relegation-fighting Kidderminster Harriers hold National League play-off hopefuls Bromley to a goalless draw.

BBC News

Late Black Sabbath crewman inspires marathon run

Mike Clement was technician for guitarist Tony Iommi, but died after falling down stairs in 2022.

BBC News

'Remembering my dad, Mr Worcestershire'

Hear a tribute to a New Road legend, Duncan Fearnley, who died aged 83 on Friday.

BBC News

The story behind Hereford's new mural

Grab a paintbrush with artist Dermot Clarke on Capuchin Lane and his new artwork!

BBC News

Children's boss quits as improvement criticised

Ofsted inspectors criticise the pace of improvement at Herefordshire Council's children's services.

BBC News

Call for Cody's Law after footballer's stabbing

The family of Cody Fisher, murdered at a club, want mandatory bleed kits and metal detectors at events.

BBC News

From the Postcode Area blog

Deciphering Crime Rates - a Deep Dive Into UK Postcode Analysis

Deciphering Crime Rates - a Deep Dive Into UK Postcode Analysis

Ever wondered about the crime rate in your UK postcode? You're not alone. We've dug deep into the data, uncovering trends and patterns that'll make your head spin.

Read more

Death of the High Street?

Death of the High Street?

The BBC reports that despite councils' attempts to kurb them, the UK's high streets have seen a huge growth in fast food outlets. Could this mark the death knell for the Great British high street, and what can we do about it to halt its decline?

Read more

Discrimination by Postcode

Discrimination by Postcode

You really couldn't make it up, could you? Some of the country's most vulnerable people are missing out on their weekly £25 Cold Weather Payment, just because the system that's in operation is discriminating against them because payments are based on postcode, rather than geographic location.

Read more

The Redesign is Underway

The Redesign is Underway

Well, the current website was absolutely in dire need of a good redesign - from the ground up. So I set out to pull it all apart and get it up and running again to become the most comprehensive guide to every postcode in the UK. And it's been a long, tough job from start to finish - and quite possibly the biggest project I've ever undertaken.

Read more

52.47984
-2.004197