118POPULATION
20.3%UNEMPLOYED
40%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
6%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsB70 6HZ

What social class do the population of B70 6HZ belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is B70 6HZ 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 B70 6HZ from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 27%Children
  • 72%Adults

27% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 4% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 50.8%Male
  • 49.2%Female

From the last census, 50.8% of people in B706HZ male, and 49.2% female. Men outnumber women in West Bromwich Central.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 6%AB
  • 37%C2/C2
  • 56%DE

According to census records, 6% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 41%SINGLE
  • 40%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in B70 6HZ is 41%. Single and 'other' people is 59%.

ETHNICITY

  • 29%WHITE
  • 71%NON-WHITE

29% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 70.3%WORKING
  • 20.3%UNEMPLOYED

20.3% 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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B70 6HZ Demographics

Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Local Issues & Problems

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Sunrise and Sunset Times

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Traffic and Travel Reports

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Taxis and Minicabs

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Car Parks

Car Parks

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near B70 6HZ

Events

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What's on near B70 6HZ

Local Attractions

Attractions

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Attractions near B70 6HZ

Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

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Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Banks near B70 6HZ

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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Police Stations in B70 6HZ

Emergencies

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Emergencies in B70 6HZ

Post Offices

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Libraries

Libraries

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B706HZ Postcode Breakdown

BAREA70DISTRICT6SECTORHZUNIT
Full PostcodeB70 6HZ
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

B706HZ Postal District

Compass Postal District

B70 6HZ 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 B70 6HZ.

Nearest Towns & Cities
West Bromwich0.6 miles W
Smethwick1.4 miles SW
Sandwell1.5 miles SE
Oldbury1.8 miles SW
Wednesbury2.6 miles NW
Quinton3.8 miles SW
Darlaston3.9 miles NW
Tipton4.1 miles W
Rowley Regis4.1 miles SW
Rowley4.1 miles SW
Dudley4.3 miles W
Witton4.3 miles E
Birmingham4.6 miles SE
Coseley4.6 miles W
Netherton4.7 miles W
London107 miles E
Glasgow245 miles NW
Edinburgh242 miles N
Cardiff88 miles SW
Liverpool75 miles NW
Southampton115 miles S
Saint Ives117 miles S

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