52POPULATION
13%UNEMPLOYED
47%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
5%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
B70 6LELocal Map
Approximate address for B70 6LE:
IntroductionB70 6LE

Use the postcode street map opposite - and the information below - to discover useful information for the B70 6LE postcode area in Birmingham.

We've got loads of statistics for B70 6LE, including demographic data, local facilities, travel essentials, hotel accommodation, crime rates and much more.

B Postcode Wall Map
DemographicsB70 6LE

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


AVERAGE AGES

  • 23%Children
  • 77%Adults

23% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 8% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 50%Male
  • 50%Female

From the last census, 50% of people in B706LE male, and 50% female. Women outnumber men in West Bromwich Central.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 5%AB
  • 42%C2/C2
  • 52%DE

According to census records, 5% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 31%SINGLE
  • 47%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in B70 6LE is 31%. Single and 'other' people is 69%.

ETHNICITY

  • 40%WHITE
  • 61%NON-WHITE

40% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 78.5%WORKING
  • 13%UNEMPLOYED

13% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

See all demographics for B70 6LE

Discover B70 6LE

People and Demographics

B70 6LE
People and Demographics

Demographics

An in-depth look at the demographic data of the people who live in B70 6LE, including ethnicity, religious beliefs, age breakdown and social grades.

B70 6LE Demographics

Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

Police crime stats - see how safe it is around B70 6LE, including burglaries, ASBOs, vehicle crime and violent crime. How does this area compare?

Crime stats in B70 6LE

Constituency & Democracy Information

Constituency

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

B70 6LE Constituency

Local Issues & Problems

Local Issues

In conjunction with FixMyStreet, view problems around B70 6LE reported by local residents, including flytipping, graffiti, faulty street lighting etc.

B70 6LE 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 B706LE. Wakey wakey, rise and shine!

Sunrise/sunset in B70 6LE

Local Job Vacancies

Job Vacancies

Looking for job vacancies in the B70 6LE area? Find out what positions are available in this area, as well as further afield in surrounding areas.

Job vacancies near B70 6LE

Travel & Transport

B70 6LE
Travel

Travel

Travelling to this postcode area? Find the nearest train station, railway, or nearest bus stop to B70 6LE.

Travel around B70 6LE

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 B70 6LE

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 B70 6LE area.

Taxis near B70 6LE

Car Parks

Car Parks

Locate the nearest car parks near B70 6LE, so you can leave your car safely while you pop to the shops.

Car Parks near B70 6LE

Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

B70 6LE
Events near B70 6LE

Events

From local gigs to heritage events, and car boot sales to shows at the local theatre, find out what's on around B70 6LE.

What's on near B70 6LE

Local Attractions

Attractions

Enjoy a great family day out at a local attraction near B70 6LE, including theme parks, castles, historic castles & more.

Attractions near B70 6LE

Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

Comfortable, quality bed & breakfast and hotel accommodation located within a 15 miles of the postcode area B70 6LE.

Hotels near B70 6LE

Tourist Information

Tourist Information

Locate the nearest car parks near B70 6LE, so you can leave your car safely while you pop to the shops.

Tourist Information B70 6LE

Local Amenities

B70 6LE
Banks near B70 6LE

Banks

Find the nearest bank or building society in B70 6LE. Map locations, email addresses & customer services phone numbers.

Banks near B70 6LE

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

Locations of the nearest cash withdrawal machines (ATMs) in the B70 6LE postcode area that dispense money.

Cach Machines near B70 6LE

Schools

Schools

The nearest schools in the B70 6LE area, including their latest Ofsted Results, pupil statistics and test results.

Schools near B70 6LE

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 B70 6LE

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 B70 6LE

Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

A handy list of emergency information in this area, including hospitals, doctors, chemists and emergency services near B70 6LE.

Emergencies in B70 6LE

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 B70 6LE

Libraries

Libraries

A useful list of lending libraries located in and around B70 6LE. May also lend CDs and DVDs, and other services available.

Libraries in B70 6LE

Your views ofB70 6LE

Chris H

Friday, March 8, 2024

We don't have any views of B706le right now. If you live in B706le or have visited it, please help us to help others by telling others what you think of this neighbourhood.


Add your view of B70 6LE

People need your local expertise. If you live in B70 6LE 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 B70 6LE 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 InformationB70 6LE

B706LE Postcode Breakdown

BAREA70DISTRICT6SECTORLEUNIT
Full PostcodeB70 6LE
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

B706LE Postal District

Compass Postal District

B70 6LE 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 6LE.

Nearest Towns & Cities
West Bromwich0.8 miles W
Smethwick1 miles SW
Sandwell1.1 miles SE
Oldbury1.6 miles W
Wednesbury3 miles NW
Quinton3.4 miles SW
Rowley Regis4 miles W
Rowley4 miles W
Tipton4.2 miles W
Birmingham4.2 miles SE
Witton4.2 miles E
Dudley4.3 miles W
Darlaston4.3 miles NW
Netherton4.6 miles W
Sleightholme4.7 miles SW
London106 miles E
Glasgow246 miles NW
Edinburgh242 miles N
Cardiff87 miles SW
Liverpool75 miles NW
Southampton114 miles S
Saint Ives116 miles S

Bespoke growth support now available to small businesses

Businesses across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent with ten or less employees can apply now for free expert growth guidance through a new support scheme.

Staffordshire County Council

Help look after our endangered adders as they come out of hibernation

Residents are being asked to take extra care when walking their dogs in Cannock Chase in the next few weeks, as vulnerable adders emerge from hibernation.

Staffordshire County Council

People urged to give the gift of independence this Mothers Day

This Mother's Day, Staffordshire County Council is urging people to explore a world of thoughtful and practical gift ideas, through its assistive technology campaign.

Staffordshire County Council

Boy, 3, died from brain injury and burns, court hears

Dwelaniyah Robinson's mother is alleged to have murdered him by violently shaking and scolding him.

BBC News

How Child Benefit tax change will impact you - use our calculator

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has forced a change of policy by the government

Stoke Sentinel

Work on a 1.25 million highways improvement scheme in Burton to start next month

A major highways improvements scheme on a busy Burton Road will start on Monday 4 March 2024.

Staffordshire County Council

1.6m investment aims to secure wraparound childcare for every Staffordshire primary school by 2026

Staffordshire County Council has been allocated over 1.6 million in government funding to increase the quantity and quality of childcare before and after school across the whole county.

Staffordshire County Council

'Loads of police' as three hurt and takeaway window smashed

Staffordshire Police are linking two incidents in Chell Heath and Smallthorne last night

Stoke Sentinel

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

52.51152
-1.983984