23POPULATION
2.5%UNEMPLOYED
66%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
45%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsB72 1YW

What social class do the population of B72 1YW belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is B72 1YW 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 B72 1YW from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 17%Children
  • 83%Adults

17% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 8% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 34.8%Male
  • 65.2%Female

From the last census, 34.8% of people in B721YW male, and 65.2% female. Women outnumber men in Sutton New Hall.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 45%AB
  • 46%C2/C2
  • 9%DE

According to census records, 45% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 23%SINGLE
  • 66%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in B72 1YW is 23%. Single and 'other' people is 78%.

ETHNICITY

  • 86%WHITE
  • 17%NON-WHITE

86% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 90.9%WORKING
  • 2.5%UNEMPLOYED

2.5% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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Demographics

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

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Post Offices

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Libraries

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B721YW Postcode Breakdown

BAREA72DISTRICT1SECTORYWUNIT
Full PostcodeB72 1YW
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

B721YW Postal District

Compass Postal District

B72 1YW 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 B72 1YW.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Tyburn1.5 miles S
Sutton Coldfield2 miles N
Minworth2.2 miles E
Holly Lane2.9 miles W
Castle Bromwich3 miles SE
Witton3.1 miles W
Four Oaks3.2 miles N
Wishaw3.6 miles E
Stechford3.9 miles S
Bordesley4 miles SW
Streetly4.2 miles NW
Water Orton4.4 miles E
Middleton4.7 miles NE
Hay Mills4.9 miles S
Lea Marston4.9 miles E
London102 miles SE
Glasgow246 miles NW
Edinburgh242 miles N
Cardiff93 miles SW
Liverpool78 miles NW
Southampton115 miles S
Saint Ives118 miles S

The ghost stations surviving despite lack of use

A number of railway stations are kept open only because it would be more expensive to close them.

BBC News

Resignation of District Councillor Leamington Clarendon Ward

Katie Hunt has resigned from her role as a District Councillor representing the Warwick District Council Leamington Clarendon ward.

Warwick District Council

Natural displays of spring bulbs across Warwick District

A spectacle of snowdrops is bringing pleasure to visitors of St Nicholas Park in Warwick.

Warwick District Council

Protecting endangered birds at St Mary's Lands

Warwick District Council is set to continue its trial of measures this spring and summer to aid the recovery of endangered bird populations on St Mary's Lands in Warwick.

Warwick District Council

Refurbishment of the District's paddling pools

Warwick District Councillors have approved funding to upgrade the paddling pool in Victoria Park, Royal Leamington Spa.

Warwick District Council

Council sets budget for the long-term

At the Council meeting, held on Wednesday 21 February, Councillors approved a range of financial support measures.

Warwick District Council

Two men guilty of footballer Cody Fisher's nightclub murder

The 23-year-old was murdered on the dance floor in front of crowds of people on 26 December 2022.

BBC News

Castle Farm Leisure Centre hosts successful open day featuring special guest Colin Jackson

Hundreds of people from the local community came along to a free open day on Saturday 24 February to celebrate the official opening of Castle Farm Leisure Centre in Kenilworth.

Warwick District Council

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