14POPULATION
2.2%UNEMPLOYED
57%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
28%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsB74 2JQ

What social class do the population of B74 2JQ belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is B74 2JQ 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 B74 2JQ from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 19%Children
  • 80%Adults

19% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 10% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 57.1%Male
  • 42.9%Female

From the last census, 57.1% of people in B742JQ male, and 42.9% female. Men outnumber women in Streetly.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 28%AB
  • 61%C2/C2
  • 11%DE

According to census records, 28% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 27%SINGLE
  • 57%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in B74 2JQ is 27%. Single and 'other' people is 73%.

ETHNICITY

  • 86%WHITE
  • 14%NON-WHITE

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

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 92.1%WORKING
  • 2.2%UNEMPLOYED

2.2% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

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Libraries

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B742JQ Postcode Breakdown

BAREA74DISTRICT2SECTORJQUNIT
Full PostcodeB74 2JQ
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

B742JQ Postal District

Compass Postal District

B74 2JQ 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 B74 2JQ.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Streetly0.8 miles
Holly Lane1.5 miles S
Four Oaks2.3 miles E
Aldridge2.4 miles NW
Sutton Coldfield2.8 miles E
Upper Stonnall3.2 miles N
Witton3.8 miles S
Lower Stonnall4.3 miles
Tyburn4.7 miles SE
Shenstone4.8 miles NE
Brownhills4.8 miles NW
Weeford5.2 miles E
Walsall5.3 miles W
Minworth5.5 miles E
London106 miles SE
Glasgow243 miles NW
Edinburgh239 miles N
Cardiff93 miles SW
Liverpool74 miles NW
Southampton117 miles S
Saint Ives120 miles S

Funding boost for Edgbaston redevelopment

A new hotel could be built and a spectator stand redeveloped under proposals for the cricket ground.

BBC News

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

Man and hunting group charged after fox death

Warwickshire Hunt Ltd and Benjamin Halsall are charged with hunting a wild mammal with dogs.

BBC News

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

England sewage spills more than double in 2023

Environment Agency data shows sewage spilled into England's waterways for over 3.6 million hours last year.

BBC News

Abbey Fields Swimming Pools redevelopment restarts

The redevelopment of the swimming pools at Abbey Fields in Kenilworth restarted today (Monday 18 March).

Warwick District Council

Canal basin to be illuminated for one-off show

The site will be transformed with lighting and projections plus a performance on the canal

BBC News

New play area for Bishop's Tachbrook

Just in time for Spring, children and families can now enjoy an exciting new play area at Anchitel Green in Bishop's Tachbrook.

Warwick District Council

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