27POPULATION
16.4%UNEMPLOYED
49%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
4%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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What social class do the population of B70 8HT belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is B70 8HT 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 8HT from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 25%Children
  • 75%Adults

25% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 8% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 63%Male
  • 37%Female

From the last census, 63% of people in B708HT male, and 37% female. Men outnumber women in Greets Green and Lyng.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 4%AB
  • 47%C2/C2
  • 49%DE

According to census records, 4% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 35%SINGLE
  • 49%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in B70 8HT is 35%. Single and 'other' people is 64%.

ETHNICITY

  • 40%WHITE
  • 58%NON-WHITE

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

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 72.7%WORKING
  • 16.4%UNEMPLOYED

16.4% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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Demographics

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Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Local Issues & Problems

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

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Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Banks near B70 8HT

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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Post Offices

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Libraries

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B708HT Postcode Breakdown

BAREA70DISTRICT8SECTORHTUNIT
Full PostcodeB70 8HT
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

B708HT Postal District

Compass Postal District

B70 8HT 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 8HT.

Nearest Towns & Cities
West Bromwich0.1 miles S
Smethwick1.2 miles S
Oldbury1.4 miles SW
Sandwell1.8 miles E
Wednesbury2.3 miles N
Tipton3.5 miles W
Quinton3.6 miles S
Darlaston3.7 miles NW
Rowley3.7 miles SW
Rowley Regis3.7 miles SW
Dudley3.7 miles W
Coseley4.2 miles NW
Netherton4.3 miles SW
Bilston4.4 miles NW
Sleightholme4.5 miles SW
London107 miles E
Glasgow245 miles NW
Edinburgh242 miles N
Cardiff87 miles SW
Liverpool75 miles NW
Southampton115 miles S
Saint Ives117 miles S

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The West Midlands' four police forces are assessed, with one inadequate in tackling organised crime.

BBC News

Trading Standards issues spring warning over rogue traders and cowboy builders

Staffordshire County Council's Trading Standards service has issued a warning to residents about the growing menace of rogue traders operating in the county.

Staffordshire County Council

Council told to sign off accounts so it doesn't look 'dodgy'

Stoke-on-Trent City Council has finally approved its 2019/20 accounts, but three more years remain outstanding

Stoke Sentinel

Office units and hot desking facilities available to support small businesses at Staffordshire enterprise centres

Start-up businesses, growing small companies and sole traders are being urged to find out more about office units, meeting room hire and hot desking at Staffordshire County Council's enterprise centre&hellip

Staffordshire County Council

Chocolatier inspired by the Staffordshire oatcake

Stafford chocolatier, Vic Williams, on her new creation - a chocolate and oatcake combo!

BBC News

Exhibition tells history of town's Polish soldiers

The exhibition tells the stories of Polish soldiers who arrived in Leek nearly 80 years ago.

BBC News

Live: Gas cylinder incident sparks warning of 'loud noises' and 'large flame'

Firefighters have been called to the incident

Stoke Sentinel

Fostering payments increased for Staffordshire carers

Allowances for foster carers in Staffordshire have risen, as the County Council looks for local people with skills and dedication to join the team.

Staffordshire County Council

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