76POPULATION
7.9%UNEMPLOYED
49%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
42%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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What social class do the population of B72 1BX belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is B72 1BX 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 1BX from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 16%Children
  • 83%Adults

16% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 12% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 51.3%Male
  • 48.7%Female

From the last census, 51.3% of people in B721BX male, and 48.7% female. Men outnumber women in Sutton Vesey.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 42%AB
  • 48%C2/C2
  • 10%DE

According to census records, 42% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 33%SINGLE
  • 49%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in B72 1BX is 33%. Single and 'other' people is 67%.

ETHNICITY

  • 89%WHITE
  • 11%NON-WHITE

89% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 85.7%WORKING
  • 7.9%UNEMPLOYED

7.9% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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B721BX Postcode Breakdown

BAREA72DISTRICT1SECTORBXUNIT
Full PostcodeB72 1BX
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

B721BX Postal District

Compass Postal District

B72 1BX 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 1BX.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Sutton Coldfield1.3 miles N
Tyburn2.3 miles S
Four Oaks2.4 miles N
Holly Lane2.5 miles W
Minworth2.7 miles E
Witton3.3 miles SW
Streetly3.4 miles NW
Castle Bromwich3.8 miles SE
Wishaw3.8 miles E
Middleton4.5 miles E
Stechford4.7 miles SE
Bordesley4.7 miles S
Weeford5 miles NE
Water Orton5.1 miles E
Aldridge5.2 miles NW
London103 miles SE
Glasgow246 miles NW
Edinburgh241 miles N
Cardiff94 miles SW
Liverpool77 miles NW
Southampton115 miles S
Saint Ives119 miles S

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Marvin Warmington, 47, was killed after an argument over the theft of a shared bicycle, say police.

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

Settlement for Muslim student compared to murderer

Waqas Rai took the company he had been on placement at to an employment tribunal.

BBC News

Road near county border shut after serious crash

Leicestershire Police is at the scene of a "major incident" and urged drivers to avoid the area.

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

Leamington's European champion

Danny Quartermaine wins IBF European Super Featherweight title

BBC News

Train firms work together to avoid Wembley chaos

Operators are working to avoid any overcrowding after the upcoming FA Cup semi-final.

BBC News

Warwickshire set to be without Ali for Pears opener

Hasan Ali is set to miss Warwickshire's first match of the County Championship season because of international commitments.

BBC News

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