16POPULATION
4.5%UNEMPLOYED
51%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
41%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsB74 2SW

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


AVERAGE AGES

  • 16%Children
  • 84%Adults

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

GENDER SPLIT

  • 43.8%Male
  • 56.3%Female

From the last census, 43.8% of people in B742SW male, and 56.3% female. Women outnumber men in Sutton Four Oaks.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 41%AB
  • 47%C2/C2
  • 12%DE

According to census records, 41% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 30%SINGLE
  • 51%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in B74 2SW is 30%. Single and 'other' people is 69%.

ETHNICITY

  • 83%WHITE
  • 17%NON-WHITE

83% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 89.5%WORKING
  • 4.5%UNEMPLOYED

4.5% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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People and Demographics

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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Events near B74 2SW

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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 B74 2SW

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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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Libraries

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B742SW Postcode Breakdown

BAREA74DISTRICT2SECTORSWUNIT
Full PostcodeB74 2SW
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

B742SW Postal District

Compass Postal District

B74 2SW 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 2SW.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Four Oaks0.3 miles N
Sutton Coldfield1.1 miles SE
Streetly2.1 miles W
Holly Lane2.8 miles SW
Weeford3.4 miles NE
Aldridge3.8 miles W
Shenstone3.8 miles N
Upper Stonnall3.8 miles NW
Minworth4.2 miles SE
Middleton4.3 miles E
Lower Stonnall4.3 miles NW
Tyburn4.3 miles S
Wishaw4.7 miles E
Witton4.7 miles SW
Brownhills5.6 miles NW
London105 miles SE
Glasgow244 miles NW
Edinburgh239 miles N
Cardiff95 miles SW
Liverpool75 miles NW
Southampton118 miles S
Saint Ives121 miles S

Poll Letters issued for Elections in Warwick District

Poll letters notifying residents of Elections taking place in Warwick District on Thursday 2 May 2024 have been sent out in the past couple of weeks.

Warwick District Council

No Mow May 2024 - it's a growing trend!

Warwick District Council is committed to No Mow May and having had the time to reflect on and resolve the issues encountered last year, is bringing it back again this year.

Warwick District Council

Spark: Ignite 2024

The creatives of Warwick District returned to the Royal Spa Centre for Spark: Ignite 2024 with a packed programme of presentations, workshops, and demonstrations throughout the day.

Warwick District Council

Birmingham Airport flights disrupted by incident

West Midlands Police says the airport has now reopened as there is no wider risk to the public.

BBC News

Neil Kulkarni: Family issues thanks for cash

A fundraiser was set up to pay for a private taxi to take an autistic daughter to college.

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14-year-old Leamington boxing champion

Jaya from Leamington is already a national boxing champion at just 14 years old.

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Saints keep automatic hopes alive with Coventry win

Southampton end a three-game winless run by beating play-off chasing Coventry with two first-half goals.

BBC News

Man reunited with woman who saved his life

Peter Corr is supporting a campaign to have defibrillators registered.

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