22POPULATION
1.8%UNEMPLOYED
69%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
30%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
B98 8SZLocal Map
Approximate address for B98 8SZ:
IntroductionB98 8SZ

Use the postcode street map opposite - and the information below - to discover useful information for the B98 8SZ postcode area in Birmingham.

We've got loads of statistics for B98 8SZ, including demographic data, local facilities, travel essentials, hotel accommodation, crime rates and much more.

B Postcode Wall Map
DemographicsB98 8SZ

What social class do the population of B98 8SZ belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is B98 8SZ 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 B98 8SZ from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 10%Children
  • 92%Adults

10% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 12% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 40.9%Male
  • 59.1%Female

From the last census, 40.9% of people in B988SZ male, and 59.1% female. Women outnumber men in Abbey.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 30%AB
  • 58%C2/C2
  • 11%DE

According to census records, 30% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 18%SINGLE
  • 69%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in B98 8SZ is 18%. Single and 'other' people is 83%.

ETHNICITY

  • 99%WHITE
  • 1%NON-WHITE

99% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 93.2%WORKING
  • 1.8%UNEMPLOYED

1.8% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

See all demographics for B98 8SZ

Discover B98 8SZ

People and Demographics

B98 8SZ
People and Demographics

Demographics

An in-depth look at the demographic data of the people who live in B98 8SZ, including ethnicity, religious beliefs, age breakdown and social grades.

B98 8SZ Demographics

Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

Police crime stats - see how safe it is around B98 8SZ, including burglaries, ASBOs, vehicle crime and violent crime. How does this area compare?

Crime stats in B98 8SZ

Constituency & Democracy Information

Constituency

Find out the voting intentions, poll results, your local MP, 2015 election results and voting turnout for your local constituency.

B98 8SZ Constituency

Local Issues & Problems

Local Issues

In conjunction with FixMyStreet, view problems around B98 8SZ reported by local residents, including flytipping, graffiti, faulty street lighting etc.

B98 8SZ Issues

Sunrise and Sunset Times

Sunrise/Sunset

Sunrise (dawn) and sunset (dusk) times for today as well as for the next month for the postcode area B988SZ. Wakey wakey, rise and shine!

Sunrise/sunset in B98 8SZ

Local Job Vacancies

Job Vacancies

Looking for job vacancies in the B98 8SZ area? Find out what positions are available in this area, as well as further afield in surrounding areas.

Job vacancies near B98 8SZ

Travel & Transport

B98 8SZ
Travel

Travel

Travelling to this postcode area? Find the nearest train station, railway, or nearest bus stop to B98 8SZ.

Travel around B98 8SZ

Traffic and Travel Reports

Traffic Reports

Don't let traffic become a pain in the bumper. The latest road traffic incidents & traffic jams around this postcode.

Traffic near B98 8SZ

Taxis and Minicabs

Taxi Firms

Book a taxi and leave the car at home. Here's a list of taxi and mini cab companies operating in the B98 8SZ area.

Taxis near B98 8SZ

Car Parks

Car Parks

Locate the nearest car parks near B98 8SZ, so you can leave your car safely while you pop to the shops.

Car Parks near B98 8SZ

Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

B98 8SZ
Events near B98 8SZ

Events

From local gigs to heritage events, and car boot sales to shows at the local theatre, find out what's on around B98 8SZ.

What's on near B98 8SZ

Local Attractions

Attractions

Enjoy a great family day out at a local attraction near B98 8SZ, including theme parks, castles, historic castles & more.

Attractions near B98 8SZ

Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

Comfortable, quality bed & breakfast and hotel accommodation located within a 15 miles of the postcode area B98 8SZ.

Hotels near B98 8SZ

Tourist Information

Tourist Information

Locate the nearest car parks near B98 8SZ, so you can leave your car safely while you pop to the shops.

Tourist Information B98 8SZ

Local Amenities

B98 8SZ
Banks near B98 8SZ

Banks

Find the nearest bank or building society in B98 8SZ. Map locations, email addresses & customer services phone numbers.

Banks near B98 8SZ

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

Locations of the nearest cash withdrawal machines (ATMs) in the B98 8SZ postcode area that dispense money.

Cach Machines near B98 8SZ

Schools

Schools

The nearest schools in the B98 8SZ area, including their latest Ofsted Results, pupil statistics and test results.

Schools near B98 8SZ

Shopping Centres

Shopping Centres

Shop until you drop at a retail park or shopping centre near here. There's nothing quite like a bit of retail therapy.

Shopping Centres B98 8SZ

Police Stations

Police Stations

Report a crime or make an enquiry at your local police station or constabulary in your area. Phone 101 in a non-emergency.

Police Stations in B98 8SZ

Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

A handy list of emergency information in this area, including hospitals, doctors, chemists and emergency services near B98 8SZ.

Emergencies in B98 8SZ

Post Offices

Post Offices

Whether you want to send a letter, make a Post Office transaction or pop a letter in the local postbox, we've got you covered.

Post Offices in B98 8SZ

Libraries

Libraries

A useful list of lending libraries located in and around B98 8SZ. May also lend CDs and DVDs, and other services available.

Libraries in B98 8SZ

Your views ofB98 8SZ

Chris H

Saturday, April 27, 2024

We don't have any views of B988sz right now. If you live in B988sz or have visited it, please help us to help others by telling others what you think of this neighbourhood.


Add your view of B98 8SZ

People need your local expertise. If you live in B98 8SZ or have first-hand knowledge of the neighbourhood, please consider sharing your views. It's completely anonymous - all we ask is for your initials.

Your initials
Email (never published)
Your review

Please tell us what you like about the B98 8SZ postcode area, what you don't like, and what it's like to live or work here.

Your opinions on...
LOCAL AMENITIES
FAMILY FRIENDLY
PARKING
GREEN SPACES
----
Compare Conveyancing Quotes

Essential InformationB98 8SZ

B988SZ Postcode Breakdown

BAREA98DISTRICT8SECTORSZUNIT
Full PostcodeB98 8SZ
Latitude/Longitude,
Postal TownBirmingham
Easting
Northing
Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
CountyWorcestershire
Region
CountryEngland
Local Authority
Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationUrban with City and Town

B988SZ Postal District

Compass Postal District

B98 8SZ 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 B98 8SZ.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Redditch1.7 miles SW
Alvechurch1.9 miles W
Tanworth3.3 miles E
Barnt Green3.7 miles NW
Tardebigge3.8 miles W
Studley3.9 miles SE
Ullenhall4.2 miles E
Cofton Hackett4.4 miles NW
Vigo4.6 miles W
Bentley4.6 miles SW
Hopwood4.6 miles NW
Astwood Bank5 miles S
Kings Norton5.6 miles N
Feckenham5.8 miles SW
Coughton6.2 miles S
London96 miles E
Glasgow259 miles NW
Edinburgh256 miles N
Cardiff79 miles SW
Liverpool88 miles NW
Southampton101 miles S
Saint Ives103 miles S

Patients died after errors by blood cancer service

Two patients died in 2023 after two earlier deaths and other drug errors by the NHS trust in 2021.

BBC News

West Midlands force has highest knife crime rate

West Mercia Police sees a slight rise in knife crime rates although crime overall is down, latest figures show.

BBC News

Three held on suspicion of murder of woman found dead

Two women and a man are arrested at a property in Worcestershire.

BBC News

The podcast about dogs made in the West Midlands

Meet Jo and Vicky, from Redditch and Solihull, whose latest venture has gone global!

BBC News

Olympian encourages children to take up running

Former Team GB Olympian Steve Cram tells pupils running is one of the "easiest things to do."

BBC News

Durham beat Worcs to earn first win of season

Durham earn their first County Championship victory of the season by defeating Worcestershire by 185 runs with a day to spare at Kidderminster.

BBC News

Judges reserve judgement on Lucy Letby appeal bid

Lucy Letby is seeking permission to appeal her convictions for murder and attempted murder.

BBC News

The Malvern cook supported by Jamie Oliver

Meet Suki Pantal, who moved to Worcestershire in 2014, and is releasing her debut book!

BBC News

From the Postcode Area blog

Deciphering Crime Rates - a Deep Dive Into UK Postcode Analysis

Deciphering Crime Rates - a Deep Dive Into UK Postcode Analysis

Ever wondered about the crime rate in your UK postcode? You're not alone. We've dug deep into the data, uncovering trends and patterns that'll make your head spin.

Read more

Death of the High Street?

Death of the High Street?

The BBC reports that despite councils' attempts to kurb them, the UK's high streets have seen a huge growth in fast food outlets. Could this mark the death knell for the Great British high street, and what can we do about it to halt its decline?

Read more

Discrimination by Postcode

Discrimination by Postcode

You really couldn't make it up, could you? Some of the country's most vulnerable people are missing out on their weekly £25 Cold Weather Payment, just because the system that's in operation is discriminating against them because payments are based on postcode, rather than geographic location.

Read more

The Redesign is Underway

The Redesign is Underway

Well, the current website was absolutely in dire need of a good redesign - from the ground up. So I set out to pull it all apart and get it up and running again to become the most comprehensive guide to every postcode in the UK. And it's been a long, tough job from start to finish - and quite possibly the biggest project I've ever undertaken.

Read more

52.32087
-1.910461