Longbridge Ward

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  A ccording to the 2001 Population Census there were 30,964 people resident in Longbridge.
  
• The area is 8.2 square KM in size, with a population density of 3,789 people per square KM, this compares with 3,649 people per square KM for Birmingham.
  
• 24.6% of people were aged under 16, 57.7% were aged between 16 and 59, while 17.6% were aged over 60. The average age was 35.8, compared with 36 years for Birmingham.
  
• The minority ethnic population made up 6.8% (2,117) of the ward population, compared with 29.6% for Birmingham.
  
• 57.9% of households were owner occupied and 35% were rented from either the local authority, housing association or other registered social landlord. The remaining 7.1% of households rented privately or lived rent free.
  
• The Census found that 13,953 (65.4%) of the population aged 16 to 74 were working or seeking work, this compared with 60.4% for Birmingham.

There is further Census information available about Birmingham wards on our Key Statistics Pages and also on the National Statistics Neighbourhood Website.

National Statistics have produced a set of Theme Tables which bring together more detailed statistics about particular populations. Topics include housing, economic activity, cultural background, qualifications and health. Please note that topics vary between themes.

For the latest employment and unemployment information please visit the Birmingham Economy web pages. Source: Census 2001

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