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| Map of Washwood Heath Council Ward |
| Demographics: Washwood Heath Council Ward |
| Housing: Washwood Heath Council Ward |
| Economy: Washwood Heath Council Ward |
| Green Spaces: Washwood Heath Council Ward |
| Green Map: Washwood Heath Council Ward |
| Politics: Washwood Heath Council Ward |
| Washwood Heath Council Ward |
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The Washwood Heath council ward is in east Birmingham, roughly
two miles from the city centre. It is flanked by the
Nechells ward, the
Bordesley Green
ward, the Hodge Hill
ward and the
Stechford & Yardley North ward. The Washwood Heath ward contains the areas of Saltley, Ward End, Washwood Heath, and part of Alum Rock. |
| Map of Washwood Heath Ward |
| Demographics: Washwood Heath Ward |
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There are approximately 26,000 people resident in the Washwood Heath Ward. The population density is roughly 66 persons per hectare compared to an average of 36.5 for Birmingham as a whole. The average age is 37 compared to 36 for the city as a whole. Approximately 63% of the population is of Asian origin with roughly 56% from Pakistan, 5% from Bangladesh and 2% from India. The white British population accounts for around 21% of residents. Around 5% of the population is black, including 4% of Afro-Caribbean descent. 7.5% of residents are white non-British (including Irish), 2.5% are of mixed background, and 1% are of Chinese origin or belong to some other ethnic group. These estimates may differ from official census data which is now several years out of date and which was collated in respect of different ward boundaries. |
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| Housing: Washwood Heath Ward |
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The housing in Saltley and Washwood Heath on the western side of
the ward mainly consists of small terraced homes of pre-1919
build whilst Ward End, on the eastern side, is characterised by
interwar terraces, semi-detached pairs and high-density post-war
social housing, including tower blocks at Overpool. The rate of owner occupation is 55%. Roughly 10% of homes are rented from private landlords and 32% from the local authority or housing associations. |
| Economy: Washwood Heath Ward |
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The workless rate (economically inactive of working age) in the
Washwood Heath ward is roughly 33% compared to an average of
20.2% for Birmingham as a whole. 94% of the ward is amongst the 5% most deprived areas in England; 99% is amongst the 10% most deprived areas in England; and 100% is amongst the 20% most deprived areas in England (how is deprivation measured?). The major employers are: Ripplegen (HQ retail chain = 300), Lomond Hills Water (distribution of water coolers = 250), TNT (logistics = 250), Saint Cuthberts RC School (200); and Middleton Maintenance (property maintenance = 200), Washwood Heath Technology College (200), DSM Demolition (120), Saltley Health Centre (90), Nansen Primary School (90), Knight Strip Metals (metal processing = 90). These figures are estimates only. |
| Green Spaces: Washwood Heath |
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Open spaces in the Washwood Heath ward include: Adderley Park, Ward End Park, Cotterills Lane Recreation Ground, Hancock Road Play Area, Star Park Play Area, St Jospehs Play Area; and Adderley Road Multi-Games Area, Exton Way Public Open Space, Couchman Road Public Open Space, Burney Lane Allotments and Lime Tree Road Allotments. |
| Green Map: Washwood Heath Ward |
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Green = green spaces; Brown = industrial/trading estates; Purple = Commercial/retail areas |
| Politics: Washwood Heath Ward |
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Washwood Heath is one of forty wards in Birmingham that each elect
three councillors. It is currently represented by
Mohammed Idrees (Labour),
Ansar Ali Khan (Labour) and
Tariq Ayoub Khan
(Liberal Democrat). The Washwood Heath ward forms part of the Hodge Hill constituency. |
| Councillor Mohammed Idrees |
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Mohammed Idrees (Labour) has represented the Washwood Heath ward
since May 2002; his current mandate will expire in 2014. He sits on the Washwood Heath Ward Committee and the Hodge Hill Constituency Committee. |
| c/o Council House B1 1BB - 0121 303 2039 |
| Councillor Ansar Ali Khan |
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Ansar Ali Khan (Labour) has represented the Washwood Heath ward
since May 2002; his current mandate will expire in 2015. He sits on the Washwood Heath Ward committee, the Hodge Hill Constituency Committee, and the Public Protection Committee. |
| c/o Council House B1 1BB - 0121 303 2039 |
| Election Results 5th May 2011 |
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Ansar Ali Khan (Labour) 8268, Lorraine Jones (Liberal Democrat)
423, Douglas Pullen (Conservative) 259, John Bentley (Green)
204, Maurice Eden (UKIP) 131. Labour Hold with a majority of 7845 and 88.43% of votes cast; 20,113 voters were registered; the turnout was 46.48%. |
| Councillor Tariq Ayoub Khan |
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Tariq Ayoub Khan (Liberal Democrat) has represented the Washwood
Heath ward from 1994-2002 and from May 2003 to date; his current
mandate will expire in 2012. He sits on the Washwood Heath Ward Committee and the Hodge Hill Constituency Committee. |
| c/o Council House B1 1BB - 0121 675 0296 |
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