The Weoley ward contains the areas of Weoley, Allens Cross and parts of Shenley, Northfield and Selly Oak.

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There are approximately 25,000 people resident in the Weoley ward.

The population density is roughly 47 persons per hectare compared to an average of 36.5 for Birmingham as a whole. The average age is 32 compared to 36 for the city as a whole.

The white British population accounts for around 83% of residents.

Approximately 2.5% of the population is of Asian origin with roughly 1.5% from India and 0.5% from Pakistan.

Around 3% of the population is black, including 2% of Afro-Caribbean descent.

7% of residents are white non-British (including Irish), 3% are of mixed background, and 1.5% 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These estimates may differ from official census data which is now several years out of date and which was collated in respect of different ward boundaries.

The density is generally low; many houses have comparatively large front and rear gardens; however, there are some high-density flats and maisonettes, including four tower blocks at Shenley Fields.

The rate of owner occupation is around 54%. Roughly 5% of homes are rented from private landlords and 37% from the local authority or housing associations.

0% of the ward is amongst the 5% most deprived areas in England; 51% is amongst the 10% most deprived areas in England; and 79% is amongst the 20% most deprived areas in England (how is deprivation measured?).

The major employers are Bournville College (490), Sainsbury (300), Victoria School (160), Oasis Trust (100), Birmingham Mencap (80), Somerfield Stores (70), Selly Oak Job Centre (70), Royal Mail (60), Iceland Stores (60).

These figures are estimates only.

Manor Farm Park, Alwold Recreation Ground, Barcheston Recreation Ground, Jervoise Recreation Ground, Trescott Road Recreation Ground, Allens Cross Recreation Ground, Shenley Fields Road Recreation & Sports Ground; and

Merritts Brook Recreation Field, Meadowbrook Public Open Space, Griffins Close Green Space, Valley Parkway Green Space, Green Meadow Public Open Space, Oak Meadows Public Open Space, Walmsley Way Public Open Space, Lower Tinkers Farm Allotments, Lodge Hill Cemetery and Weoley Castle Square.

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 Green = green spaces; Brown = industrial/trading estates; Purple = Commercial/retail areas

The Weoley council ward is part of the Northfield constituency.

He sits on the Weoley Ward Committee, the Northfield Constituency Committee and the Planning Committee.

Conservative Hold with a majority of 12 and 41.66% of votes cast. 17,665 voters were registered; the turnout was 35.33%.

He sits on the Weoley Ward Committee, the Northfield Constituency Committee and the Housing and Urban Renewal Committee.

He is Chairman of the Planning Committee and sits on the Weoley Ward Committee and the Northfield Constituency Committee.