birmingham B16 Postcodes
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Birmingham (B16)
The B16 postcode area is located in the Birmingham postcode town region, within the county of West Midlands, and contains a total of 1093 individual postcodes.
There are 1 electoral wards in the B16 postcode area, including Alcester, Birmingham, Bromsgrove, Cradley Heath, Halesowen, Henley-In-Arden, Oldbury, Redditch, Rowley Regis, Smethwick, Solihull, Studley, Sutton Coldfield, Tamworth, West Bromwich which come under the local authority of the Birmingham Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 27% of people in B16 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.
This does not mean that the people of B16 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
The B16 postcode is an area located in the Birmingham district of England. It covers parts of the Edgbaston and Harborne neighbourhoods. It is north of the city centre and has boundaries at Ladywood Hill and Russell Road to the east; the Hagley Road to the north; Pershore Road to the west; and St Vincent's Road and Warstone Lane to the south.
The B16 postcode is home to a range of popular attractions including the Edgbaston Cricket Ground, the famous Edgbaston Stadium and the Edgbaston Reservoir. It is also home to Villa Park, the home ground of Aston Villa Football Club, and offers easy access to a number of major attractions in the city, from the Bullring Shopping Centre to the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery.
The area is well-served by public transport and the major roads of A456, A457 and A441 meet in the centre of the postcode. National Express West Midlands bus services operate in the area, serving destinations such as Birmingham city centre, Wolverhampton, Walsall and Cannock. In the past, a limited-stop service operated between the Edgbaston area and Birmingham International Airport.
In terms of educational amenities, there are a number of primary, secondary schools and universities within the B16 postcode, including the University of Birmingham, Queen Elizabeth Medical Centre and Birmingham City University. Other places of interest in the area include the Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, St Philip's Cathedral and St Anne's Church.
In addition, the B16 postcode is home to an array of shops, restaurants, cafes and bars. Examples of these include Edgbaston Shopping Centre, Edgbaston Public Library, the Electric Cinema, The Prince of Wales pub, Symphony Hall, The Lapworth Museum of Geology and the Birmingham Hippodrome.
There is a strong and vibrant music scene in the B16 postcode, with a range of live venues including Arena Birmingham, The Oobleck, The Psychadeli and The Institute hosting a selection of events and concerts. With its close proximity to the city centre, the area also boasts a wide variety of leisure activities such as bowling, ice skating and golf courses.
Demographics
West Midlands
B16 is located in the county of West Midlands, in England.
West Midlands has a total population of 2,864,900, making it the 2nd largest county in the UK.
West Midlands has a total area of 348 square miles, and a population density of 3177 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.
| Outward Code | B16 |
| Postal Town | Birmingham |
| MSOA Name | Birmingham 060 |
| LSOA Name | Birmingham 060C |
| County | West Midlands |
| Region | West Midlands |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Area Classification | Urban with Major Conurbation |
B16 Electoral Wards
The postal region of B16, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Thursday, August 22, 2019
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 27% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.