birmingham B19 Postcodes
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Birmingham (B19)
The B19 postcode area is located in the Birmingham postcode town region, within the county of West Midlands, and contains a total of 678 individual postcodes.
There are 3 electoral wards in the B19 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, 11% of people in B19 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 B19 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
The B19 postcode is an area in the Birmingham district of the UK. It covers the area of Winson Green, Ladywood, and parts of Handsworth and Smethwick. Winson Green is a thriving and vibrant area and Ladywood a historic and diverse suburb of Birmingham.
Winson Green consists of mostly Victorian terraced housing, many of which have been refurbished and extensively renovated. Most of the houses in the area are still family owned, some going back generations. There is a pub, The Prince of Wales, a few shops, two primary schools, a library, parks, and the Winson Green Youth and Community Centre.
Ladywood is less well known than Winson Green, and is known for its traditional butchers, florists, and fabric stores. The area consists mostly of Victorian-era housing, many of which have been converted into flats and apartments. There are two churches, St Stephen's Church and Southside Family Centre, a library, schools, and the Handsworth Leisure Centre.
Handsworth is also covered by the B19 postcode and is widely known for its rich cultural history. It is one of the most diverse areas of Birmingham, with a large Afro-Caribbean community as well as people from all other ethnic backgrounds. It was once a centre for the music industry, popular with leading performers of the 1980s. It is home to many independent businesses, local restaurants, and shops.
Smethwick also falls within the B19 postcode and is known for its historical industrial roots. It was a centre of metalworks and other industrial activities in the 19th century. Today, Smethwick is an important part of Birmingham's Urban Community, with many commercial outlets, businesses, schools, parks, and its own shopping centre.
Demographics
West Midlands
B19 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 | B19 |
| Postal Town | Birmingham |
| MSOA Name | Birmingham 049 |
| LSOA Name | Birmingham 049F |
| County | West Midlands |
| Region | West Midlands |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Area Classification | Urban with Major Conurbation |
B19 Electoral Wards
The postal region of B19, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Chris H
Saturday, April 6, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 11% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.