birmingham B23 Postcodes
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Birmingham (B23)
The B23 postcode area is located in the Birmingham postcode town region, within the county of West Midlands, and contains a total of 1188 individual postcodes.
There are 8 electoral wards in the B23 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, 15% of people in B23 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 B23 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
The B23 postcode is a postcode district located within the Birmingham district in the UK. It covers an area to the east and north-east of Birmingham, including the suburbs of Castle Vale, Erdington, Tyburn, and Wylde Green. It includes the outer parts of the Birmingham City Council ward of Kingstanding and the majority of Castle Vale.
The B23 district is characterised by a mix of residential areas and business parks that are home to a large variety of shops and businesses. The population of the area is approximately 55,000, with a median age of approximately 34 years. According to the 2011 Census, it has a higher level of unemployment than the national average of 6%.
The area features several football clubs including Kingstanding Eagles FC, Sutton Coldfield Town and Erdington & Saltley FC. It is also home to the Birmingham Wheels Karting Centre and the Mill Park Leisure Centre.
The area also features several leisure pursuits such as Castle Vale Golf Course, Great Stone Leisure Centre, and Kingstanding Community Centre. The National Trust's Sutton Park is located to the east and includes beautiful woodland, streams and meadows.
Education is provided by several primary and secondary schools, including English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, College Fields Primary School and Boldmere Junior School. Longwill School for the Deaf is also located in the area.
The area has good transport links, with the nearest train stations to the B23 postcode being Witton (0.6 miles/1.0 kilometre), Gravelly Hill (0.8 miles/1.3 kilometres) and Erdington (1.5 miles/2.5 kilometres). It is well connected to the rest of Birmingham by the A456 (Tyburn Road), and to the Midlands motorway network by the M6, the M6 Toll, and the M42. The Birmingham Airport is 20 miles/32 kilometres away.
Demographics
West Midlands
B23 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 | B23 |
| Postal Town | Birmingham |
| MSOA Name | Birmingham 023 |
| LSOA Name | Birmingham 023D |
| County | West Midlands |
| Region | West Midlands |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Area Classification | Urban with Major Conurbation |
B23 Electoral Wards
The postal region of B23, 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, 15% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.