birmingham B24 Postcodes

Birmingham (B24)

The B24 postcode area is located in the Birmingham postcode town region, within the county of West Midlands, and contains a total of 755 individual postcodes.

There are 4 electoral wards in the B24 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, 16% of people in B24 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 B24 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

The B24 postcode is located in the small town of Erdington in the English county of Birmingham. It covers an area to the northwest of the city centre, stretching from the M6 motorway in the east to the junction of Washwood Heath and Witton roads in the west. It is predominantly residential in nature and consists of mostly terraced housing, with a few small apartment blocks. One of the most notable features of the area is Erdington Shopping Centre, a mid-sized shopping centre that serves the area and provides locals with a variety of retail and leisure amenities.

The area is served by a number of public transport links, with both Erdington railway station and Six Ways railway station serving the suburbs around B24. These stations offer direct rail connections to Birmingham City Centre, as well as to destinations further afield. Erdington bus station also provides regular transport to nearby areas, and to the centre of Birmingham.

Education in the B24 postcode area is provided by a number of local primary and secondary schools. These include Swanshurst School, an academy specialising in performing arts, Erdington Academy, and Parkview Academy. Harper College, a sixth form college, is also located in the area.

The B24 postcode is within walking distance to the popular Sutton Park, a 2,400-acre country park surrounding Sutton Coldfield. This park features lakes, meadows, woodlands, and galleried walkways, and is a popular destination for locals and visitors alike. Additionally, the nearby Erdington Abbey Park provides further recreational opportunities for those living in the area, including playing fields, a children's play area, and a outdoors theatrical performance space.

Those living in the B24 postcode have access to a number of local amenities, including supermarkets, convenience stores, restaurants, pubs, as well as health and leisure facilities. Additionally, the nearby town of Erdington has become increasingly popular over the past decade, as evidenced by its bustling high-street which is home to a range of independent restaurants.

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