birmingham B29 Postcodes
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Birmingham (B29)
The B29 postcode area is located in the Birmingham postcode town region, within the county of West Midlands, and contains a total of 1030 individual postcodes.
There are 10 electoral wards in the B29 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, 22% of people in B29 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 B29 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
The B29 postcode district is a postcode area covering the south-western part of Birmingham and parts of some of the city's surrounding towns. The B29 postcode district includes Selly Oak, Bournville, Kings Heath, Weoley Hill, Northfield, Stirchley, Cotteridge and parts of Edgbaston, Redditch and Bromsgrove.
Situated on the southside of Birmingham, the area is well connected to the city centre being only 8km away and is served by the A441 and A38 roads. The postcode district has direct access to the city's motorway network via the M5, M42 and M6. Many local bus services are running through the area, making it easy for residents to access the centre of Birmingham and the surrounding towns.
Schools within the area include King Edward VI College, St Mary's Catholic Primary School, King Edward VI Handsworth School, St Elizabeth's Primary School, South Birmingham College and Haybridge High & Sixth Form. There are also several shopping centres and small retail outlets, as well as three parks: Birmingham Quattro Park, Eastcote Millennium Green and Weoley Hill Local Nature Reserve.
The B29 postcode area is one of the most affluent districts in Birmingham, with house prices largely above average for the region. And although predominantly residential, the B29 has a number of places to eat and drink, including the independent Pizza Express in Selly Oak, the popular Handmade Burger Co. and The Clock Tower Pub. There is also a cinema complex, Strouds Lane Sports Centre and a bowling alley.
Demographics
West Midlands
B29 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 | B29 |
| Postal Town | Birmingham |
| MSOA Name | Birmingham 099 |
| LSOA Name | Birmingham 099C |
| County | West Midlands |
| Region | West Midlands |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Area Classification | Urban with Major Conurbation |
B29 Electoral Wards
The postal region of B29, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Chris H
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 22% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.