34,483TOTAL POPULATION
13,699HOUSEHOLDS
13.0%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£28,600AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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B33 POSTCODE REGION

Birmingham (B33)

The B33 postcode area is located in the Birmingham postcode town region, within the county of West Midlands, and contains a total of 895 individual postcodes.

There are 9 electoral wards in the B33 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, 8% of people in B33 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 B33 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


The B33 postcode is in the Birmingham district of the West Midlands in England and is part of the B postcode area that covers the greater Birmingham area. It is located around the Erdington and Shard End areas of the city and includes the suburbs of Shard End, Kitts Green, Birches Green, Tyburn and Kingshurst.

The B33 postcode has good access to all the main motorways in the Midlands, including the M6, the M42 and the M6 toll, as well as having direct access to Birmingham International Airport. The area has good transport links to the city centre via bus routes, as well as being served by a number of local train stations.

The B33 postcode has a mix of residential and commercial property. There are a few industrial estates in and around Shard End, while Birches Green, Tyburn and Kitts Green are mainly residential areas. The area has a wide range of housing options, from modern terraces to more traditional semi-detached houses, as well as a number of flats and apartments.

There is a range of local amenities, including shops, pubs, restaurants, medical centres, banks and post offices. The area is known for its green spaces and parks, with Tyburn and Birches Green Parks being popular spots for locals and visitors alike.

Education in the area is served by an assortment of primary and secondary schools and colleges, which offer a range of courses to suit all needs. The area also has a number of nurseries and playschemes.

The B33 postcode is a vibrant area that benefits from its great transport links, good range of amenities, and its easy access to the city centre. The area is a popular residential spot, as well as offering plenty of business and leisure facilities for locals and visitors alike.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 79%WORKING
  • 21%UNEMPLOYED

21% of people in B33 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 8%AB
  • 49%C2/C2
  • 43%DE

According to census records, 8% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 68%WHITE
  • 32%NON-WHITE

68% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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B33West Midlands

West Midlands

The county of West Midlands

B33 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.

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Outward CodeB33
Postal TownBirmingham
MSOA NameBirmingham 057
LSOA NameBirmingham 057B
CountyWest Midlands
RegionWest Midlands
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityBirmingham
Area ClassificationUrban with Major Conurbation

B33 Electoral Wards

The postal region of B33, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Buckland End
Castle Bromwich
Colehall
Hodgehill
Kingshurst
Kitt's Green
Lea Hall
Shard End
Stechford
Tile Cross
Browse Postcodes in B33

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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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