30,273TOTAL POPULATION
12,810HOUSEHOLDS
6.6%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£46,280AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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B45 POSTCODE REGION

Birmingham (B45)

The B45 postcode area is located in the Birmingham postcode town region, within the county of Worcestershire, and contains a total of 891 individual postcodes.

There are 18 electoral wards in the B45 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 Bromsgrove Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 23% of people in B45 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 B45 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


B45 is a postcode district in the Birmingham area of the West Midlands in the United Kingdom. It is divided into six post towns, including Bromsgrove, Cofton Hackett, Northfield, Rubery, Longbridge, and West Heath.

B45 covers the majority of Birmingham's north-west suburbs, such as Longbridge, Northfield, and Rubery. Longbridge is a vibrant urban area, offering diverse housing options, leisure activities and shopping opportunities for residents. Northfield is the largest district in the B45 postcode. It is also known for its historic buildings, such as the St Mark's Church of England and four cottages dating back to the 16th century. Northfield also has a strong local music scene, with venues such as the New Inn and the Roadhouse. Rubery is a residential area which serves as the gateway to the Lickeys. It has a range of popular sports facilities, such as the Kings Norton Football Club, Lichfield Stadium and the Anchor Inn. The area is also home to a range of independent shops.

Bromsgrove is the largest post town in B45 and includes the towns of Catshill, Aston Fields, Stoke Prior, Birchfield, Tardebigge, Hill Top and Charford. It is known for its three local churches, located in Aston Fields, Pound Hill and Stoke Heath. Bromsgrove also has a range of leisure attractions, including the historic National Trust home of Arley Hall and the picturesque Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings.

The B45 postcode district also includes Cofton Hackett, situated on the edge of Birmingham. It features a range of natural attractions, such as the Lickeys, Cofton Hackett Common, and the River Arrow, as well as being home to the Cofton Hackett Country Park. West Heath is the smallest post town in B45 and is located close to the M42 junction 3. It is home to the oldest and most popular pub in North Birmingham, the Old Crown.

TheB45 postcode district is an increasingly popular area of Birmingham, offering a range of leisure and housing options for its residents. It is home to a mix of ancient and modern attractions, and provides access to some of the city's most beautiful countryside.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 87%WORKING
  • 13%UNEMPLOYED

13% of people in B45 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 23%AB
  • 53%C2/C2
  • 25%DE

According to census records, 23% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 90%WHITE
  • 10%NON-WHITE

90% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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B45Worcestershire

Worcestershire

The county of Worcestershire

B45 is located in the county of Worcestershire, in England.

Worcestershire has a total population of 583,100, making it the 38th largest county in the UK.

Worcestershire has a total area of 670 square miles, and a population density of 334 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Worcestershire Postal Town Map
Outward CodeB45
Postal TownBirmingham
MSOA NameBromsgrove 002
LSOA NameBromsgrove 002D
CountyWorcestershire
RegionWorcestershire
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityBromsgrove
Area ClassificationUrban with City and Town

B45 Electoral Wards

The postal region of B45, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Bellevue
Cofton Common
Cofton Hackett
Eachway
Frankley
Frankley Green
Frankley Hill
Hopwood
Kendal End
Lickey
Longbridge
Lydiate Ash
Marlbrook
New Frankley
Northfield
Rednal
Rubery
Turves Green
West Heath
Browse Postcodes in B45

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Click on an outward postal code below for more information about the area. Each 'outward' postcode give you a comprehensive list of all postcodes within the outward code area (B) and estimated address.

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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