24,316TOTAL POPULATION
10,046HOUSEHOLDS
4.0%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£34,840AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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B61 POSTCODE REGION

Birmingham (B61)

The B61 postcode area is located in the Birmingham postcode town region, within the county of Worcestershire, and contains a total of 839 individual postcodes.

There are 45 electoral wards in the B61 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, 25% of people in B61 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 B61 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


The B61 postcode covers the area of Barnt Green, to the south west of Birmingham. It is situated in the distinctively rural area of North Worcestershire, surrounded by countryside and wildlife.

The main shopping area is Barnt Green itself, which also hosts a small number of pubs and restaurants. And while there are larger shopping areas close by, such as Bromsgrove, Barnt Green has maintained its local charm and sense of community.

Around Barnt Green there is a variety of housing, with a mix of older properties and housing developments from the 19th and 20th centuries. The area is well-known for their leafy gardens which extend to the local nature reserve.

The postcode has easy access to major roads in the region, including both the M5 and M42 motorways, making it a convenient location.
Alvechurch railway station is nearby, providing direct connections to nearby cities and towns.

The area has a good selection of schools that meet the educational needs of local families. Among these is the Barnt Green Primary School, which offers a high-quality education in a family-oriented learning environment.

Sports and recreation facilities abound in the B61 postcode. Barnt Green Sports Club provides plenty of sporting activities, including a range of team sports and a dedicated squash court.

For those wanting to explore the area, Lickey Hills Country Park offers stunning views across the area. For nature enthusiasts, the nearby Waseley Hills can provide the perfect backdrop to a day's exploration, with a variety of log trails to discover.

Culture and local events are also not in short supply. Community groups, such as the Barnt Green and Lickey Hills Community Association meet regularly, offering both a social and charitable service to the local community. Annual events, such as the Heritage Day, bring the local community together each year.

All in all, the B61 postcode is an area of great choice and variety, offering all of the natural beauty and resources one would expect from a rural area, whilst also being easily-accessible from other cities.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 90%WORKING
  • 10%UNEMPLOYED

10% of people in B61 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 25%AB
  • 54%C2/C2
  • 21%DE

According to census records, 25% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 94%WHITE
  • 6%NON-WHITE

94% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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B61Worcestershire

Worcestershire

The county of Worcestershire

B61 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 CodeB61
Postal TownBirmingham
MSOA NameBromsgrove 013
LSOA NameBromsgrove 013A
CountyWorcestershire
RegionWorcestershire
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityBromsgrove
Area ClassificationUrban with City and Town

B61 Electoral Wards

The postal region of B61, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Alfred's Well
Aston Fields
Belbroughton
Bell End
Bellevue
Bell Heath
Bournes Green
Bournheath
Bromsgrove
Broom Hill
Catshill
Chapman's Hill
Charford
Cooksey Corner
Cooksey Green
Dodford
Dordale
Drayton
Elmbridge
Fairfield
Hall Flat
Hartle
Lickey End
Lydiate Ash
Madeley Heath
Marlbrook
Park Gate
Perryfields
Salwarpe
Sidemoor
Slideslow
Staple Hill
St Godwalds
Stoke Heath
Stoke Pound
Stoke Prior
Stoney Hill
Tanwood
The Gutter
Timberhonger
Upper Catshill
Upper Gambolds
Upton Warren
Wildmoor
Woodcote Green
Worms Ash
Browse Postcodes in B61

Dig even deeper into the B61 postcode by clicking on a postcode below:

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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Group of 250 volunteers take over theatre

Bromsgrove Community Arts runs the Artrix, which closed in 2020.

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Solar panels to be installed at city swimming pool

Worcester City Council has been given funding worth almost 200,000 to pay for the project.

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Worcester's Richards wins British title

Current and former world champions Freya Colbert and Matt Richards secure their places at the Paris Olympics by winning British titles in London.

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Mum pays tribute to son after sudden death

Clare Gibbon describes her late son as a "warrior" and a "fighter" after he passed away aged 18.

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Man, 90, charged with death by dangerous driving

A woman in her 80s died after a group of pedestrians were hit by a car in Church Street, Malvern.

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Cathedral's clock tower to reopen after four years

Worcester Cathedral's clock tower has been closed due to the pandemic and maintenance work.

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At home with Miles from The Traitors

Meet Miles, who lives in Worcestershire with his husband Pip.

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Kidderminster Harriers 0-2 FC Halifax Town

Birthday boy Max Wright celebrates in style as he fires Halifax into the National League play-off places with both goals in a 2-0 victory at struggling Kidderminster.

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