birmingham B63 Postcodes

Birmingham (B63)

The B63 postcode area is located in the Birmingham postcode town region, within the county of West Midlands, and contains a total of 1017 individual postcodes.

There are 11 electoral wards in the B63 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 Dudley Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 19% of people in B63 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 B63 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

The B63 postcode covers an extensive area in West Bromwich and the towns of Tipton, Great Bridge, Dudley Wood, Wednesbury, Ocker Hill, Hill Top, Woodsetton and Wren's Nest.

The area is characterised by its rich and diverse history. From ancient funeral monuments and traditional artisan crafts to the present-day industrial landscape, the people of West Bromwich have created a differing environment with each passing generation.

It is a small urban town that is surrounded by countryside and agricultural land, but still retains a strong countryside feel. To the north, the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal is visible, running from Wolverhampton to Selly Oak. The local economy is heavily dependent upon the industrial resources and manufacturing plants, principally in the steel-making and engineering sectors.

The area today has a robust retail sector, with a mix of independent outlets to complement the two major supermarkets, Asda and Tesco. The area is home to some excellent dining options such as Black Country Kitchen and BY ON! Coffeehouse, as well as a range of leisure facilities including parks, cinemas, bowling alleys, pubs and clubs.

Historically, West Bromwich has a long association with the world-renowned inventor and businessman Matthew Boulton, who lived and worked in Wednesbury. It is also the birthplace of the world's first Industrial Revolution, with the world's first commercial ironworks situated here in the 17th century.

There are a number of local schools in the B63 postcode area, including the high-achieving secondary establishments of Wednesbury Oak Park School and Queen Mary's Grammar School, as well as the popular primary school of Ocker Hill Infants.

Today, the B63 postcode boasts a strong sense of community, with a range of initiatives and activities on offer for both residents and visitors alike; these include local markets, festivals, crafting workshops, sports clubs and a host of cultural and recreational activities.

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