birmingham B65 Postcodes
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Birmingham (B65)
The B65 postcode area is located in the Birmingham postcode town region, within the county of West Midlands, and contains a total of 636 individual postcodes.
There are 9 electoral wards in the B65 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 Sandwell Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 11% of people in B65 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 B65 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
The B65 postcode is located in the Birmingham district in the UK. The postcode covers a large area in the West Midlands, including the suburbs of West Smethwick, New Oscott, Haddington, and Shepley. It has a population of about 17,800 with a diverse range of ethnic backgrounds. The area is known for its many local parks, including the Warley Woods, Sandwell Valley Country Park, and the Duddeston Mill Lakes. It also has good transport links, with the Midland Metro and several bus routes serving the area. The B65 postcode is home to many businesses and small companies who provide a range of services to the local community. These include insurance brokers, periodontology specialists, financial advisors, and a variety of creative services providers. The local education system in the B65 postcode is highly regarded, with a variety of different schools available including the George Dixon Academy, Phoenix West Smethwick Academy, Scott Arms Primary School, and Oscott E-Act Academy. In the leisure sector, B65 boasts cinemas, bowling alleys, pubs, and restaurants. For those wishing to enjoy the great outdoors, there are many nearby places of interest, including Sandwell Valley, Poet's Corner Nature Reserve, and The Level Playing Field Park. Finally, the B65 postcode has a strong cultural presence, with a range of local theatre, arts, and music venues, as well as festivals that take place throughout the year.
Demographics
UNEMPLOYMENT
- 86%WORKING
- 14%UNEMPLOYED
14% of people in B65 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.
ETHNICITY
- 84%WHITE
- 16%NON-WHITE
84% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.
West Midlands
B65 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 | B65 |
Postal Town | Birmingham |
MSOA Name | Sandwell 033 |
LSOA Name | Sandwell 033C |
County | West Midlands |
Region | West Midlands |
Country | England |
Local Authority | Sandwell |
Area Classification | Urban with Major Conurbation |
B65 Electoral Wards
The postal region of B65, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 11% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.