birmingham B69 Postcodes
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Birmingham (B69)
The B69 postcode area is located in the Birmingham postcode town region, within the county of West Midlands, and contains a total of 1057 individual postcodes.
There are 21 electoral wards in the B69 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, 10% of people in B69 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 B69 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
The B69 postcode area is located in the Birmingham district of the West Midlands, UK. It encompasses the suburban areas of Tividale, Oldbury and Rowley Regis, including the neighbourhoods of Warley Woods and Britannia Estate and the much smaller areas of Blackheath, Langley and Quinton.
Tividale is the largest of the three, covering the majority of the area, which is primarily residential. Oldbury is mainly residential with a few industrial zones and a few small shops and businesses. Rowley Regis is mainly residential, but with some industrial areas and its own high street.
The B69 postcode area is well connected by road, rail and public transport. The area is easily accessed from the M5 Motorway, A4540 Ring Road and the Birmingham City Centre. It is also accessible to rail services from Birmingham New Street and Snow Hill Stations, which provide regular and convenient access to all parts of the city. The Black Country Spine Road, a major tourist route, runs through Oldbury from its junction with the M5.
The area also has a wealth of amenities for locals and visitors alike, including outdoor recreational areas such as Warley Woods and Rowley Park, and retail and business services at Oldbury High Street and Dudley Street in Tividale. There are also a number of pubs, restaurants and take-aways located in the B69 area.
Education provision is provided by numerous primary and secondary schools as well as the University of Birmingham Tividale Campus.
The B69 area also provides a range of healthcare facilities including doctors' surgeries at Tividale and Oldbury, and Rowley Regis Health Centre. The internationally renowned Queen Elizabeth Hospital is also nearby.
The B69 area is served by several bus services, both service buses and express buses. These services are operated by National Express West Midlands, who provide direct routes to Birmingham City Centre and Dudley.
The area is serviced by Sandwell and Dudley Councils, who are responsible for local authority services such as bin collections, housing, planning and more. Sandwell is the lead council, and is located in Tipton.
TheB69 postcode area is a conveniently located residential and business area of the West Midlands, with excellent access routes, retail and leisure facilities, educational establishments, and quality healthcare services for a relaxing way of life.
Demographics
West Midlands
B69 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 | B69 |
| Postal Town | Birmingham |
| MSOA Name | Sandwell 022 |
| LSOA Name | Sandwell 022D |
| County | West Midlands |
| Region | West Midlands |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Sandwell |
| Area Classification | Urban with Major Conurbation |
B69 Electoral Wards
The postal region of B69, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Sunday, April 7, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 10% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.