30,934TOTAL POPULATION
12,543HOUSEHOLDS
11.6%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£32,240AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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B71 POSTCODE REGION

Birmingham (B71)

The B71 postcode area is located in the Birmingham postcode town region, within the county of West Midlands, and contains a total of 790 individual postcodes.

There are 17 electoral wards in the B71 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 B71 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 B71 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


The B71 postcode in Birmingham covers mainly the suburban areas of Tividale and Great Bridge. It is located in the Sandwell region, within the Metropolitan Borough of Dudley. It lies on the border with the city of Birmingham, with West Midlands to the north and Worcestershire to the south.

The B71 postcode has been in existence since 1974, when it was first introduced when the postcode system was implemented throughout the country. The area is mainly residential and covers a wide range of both rural and urban districts.

The area is part of the West Midlands conurbation and is served by several main road connections such as the A4123, A41 and A457. Communication links such as Birmingham International Airport and Birmingham New Street Station provide easy access to the rest of the country. Bus routes and local train services offer convenient access to the centre of Birmingham and other nearby towns.

Some of the key landmarks in the area include Oldbury Court, Tividale Park, and Dartmouth Park. The area also boasts two golf courses, Dartmouth Park Golf Club and Summerhill Park Golf Club, and a range of natural parks such as Tividale Park and Summerhill Nature Reserve. There is a range of educational facilities, with various primary and secondary schools available, as well as a college in nearby Sandwell.

The region is known for being an abode of traditional English life as well as a creative hub, which is reflected in the various cultural attractions, including galleries, theatres, museums, art galleries, and a range of festivals. Additionally, there are several local shopping centres, including Dartmouth Shopping Park, Borough Market and the Dudley Mall.

B71 postcode is becoming increasingly sought after due to its proximity to shopping and leisure facilities, low levels of crime and transport links. The area is filled with families, couples, and independent professionals who are looking to be part of the hustle and bustle of nearby cities yet appreciate the more tranquil aspects of the region.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 81%WORKING
  • 19%UNEMPLOYED

19% of people in B71 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 11%AB
  • 50%C2/C2
  • 39%DE

According to census records, 11% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 56%WHITE
  • 44%NON-WHITE

56% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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B71West Midlands

West Midlands

The county of West Midlands

B71 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.

West Midlands Postal Town Map
Outward CodeB71
Postal TownBirmingham
MSOA NameSandwell 039
LSOA NameSandwell 039A
CountyWest Midlands
RegionWest Midlands
CountryEngland
Local AuthoritySandwell
Area ClassificationUrban with Major Conurbation

B71 Electoral Wards

The postal region of B71, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Balls Hill
Black Lake
Charlemont
Churchfield
Friar Park
Grove Vale
Guns Village
Hall Green
Hateley Heath
Hill Top
Lambert's End
Mayer's Green
Mesty Croft
Newton
Stone Cross
The Woods
West Bromwich
Yew Tree
Browse Postcodes in B71

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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'.

Your views ofB71

SB, Birmingham

Sunday, July 16, 2023

This area is amazing - we absolutely love the Horse and Jockey pub as it gives an welcoming riednly local feel and there's always plenty going on there - the meals are amazing too


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