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Birmingham (B73)
The B73 postcode area is located in the Birmingham postcode town region, within the county of West Midlands, and contains a total of 1016 individual postcodes.
There are 5 electoral wards in the B73 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 Birmingham Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 35% of people in B73 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 B73 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.
The B73 postcode covers parts of the towns of Sutton Coldfield, Streetly, and Aldridge in the West Midlands of the United Kingdom. It is situated in the Local Authority of Birmingham City Council.
Situated in between Birmingham and Walsall, B73 is easily accessible via bus and train services. The postcode is part of the Sutton Coldfield constituency in the UK Parliament.
In terms of population, it is a heavily populated area. Of the total population of 8,300 people, 78% of people are White British descent. The rest are made up of Black British (6%), Asians (13%), and Mixed (2%). About half of the population are owners while the other half are renters. The median age is 38, making it slightly older than the UK average of 37.
The B73 postcode is a mainly suburban area, and as such there is a strong sense of community. It is known for its parks, green spaces and riverside trails. Goodrich Fields park, Walmley Gardens, Dorritts Plantation park and Langley Green park are particularly renowned in the area.
In terms of education, the postcode is served by Doe Bank Primary School, St Peter's Catholic Primary School, and New Hall Primary & Nursery School. There is also a Sutton Coldfield College which is part of the Walsall College conglomerate. For those wishing to further their education, there is the University of Wolverhampton nearby.
The area is also home to several shopping facilities, including the Gracechurch Centre on the High Street and the Mere Green entertainment complex. There are also popular pubs, restaurants and cafes in the area.
B73 postcode enjoys excellent transport links, with two motorway junctions nearby, making it easy to travel in and out of other areas. The rail station of Sutton Park is served by the Cross-City Line. Furthermore, the postcode is served by the Birmingham International Airport. This allows for easy access to a variety of national and international destinations.
Demographics
West Midlands
B73 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 | B73 |
| Postal Town | Birmingham |
| MSOA Name | Birmingham 010 |
| LSOA Name | Birmingham 010A |
| County | West Midlands |
| Region | West Midlands |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Area Classification | Urban with Major Conurbation |
B73 Electoral Wards
The postal region of B73, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Saturday, April 6, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 35% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.