birmingham B79 Postcodes
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Birmingham (B79)
The B79 postcode area is located in the Birmingham postcode town region, within the county of Staffordshire, and contains a total of 811 individual postcodes.
There are 36 electoral wards in the B79 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 Lichfield Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 19% of people in B79 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 B79 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
The B79 postcode is located in the Birmingham district, within the West Midlands county of the United Kingdom. It is situated 6 miles south east of Tamworth and 33 miles north east of Birmingham City Centre. B79 is a post town (the main sub-division of a post code) and includes many post codes that start with the same three letters (B79 0-9)
B79 covers the small market town of Tamworth and the surrounding villages of Glascote, Wilnecote, Kettlebrook, Belgrave, Wilnecote Heath, Shuttington, Neachley, Amington, Glascote Heath, Whittington, Amington Lodge, and two council estates, Spittalbrook and Woodlands. It is a suburban area, situated on the banks of the River Tame and is renowned for its family-friendly, low crime rate.
The post town has many amenities, including a compact retail centre in Tamworth which is the main commercial hub, along with various other smaller shopping centres scattered throughout the villages. Tamworth lies at the heart of the B79 area and is the primary centre for leisure activities, boasting several attractions such as Tamworth Castle and Drayton Manor Park, a zoo and amusement park.
The post town contains several secondary schools, including Wilnecote High School, Rawlett Community Sports College and Wilnecote Junior School. The town also has one further education college, Tamworth College, and two universities; Aston University and Birmingham City University.
Tamworth is a popular base for commuters, with connections to major transport networks and routes into Birmingham, the West Midlands, London and other locations throughout the UK. The M42 motorway is within easy reach, and Birmingham International Airport is only a 30 minute drive away. In addition, Tamworth Railway Station has regular services connecting the town to many other destinations.
B79 is a largely affluent area with an up-market profile, boasting several desirable housing developments and attractive streets. Although the property market is buoyant, house prices remain relatively low due to the relative affordability of the location and the wide variety of property types available.
Demographics
Staffordshire
B79 is located in the county of Staffordshire, in England.
Staffordshire has a total population of 1,120,300, making it the 17th largest county in the UK.
Staffordshire has a total area of 1047 square miles, and a population density of 412 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.
| Outward Code | B79 |
| Postal Town | Birmingham |
| MSOA Name | Lichfield 008 |
| LSOA Name | Lichfield 008B |
| County | Staffordshire |
| Region | Staffordshire |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Lichfield |
| Area Classification | Urban with Significant Rural (rural including hub towns 26-49%) |
B79 Electoral Wards
The postal region of B79, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Monday, April 8, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 19% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.