45,652TOTAL POPULATION
18,910HOUSEHOLDS
3.4%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£34,320AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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B90 POSTCODE REGION

Birmingham (B90)

The B90 postcode area is located in the Birmingham postcode town region, within the county of West Midlands, and contains a total of 1406 individual postcodes.

There are 28 electoral wards in the B90 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 Solihull Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 32% of people in B90 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 B90 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 B90 postcode area is located within the Birmingham district in the West Midlands region of England. It covers the area of Shirley, including Dickens Heath, Cheswick Green and Bickley. It also includes parts of the extensive Sutton Park nature reserve. The B90 postcode area is characterised by its proximity to the centres of Birmingham, Solihull and Coventry, as well as its close proximity to the M42 motorway and National Rail network.

The B90 postcode is served by two railway stations - Shirley and Widney Manor, both of which are on the Cross-City Line running between Lichfield and Redditch. The southern part of Shirley is also served by the nearby Stratford-upon-Avon line which runs between Snow Hill and Stratford-upon-Avon. Public transport links to Birmingham are provided by bus services operated by National Express West Midlands, Diamond Bus and Netherton Motors.

Shirley is a semi-rural town with attractive residential suburbs and a vibrant town centre offering a range of retail, leisure and community facilities. It is home to a number of local schools, including Solihull School (an independent school, Beoley Hill Primary School, St Alphege Academy (a co-educational secondary school) and Monkspath Infant School. It is also home to several parks and playing fields, providing leisure activities for all ages.

Shirley is also known for its historic architecture. Shirley Parish Church and Gatehouse, built in the 1680s, is a Grade I listed building and the Shirley Windmill, built in 1760, is Grade II* listed. The area is also home to many other Grade II listed buildings, including the chapel of St James's Church and Shirley Place, a historic house.

In terms of living, B90 is an attractive option for families as property prices tend to be lower than those of neighbouring areas, plus there is plenty of green space and well-maintained roads. The area also has a low crime rate, which adds to its appeal.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 91%WORKING
  • 9%UNEMPLOYED

9% of people in B90 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 32%AB
  • 53%C2/C2
  • 15%DE

According to census records, 32% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 83%WHITE
  • 17%NON-WHITE

83% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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B90West Midlands

West Midlands

The county of West Midlands

B90 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 CodeB90
Postal TownBirmingham
MSOA NameSolihull 021
LSOA NameSolihull 021B
CountyWest Midlands
RegionWest Midlands
CountryEngland
Local AuthoritySolihull
Area ClassificationUrban with Major Conurbation

B90 Electoral Wards

The postal region of B90, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Billesley
Blossomfield
Cheswick Green
Cole
Dickens Heath
Four Ashes
Hall Green
Hasluck's Green
Hillfield
Kineton Green
Lode Heath
Major's Green
Monkspath
Rumbush
Sharmans Cross
Shirley
Shirley Heath
Solihull
Solihull Lodge
Springfield
Stratford-upon-Avon Canal
Three Maypoles
Tidbury Green
Trueman's Heath
Ulverley Green
Warstock
Whitlock's End
Worlds End
Yardley Wood
Browse Postcodes in B90

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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'.

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