Birmingham
Selfridges Department Store overlooking the Birmingham skyline at dusk
Birmingham (B) Postcode Area
Birmingham: Diverse culture, industrial heritage, innovative spirit, world-class shopping, and a thriving arts scene. England's beating heart.
Birmingham Postcode Area includes:
Birmingham, Alcester, Bromsgrove, Halesowen, Cradley Heath, Rowley Regis, Smethwick, Oldbury, West Bromwich, Sutton Coldfield, Tamworth, Studley, Solihull, Henley In Arden, Redditch.
Discover everything you need to know about Birmingham with PostcodeArea. Scroll down to uncover demographics, property prices, crime stats, amenities and more.
Most Desirable Postcodes
Here are the top 10 most desirable postcode areas in Birmingham (B), based on a unique scoring system that weighs key factors like safety, schools, diversity, and affordability.
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Primary Industries
Ever wondered which industries are the biggest players in Birmingham? Here's a look at the top four that shape the postcode's economy.
Construction
Birmingham has a strong presence of construction businesses, which usually means there's a lot of building going on - whether it's new homes, commercial spaces, or infrastructure. This can be a good sign that the Birmingham area is growing and attracting investment. It could also mean there's a strong local economy, with plenty of work available for builders and tradespeople. On the flip side, it might suggest there's a fair bit of property in need of repair or updating. Either way, it tells you the Birmingham area is pretty active and could be on the up.
Professional & Scientific
Birmingham has a large proportion of professional and scientific businesses, which makes it a hub for specialised industries like law firms, consulting agencies, tech companies, or research labs. This suggests a high level of expertise and innovation, attracting professionals such as engineers, scientists, lawyers, and consultants. The Birmingham area might have a more polished, business-focused atmosphere, with modern offices and co-working spaces. It's often well-connected, with good transport links and amenities to support a skilled workforce. Property prices could be higher, as these areas tend to attract well-paid professionals. It might not be the most vibrant or social place, but it will have a reputation for being smart, efficient, and future-focused.
Retail
Birmingham area has a large quantity of retail businesses, making it a busy, commercial hub where people go to shop and socialise. High streets, shopping centres, and independent boutiques often thrive in these areas, making it a convenient place for residents and visitors alike. The presence of retail businesses can indicate that the local economy is fairly strong, with plenty of footfall and a demand for goods and services. This kind of area tends to have good transport links and a lively atmosphere, but it can also mean a bit more hustle and bustle, especially during weekends and sales events. If you're living in Birmingham, it's handy for convenience, but it could also bring a lot of traffic and noise during peak shopping hours.
Business Administration
If a postcode area such as B has a lot of business administration services, such as accounting firms, HR consultancies, and management services, it's likely a centre for corporate and operational support. These businesses help other companies run smoothly, so the area might be more business-centric, attracting professionals like administrators, accountants, and consultants. The local economy could be quite strong, driven by a steady demand for services that keep companies ticking over. It's not necessarily the most exciting or creative environment, but it would be efficient, organised, and perhaps well-connected with reliable transport links. You'd expect to see a lot of office spaces in Birmingham and maybe even shared workspaces catering to small and medium-sized businesses. The area could feel more formal and professional, with less of a residential or leisure focus.
Major Employers
Major employers and businesses in the B postcode area include:
Birmingham City Council
Public Administration, Birmingham
One of the largest local authorities in the UK, providing local government services and employing thousands.
Postcode Location: B1
BT Group
Telecommunications, Birmingham
Provides broadband, mobile, and TV services across the UK, with a major office in Birmingham.
Postcode Location: B1
HSBC UK
Banking & Financial Services, Birmingham
HSBC's UK headquarters, managing retail and commercial banking operations across the country.
Postcode Location: B1
University of Birmingham
Higher Education, Birmingham
One of the top universities in the UK, known for its research and wide range of academic programmes.
Postcode Location: B15
HS2 Ltd
Transport Infrastructure, Birmingham
Responsible for delivering the High-Speed 2 rail project, employing engineers, planners, and project managers in the city.
Postcode Location: B2
Birmingham Airport
Transport, Birmingham
A major international airport serving the West Midlands, offering jobs in operations, security, and customer service.
Postcode Location: B26
Data showing the activity, size and location is from the Inter Departmental Business Register 2024, produced by the ONS.
Key Statistics
Birmingham B, part of the ceremonial county of West Midlands in England, presents a substantial geographical area with 77 outward codes (the first half of a postcode, e.g. B 1AA). Its population stands at 2,026,571 individuals, reflecting a density of 4,068 people per square kilometre. The average household income here is £42,232 , which is 20.7% higher than the average UK median household income (£35,000), indicating a stable economic profile within the region.
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What's Birmingham like to live and work in?
Selfridges Department Store overlooking the Birmingham skyline at dusk
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Welcome to Birmingham, the bustling heart of the West Midlands. The B postcode area encompasses this vibrant city and its diverse neighbourhoods.
In B1 and B2, you'll find the city centre, brimming with shopping centres, historic landmarks, and cultural attractions. Birmingham's demographics showcase a lively mix of students, professionals, and families, contributing to a dynamic community.
Located at the centre of the UK's transport network, Birmingham boasts excellent road, rail, and air connections, making it an accessible and thriving hub.
This page contains a list of postcode districts for Birmingham area. Select a postcode to see the map location, demographics, house prices, local information, tourist guides and statistics:
Birmingham (B) Postcode Districts
Birmingham B postcode area contains 77 postcode districts within its boundary.
Click on an outward postal code (the first half of a postcode, i.e. B*) to explore information about the area.
House Prices in Birmingham
How are property price trends?
The ONS (Office for National Statistics) regularly tracks and records average house prices and rents in this area (E08000025). Note that these estimates are based on local authority rather than postcode area. For more information about current house prices, choose an individual postcode below.
West Midlands
The wider county
The West Midlands is a metropolitan county found in central England that was formed in 1974 from parts of Warwickshire, Worcestershire and Staffordshire and is made up of seven metropolitan boroughs: Walsall, Solihull, Sandwell, Dudley, the City of Wolverhampton, the City of Coventry and the City of Birmingham.
These cities offer plenty of excitement and the area has long had a reputation for industrial heritage, fantastic museums, new and exciting art galleries and a vibrant and entertaining nightlife.
Read more about West Midlands
Local Transport
Transport Overview in the B Postal Area
The B postal area in the UK is well-equipped with a variety of transport options to suit all needs. For rail commuters, several major railway stations, including Birmingham New Street, provide excellent connectivity across the UK, making daily commutes or weekend getaways a breeze. The iconic CrossCity line serves many local stops, ensuring convenience for shorter journeys.
Air travel is just as accessible, with Birmingham Airport offering a gateway to numerous international destinations. Frequent public transport links from the city centre mean catching a flight is straightforward and hassle-free.
For car commuters, the motorway network, including the M6 and M42, ensures efficient road travel both within the region and beyond. Peak-time congestion can occur, but numerous park and ride facilities help ease the journey into busier areas.
The local bus services are reliable and well-routed, covering an extensive area and providing an excellent alternative to driving. Many routes operate frequently, ensuring you can get where you need to go without long waits.
Train Stations
The following railway stations are within the B postcode region:
Accrington Railway Station
Acocks Green Railway Station
Adderley Park Railway Station
Aldrington Railway Station
Alvechurch Railway Station
Amberley Railway Station
Angmering Railway Station
Arundel Railway Station
Aston Railway Station
Avoncliff Railway Station
Avonmouth Railway Station
Baildon Railway Station
Barnt Green Railway Station
Bath Spa Railway Station
Beckenham Junction Railway Station
Bedminster Railway Station
Berwick (Sussex) Railway Station
Bickley Railway Station
Bingley Railway Station
Birkbeck Railway Station
Birmingham Bordesley Railway Station
Birmingham International Railway Station
Birmingham Moor Street Railway Station
Birmingham New Street Railway Station
Birmingham Snow Hill Railway Station
Bishopstone Railway Station
Blackburn Railway Station
Blackrod Railway Station
Blake Street Railway Station
Bolton Railway Station
Bournemouth Railway Station
Bournville Railway Station
Bradford Forster Square Railway Station
Bradford Interchange Railway Station
Bradford-On-Avon Railway Station
Branksome Railway Station
Brierfield Railway Station
Brighton Railway Station
Bristol Parkway Railway Station
Bristol Temple Meads Railway Station
Bromley Cross Railway Station
Bromley North Railway Station
Bromley South Railway Station
Bromsgrove Railway Station
Bruton Railway Station
Burnley Barracks Railway Station
Burnley Central Railway Station
Burnley Manchester Road Railway Station
Butlers Lane Railway Station
Castle Cary Railway Station
Chelsfield Railway Station
Cherry Tree Railway Station
Chester Road Railway Station
Chislehurst Railway Station
Christchurch Railway Station
Church & Oswaldtwistle Railway Station
Clifton Down Railway Station
Clitheroe Railway Station
Clock House Railway Station
Coleshill Parkway Railway Station
Colne Railway Station
Cononley Railway Station
Cooksbridge Railway Station
Cradley Heath Railway Station
Crossflatts Railway Station
Daisy Hill Railway Station
Danzey Railway Station
Darwen Railway Station
Dilton Marsh Railway Station
Dorridge Railway Station
Duddeston Railway Station
Durrington-On-Sea Railway Station
Earlswood (West Midlands) Railway Station
East Worthing Railway Station
Eastbourne Railway Station
Eden Park Railway Station
Elmers End Railway Station
Elmstead Woods Railway Station
Entwistle Railway Station
Erdington Railway Station
Falmer Railway Station
Farnworth Railway Station
Filton Abbey Wood Railway Station
Fishersgate Railway Station
Five Ways Railway Station
Ford Railway Station
Four Oaks Railway Station
Freshford Railway Station
Frizinghall Railway Station
Frome Railway Station
Gargrave Railway Station
Giggleswick Railway Station
Glynde Railway Station
Goring-By-Sea Railway Station
Gravelly Hill Railway Station
Hall Green Railway Station
Hall I' Th' Wood Railway Station
Hampden Park Railway Station
Hampton-In-Arden Railway Station
Hamstead Railway Station
Hamworthy Railway Station
Hapton Railway Station
Hassocks Railway Station
Hayes (Kent) Railway Station
Hellifield Railway Station
Henley-In-Arden Railway Station
Hinton Admiral Railway Station
Holton Heath Railway Station
Horton In Ribblesdale Railway Station
Horwich Parkway Railway Station
Hove Railway Station
Huncoat Railway Station
Jewellery Quarter Railway Station
Keighley Railway Station
Kent House Railway Station
Keynsham Railway Station
King's Norton Railway Station
Lancing Railway Station
Langho Railway Station
Langley Green Railway Station
Lapworth Railway Station
Lawrence Hill Railway Station
Lea Hall Railway Station
Lewes Railway Station
Littlehampton Railway Station
London Road Brighton Railway Station
Long Preston Railway Station
Longbridge Railway Station
Lostock Parkway Railway Station
Marston Green Railway Station
Mill Hill (Lancashire) Railway Station
Montpelier Railway Station
Moses Gate Railway Station
Moulsecoomb Railway Station
Nailsea & Backwell Railway Station
Nelson Railway Station
New Beckenham Railway Station
New Milton Railway Station
Newhaven Harbour Railway Station
Newhaven Town Railway Station
Normans Bay Railway Station
Northfield Railway Station
Old Hill Railway Station
Oldfield Park Railway Station
Olton Railway Station
Orpington Railway Station
Parkstone Railway Station
Parson Street Railway Station
Patchway Railway Station
Perry Barr Railway Station
Petts Wood Railway Station
Pevensey & Westham Railway Station
Pevensey Bay Railway Station
Pilning Railway Station
Pleasington Railway Station
Plumpton Railway Station
Pokesdown Railway Station
Polegate Railway Station
Polesworth Railway Station
Poole Railway Station
Portslade Railway Station
Preston Park Railway Station
Ramsgreave & Wilpshire Railway Station
Ravensbourne Railway Station
Redditch Railway Station
Redland Railway Station
Rishton Railway Station
Rose Grove Railway Station
Rowley Regis Railway Station
Saltaire Railway Station
Sampford Courtenay Railway Station
Sandwell & Dudley Railway Station
Sea Mills Railway Station
Seaford Railway Station
Selly Oak Railway Station
Settle Railway Station
Severn Beach Railway Station
Shipley Railway Station
Shirehampton Railway Station
Shirley Railway Station
Shoreham-By-Sea Railway Station
Shortlands Railway Station
Skipton Railway Station
Small Heath Railway Station
Smethwick Galton Bridge Railway Station
Smethwick Rolfe Street Railway Station
Solihull Railway Station
Southease Railway Station
Southwick Railway Station
Spring Road Railway Station
St.Andrew's Road Railway Station
St.Mary Cray Railway Station
Stapleton Road Railway Station
Stechford Railway Station
Steeton & Silsden Railway Station
Sundridge Park Railway Station
Sutton Coldfield Railway Station
Swanley Railway Station
Tamworth Low Level Railway Station
Templecombe Railway Station
The Hawthorns Railway Station
The Lakes Railway Station
Trowbridge Railway Station
Tyseley Railway Station
University Railway Station
Wareham Railway Station
Warminster Railway Station
Water Orton Railway Station
West Wickham Railway Station
West Worthing Railway Station
Westbury Railway Station
Westhoughton Railway Station
Weston Milton Railway Station
Weston-Super-Mare Railway Station
Whalley Railway Station
Whitlock's End Railway Station
Widney Manor Railway Station
Wilnecote Railway Station
Witton Railway Station
Wood End Railway Station
Wool Railway Station
Wootton Wawen Railway Station
Worle Railway Station
Worthing Railway Station
Wylde Green Railway Station
Wythall Railway Station
Yardley Wood Railway Station
Yate Railway Station
Yatton Railway Station
Yeovil Junction Railway Station
Yeovil Pen Mill Railway Station
Local Authorities
B Postcode area
Local Authorities are government organisations responsible for providing local services and facilities such as education, housing, and social services within a specific area. The B postcode area includes the following local authorities:
Birmingham
Birmingham City Council manages the UK's second-largest city, focusing on urban regeneration, economic development, and providing extensive public services to support its diverse population.
Bromsgrove
Bromsgrove District Council supports a mix of rural and urban communities, focusing on sustainable development, economic growth, and high-quality public services.
Dudley
Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council oversees a historically industrial area, focusing on economic regeneration, heritage preservation, and comprehensive public services to enhance community well-being.
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Dudley
Lichfield
North Warwickshire
North West Leicestershire
Redditch
Sandwell
Solihull
Stratford-on-Avon
Tamworth
Walsall
Warwick
Wychavon
View all Local AuthoritiesGDP (Gross Domestic Product)
Economic Output
GDP (Gross Domestic Product) measures the total economic output of a country, region, or Local Authority. It tells us how much money is being made within a particular area. This includes everything from a business selling cars or consumers getting their hair cut.
This list of the Local Authorities within the Birmingham (B) postcode town gives us a snapshot of how much money is being generated at current market prices, based on what people are spending and earning. It's an important way to understand the economic health and activity levels across the UK.
For comparison purposes, we've included the top and bottom two local authorities across the UK in terms of GDP.
Local Authority
GDP (£)
GDP trends over time
The graph below shows the total GDP values for all Local Authorities within the Birmingham (B) area:
When we talk about GDP at current market prices, we're looking at the total value of all goods and services produced in an area, but the key bit here is "current market prices." This means it includes the value of goods and services as they're bought and sold right now, without adjusting for inflation or changes in prices over time.
So, for example a figure of £1,231 GDP means that, on average, each person within an area contributes this amount to the UK economy each year.
Republished from the ONS regional gross domestic product: local authorities under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Latest available data: April 2022.
Education
Highest Rated Schools in B
As rated by Ofsted
- Priestley Smith School
Perry Beeches Campus, Birmingham, B42 2PY
Secondary School (2-19)Outstanding - St Marie's Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury
Edward Street, Bury, BL9 0RZ
Primary School (3-11)Outstanding - High Cliff Academy
Southdown Road, Newhaven, BN9 9FD
Primary School (3-11)Outstanding - The Dame Ellen Pinsent School
Ardencote Road, Birmingham, B13 0RW
Primary School (5-11)Outstanding - Highfield Infants' School
Highfield Drive, Bromley, BR2 0RX
Primary School (5-7)Outstanding - Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School
Wheatley Lane Road, Nelson, BB9 6QT
Primary School (4-11)Outstanding - Heritage Academy
327 Moseley Road, , B12 0DX
Secondary School (11-16)Outstanding - St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hawkshaw
Bolton Road, Bolton Road, Hawkshaw, Bury, BL8 4JL
Primary School (4-11)Outstanding - Riverside School
Main Road, Orpington, BR5 3HS
Secondary School (3-19)Outstanding - Fagley Primary School
Falsgrave Avenue, Bradford, BD2 3PU
Primary School (2-11)Outstanding
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