birmingham B38 Postcodes
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Birmingham (B38)
The B38 postcode area is located in the Birmingham postcode town region, within the county of West Midlands, and contains a total of 575 individual postcodes.
There are 12 electoral wards in the B38 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, 18% of people in B38 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 B38 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
The B38 postcode is an area in the district of Birmingham in UK English. It is located in the south of the city and borders the districts of Northfield, Longbridge and Frankley. The area is predominantly a residential area, with many housing estates, including those of Marigold, Stockwood and Longbridge Park. The area also includes some industrial areas.
An affluent suburb within the B38 postcode is the village of Rednal, part of the Longbridge area. Rednal is home to a number of independent cafes and shops, as well as plenty of green spaces. Longbridge Town Centre is another popular area as it is home to various well-known retailers, restaurants, cafes and supermarkets.
The area is well-connected, offering access to a variety of local bus routes, as well as Birmingham's New Street station and a number of other rail links. There are also plenty of green spaces in the area, such as Arrow Valley Lake Country Park and Barberry Grove Regional Park, and several golf clubs.
In terms of schooling for those living in the B38 postcode, there are a number of nurseries and primary schools, as well as a number of comprehensive and higher education institutions, such as South Birmingham College and the University of Birmingham. As the area is predominantly residential, there is a limited selection of shops and services, but there is a post office and a library at The Glentyne in Longbridge.
The area also has a number of parks, lakes and other leisure amenities, such as a leisure centre and several football pitches. In terms of crime, the B38 postcode has a fairly average crime rate compared to other Birmingham postcodes.
Demographics
West Midlands
B38 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 | B38 |
| Postal Town | Birmingham |
| MSOA Name | Birmingham 123 |
| LSOA Name | Birmingham 123D |
| County | West Midlands |
| Region | West Midlands |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Area Classification | Urban with Major Conurbation |
B38 Electoral Wards
The postal region of B38, 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, 18% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.