birmingham B40 Postcodes
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Birmingham (B40)
The B40 postcode area is located in the Birmingham postcode town region, within the county of West Midlands, and contains a total of 24 individual postcodes.
There are 1 electoral wards in the B40 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, 14% of people in B40 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 B40 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
The B40 postcode covers the areas of Hockley Heath, Bentley Heath, Catherine-de-Barnes, Cheswick Green, Kingswood and Widney Manor, located in Solihull, West Midlands.
Hockley Heath is an affluent residential area, situated in the south-west of the postcode area. It is home to various public amenities, such as the Fox Hollies Leisure Centre, the village parish and the local library, as well as a few educational facilities such as the Hockley Heath Primary School. Notable local landmarks include Hockley Country Park and St Mary Magdalene Church.
Bentley Heath is an equally affluent residential area which forms the south-east of the postcode area. It is home to a variety of local amenities, including a leisure centre, churches, a library, shops, pubs, restaurants, and golf courses. Several educational facilities, such as Bentley Heath Primary School and Langley Academy, are also found here.
Catherine-de-Barnes is an attractive rural area located in the north-east of the postcode, near the River Blythe. It is home to many historic attractions, such as the ruins of St Catherine's Chapel, Bentley Hall, and Blythe Hall. Catherine-de-Barnes is also the location of two primary schools, Morton Bagot Primary School and Catherine-de-Barnes Church of England Primary School.
Cheswick Green is a village located in the centre of the postcode, near the River Blythe. This area is home to various public amenities, including the Cheswick Green Post Office, pubs, restaurants, and shops. There are also several educational facilities located here, such as a community nursery, Cheswick Green Primary School, and St Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School.
Kingswood is an affluent residential area situated in the south-west of the postcode. This area is home to a variety of public amenities, such as restaurants, shops, pubs, churches, and a library. Several educational facilities, such as Kingswood Primary School, are located here as well.
Finally, Widney Manor is a residential area located in the south of the postcode. Widney Manor is situated close to the Birmingham City Centre and is home to a range of public amenities. There are two educational facilities located in Widney Manor, Bromford Primary School and Widney Manor School. The Manor itself is a historic building, having been built in 1670.
Demographics
West Midlands
B40 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 | B40 |
| Postal Town | Birmingham |
| MSOA Name | Solihull 009 |
| LSOA Name | Solihull 009A |
| County | West Midlands |
| Region | West Midlands |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Solihull |
| Area Classification | Urban with Major Conurbation |
B40 Electoral Wards
The postal region of B40, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Chris H
Sunday, April 7, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 14% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.