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Birmingham (B64)
The B64 postcode area is located in the Birmingham postcode town region, within the county of West Midlands, and contains a total of 627 individual postcodes.
There are 6 electoral wards in the B64 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 Sandwell Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 13% of people in B64 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 B64 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
B64 is an English postcode district located in the Birmingham area, covering the suburbs of Rowley Regis, Old Hill, Cradley Heath, Quinton and Blackheath. The postcode district itself is relatively small, measuring 2.7 square miles in area, but it has a dense population of 25,985. It is located in the North of the Birmingham Metropolitan Borough, compared to the more centralised parts of the city.
B64 has good transport links, it is close to junction 3 of the M5, connecting it to Greater Birmingham via the M6, as well as the South via the M5. In terms of public transport, residents enjoy the convenience of Greater Birmingham Cross City line, Black Country, Londonderry and Sandwell lines.
The area is made up of mainly residential housing, however there are some busy industrial areas in Blackheath, Cradley Heath, Old Hill and Quinton. The area also boasts plenty of parks such as the Hagley, Rowley and Warley Woods Country Park and the Pool Houses Park.
The area is also well-known for its vibrant music scene, and the area is home to The Black Country Roots Rock and Reggae band, as well as plenty of popular local pubs, clubs, eateries and shops.
In terms of education, there are seven primary schools within the district, two secondary schools and three further education colleges. Additionally, the area is served by Dudley College of Technology and Birmingham City University's Langley Campus.
Residents of the B64 area benefit from the lowest average rent and house prices of all parts of the West Midlands region, making it an attractive area for families.
Demographics
West Midlands
B64 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 | B64 |
| Postal Town | Birmingham |
| MSOA Name | Sandwell 038 |
| LSOA Name | Sandwell 038A |
| County | West Midlands |
| Region | West Midlands |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Sandwell |
| Area Classification | Urban with Major Conurbation |
B64 Electoral Wards
The postal region of B64, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 13% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.