12,188TOTAL POPULATION
5,194HOUSEHOLDS
3.8%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£35,880AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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B46 POSTCODE REGION

Birmingham (B46)

The B46 postcode area is located in the Birmingham postcode town region, within the county of Warwickshire, and contains a total of 646 individual postcodes.

There are 36 electoral wards in the B46 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 North Warwickshire Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 25% of people in B46 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 B46 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


The B46 postcode is located in the West Midlands town of Birmingham and is part of the larger B postcode district. It is a main metropolitan postcode district, covering areas such as Coleshill, Exhall, Nether Whitacre, and Water Orton.

The B46 area contains a variety of local amenities, such as accommodation, schools, food outlets, and shopping establishments, as well as several historical sites that provide great insight into the town's past. The area also contains several parks, offering a great chance for visitors and locals alike to take a walk and admire the surrounding scenery.

Lying within easy access of the National Rail network, the B46 area is served by two train links – the Cross-City line and the Chiltern Main Line.

The B46 area boasts many attractions and activities for residents and tourists alike, including West Midlands Safari Park, National Motorcycle Museum, Birmingham Repertory Theatre, and The Core Climbing Wall. There are also parks within the postcode such as Nim Chimpsky (aptly named after a famous chimpanzee!) and Brandon Marsh Nature Reserve, as well as plenty of golf courses.

B46 hosts a wide range of restaurants, bars and pubs, ensuring there is something for everyone. From classic British pubs to contemporary Spanish tapas, there is a selection of venues to choose from.

The B46 postcode is a charming place, with its rich historical roots, attractive countryside, and multiple recreational activities, all on the doorstep of Birmingham. With its diverse cultural offering, and plenty of entertainment options, it's the perfect place to live or visit.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 91%WORKING
  • 9%UNEMPLOYED

9% of people in B46 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 25%AB
  • 58%C2/C2
  • 17%DE

According to census records, 25% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 94%WHITE
  • 6%NON-WHITE

94% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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B46Warwickshire

Warwickshire

The county of Warwickshire

B46 is located in the county of Warwickshire, in England.

Warwickshire has a total population of 556,800, making it the 39th largest county in the UK.

Warwickshire has a total area of 763 square miles, and a population density of 281 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Warwickshire Postal Town Map
Outward CodeB46
Postal TownBirmingham
MSOA NameNorth Warwickshire 006
LSOA NameNorth Warwickshire 006B
CountyWarwickshire
RegionWarwickshire
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityNorth Warwickshire
Area ClassificationMainly Rural (rural including hub towns >=80%)

B46 Electoral Wards

The postal region of B46, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Bacon's End
Ballard's Green
Blyth End
Botts Green
Chapel Green
Chattle Hill
Chelmsley Wood
Church End
Warwickshire
Cole End
Coleshill
Curdworth
Devitts Green
Duke End
Fordbridge
Foul End
Furnace End
Gilson
Green End
Hoggrill's End
Kingshurst
Kinwalsey
Lea Marston
Marston
Marston Green
Maxstoke
Monwode Lea
Nether Whitacre
Newhall Green
Over Green
Over Whitacre
Shustoke
Tame
Tile Cross
Water Orton
Whitacre Heath
Wishaw
Browse Postcodes in B46

Dig even deeper into the B46 postcode by clicking on a postcode below:

Click on an outward postal code below for more information about the area. Each 'outward' postcode give you a comprehensive list of all postcodes within the outward code area (B) and estimated address.

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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