birmingham B49 Postcodes

Birmingham (B49)

The B49 postcode area is located in the Birmingham postcode town region, within the county of Warwickshire, and contains a total of 486 individual postcodes.

There are 49 electoral wards in the B49 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 Stratford-on-Avon Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 30% of people in B49 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 B49 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.

B49 is a postcode in the Birmingham district in the United Kingdom. Located to the South West of the city, it contains several suburbs and villages including Alvechurch, Cofton Hackett, and Kingdomcoat.

Alvechurch is a village set within the Anglican parish of 'Bromsgrove & Alvechurch' and is renowned for its canal networks and traditional English pub, The Bell Inn. Alongside this, the 15th Century Church of St. Laurence allows visitors to admire its Norman features.

Cofton Hackett is a rural village that has retained its traditional buildings and country charm over the years. Key attractions in the area include the popular Cofton Country Holidays and Brockhill Country Park. The latter is a public site renowned for its woodland and waterside walks, as well as the Gypsy Green in which the River Arrow flows.

Kingdomcoat is an old village which was once part of Edgbaston, Birmingham's affluent area. Now surrounded by newly built homes, it offers a unique mix of the traditional and modern. It is known for its tranquil atmosphere and picture-perfect scenes. Notable attractions include the 900-year-old Edgbaston Old Church and the nearby Edgbaston Reservoir, home to an array of wildlife.

Public transport to the area includes bus services and a train station in Alvechurch, as well as the Birmingham Cross City Line which runs through Kings Norton to Redditch.

The population of the B49 postcode is approximately 16, 000 and the demographics of the area is largely British; 96.1% of the population is White, 1.8% Asian British, 0.8% Black British, and 1.2% other (source: 2011 Census). The average age group is 45-64, with the majority of inhabitants being married or single with no dependent children.

The B49 postcode offers its residents a peaceful and scenic corner of the city that is only 25 minutes to Birmingham City Centre. This area is the ideal location for those looking to live in a tranquil village with modern amenities, lush green spaces, and a great network of transport links.

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