birmingham B50 Postcodes
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Birmingham (B50)
The B50 postcode area is located in the Birmingham postcode town region, within the county of Warwickshire, and contains a total of 211 individual postcodes.
There are 14 electoral wards in the B50 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 B50 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 B50 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.
The B50 postcode area is located in the Birmingham district of England, and is one of the most extensive postcode areas in the country. The district centres on the city of Birmingham itself, and stretches from the English Midlands to the Welsh border. It comprises nine post towns with a total of 146 postcode districts.
The postcode districts within the B50 area are mostly urban, and many are also suburbs of Birmingham. As such, it boasts a high levels of population density and is a heavily populated region.
Demographically, the B50 postcode region is extremely diverse, with a variety of ethnic groups represented. It is a major hub for employment and commerce, particularly in the fields of finance, manufacturing, health care and tourism.
The area is known for its urban sprawl, and is usually covered by an extensive public transport network. Some of the main travel locations within the B50 area include Birmingham New Street Station, Birmingham International Airport, Birmingham City Centre, Coventry and Wolverhampton.
The B50 area is well-served with respect to education and healthcare, with a number of schools, hospitals, universities and other educational establishments based there. Birmingham Metropolitan College, for example, has multiple campuses in the area.
Leisurewise, the B50 postcode area boasts a wide range of attractions, including attractions associated with the city's industrial heritage, interactive museums and art galleries. The National Sea Life Centre and the Bullring Shopping Centre are notable highlights in the region.
The B50 postcode area is home to numerous parks, gardens and open green spaces, including Cannock Chase and the Lickey Hills Country Park. Outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, golf, horse riding, sailing and fishing are popular in the area.
Demographics
Warwickshire
B50 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.
| Outward Code | B50 |
| Postal Town | Birmingham |
| MSOA Name | Stratford-on-Avon 012 |
| LSOA Name | Stratford-on-Avon 012D |
| County | Warwickshire |
| Region | Warwickshire |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Stratford-on-Avon |
| Area Classification | Mainly Rural (rural including hub towns >=80%) |
B50 Electoral Wards
The postal region of B50, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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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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Monday, April 8, 2024
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Discrimination by Postcode
You really couldn't make it up, could you? Some of the country's most vulnerable people are missing out on their weekly £25 Cold Weather Payment, just because the system that's in operation is discriminating against them because payments are based on postcode, rather than geographic location.
The Redesign is Underway
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 30% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.