birmingham B72 Postcodes

Birmingham (B72)

The B72 postcode area is located in the Birmingham postcode town region, within the county of West Midlands, and contains a total of 374 individual postcodes.

There are 1 electoral wards in the B72 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 Birmingham Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 37% of people in B72 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 B72 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 B72 postcode is a postcode district situated in the Birmingham district. It is made up of fifteen postcode sectors, with two post towns and nine postcode districts covering an area of approximately 41.2 square miles.

B72 postcode area includes parts of Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield, Walsall, and Tamworth in the West Midlands conurbation. The main town or areas of the B72 postcode are Great Barr, Scott Arms, Pheasey, Streetly, Little Aston, Wylde Green and Shenstone.

The postcode district is part of the larger Birmingham urban area which is centred on the city of Birmingham. In the area, local services and transport links are generally good, including regular bus, train and tram services to the nearby towns of Walsall, Sutton Coldfield and Tamworth. The closest airport to B72 is Birmingham Airport located just 17 miles away.

Great Barr is the self-proclaimed shopping centre of the B72 postcode district, with numerous stores offering a wide range of goods and services. Streetly is a popular residential area with local amenities such as a library, leisure centre and shops within walking distance. Pheasey is predominantly a residential area offering quality family housing and decent transport links, including train stations at both Pheasey and Perry Bars.

Little Aston is a desirable area located to the south of Walsall, and is well known for its large mansions, guest houses, and a championship golf course. Wylde Green is a residential area and contains a number of local amenities such as shops, restaurants, and leisure facilities. Shenstone is a pretty village located just north of Sutton Coldfield.

The B72 postcode encompasses a large area of the West Midlands giving its inhabitants a great range of options when it comes to shopping, leisure activities, education and employment. With good transport links and close proximity to Birmingham City Centre, B72 is a great choice for families looking to settle in the region.

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