36,119TOTAL POPULATION
15,211HOUSEHOLDS
4.1%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£40,560AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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B92 POSTCODE REGION

Birmingham (B92)

The B92 postcode area is located in the Birmingham postcode town region, within the county of West Midlands, and contains a total of 900 individual postcodes.

There are 29 electoral wards in the B92 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 Solihull Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 29% of people in B92 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 B92 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 B92 postcode covers Knowle, Dorridge and Balsall Common in Birmingham, England. It is located in the West Midlands County near the M42 motorway and A34 road links.

The area is predominately affluent suburbs and rural villages with many historic estates and stately homes. The postcode covers two ancient parishes - Dorridge and Knowle - and a third parish, Balsall Common, which was established in 1777 and is the centre of the modern town. The Postcode is home to a number of well-known industrial estates, commercial and business services.

The area contains several primary and middle schools such as Arden Forest, Dorridge Academy and Heron Hall. It is also home to a range of recreational attractions such as National Trust's Packwood House and Visitor Centre, and scenic walks in the neighbouring countryside.

Residents of the B92 postcode are able to access a wide range of medical services, such as the Solihull Community Health Service and Solihull Care Trust. It has access to several shopping outlets such as the JJS Supermarket in Knowle, the Knowle Village Centre and the Touchwood Shopping Centre in Solihull. The postcode is also home to public transport options such as buses and trains from Dorridge railway station.

The B92 postcode is served by the West Midlands Police and aided by strong neighbourhood watch schemes. The Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council is also responsible for local services as well as major infrastructure development, including new housing. In recent years the area has seen an increasing demand for rented properties due to its ideal commuter links to the nearby cities.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 90%WORKING
  • 10%UNEMPLOYED

10% of people in B92 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 29%AB
  • 54%C2/C2
  • 18%DE

According to census records, 29% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 83%WHITE
  • 17%NON-WHITE

83% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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B92West Midlands

West Midlands

The county of West Midlands

B92 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.

West Midlands Postal Town Map
Outward CodeB92
Postal TownBirmingham
MSOA NameSolihull 017
LSOA NameSolihull 017A
CountyWest Midlands
RegionWest Midlands
CountryEngland
Local AuthoritySolihull
Area ClassificationUrban with Major Conurbation

B92 Electoral Wards

The postal region of B92, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Balsall Common
Barston
Bickenhill
Blossomfield
Bradnock's Marsh
Catherine-de-Barnes
Copt Heath
Eastcote
Elmdon
Elmdon Heath
Gilbertstone
Hampton in Arden
Hillfield
Hook End
Kineton Green
Little Packington
Lode Heath
Middle Bickenhill
Olton
Sharmans Cross
Sheldon
Shirley
Solihull
South Yardley
Stockfield
Stonebridge
Ulverley Green
Walsal End
Wootton Green
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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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