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B23 (Birmingham) area guide
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Postcode District:
B23
Postcode District Name:
Birmingham
Location:
The B23 postcode district lies within or includes part of the following towns, counties, localities, electoral wards and stations: Birmingham, Erdington, Kingstanding, Oscott, Perry Common, Stockland Green, Sutton Vesey, Tyburn.
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History:
Once the powerhouse of the Industrial Revolution in England, Birmingham dates back to the early 7th century, during the time of the Anglo-Saxons. There is plenty of evidence of the Saxon settlement. Some obvious examples are the place names that end with the suffix –ley, which mean ‘clearing in a forest’.
Later in 1166, Peter de Birmingham, the holder of the manor of Birmingham, was granted permission to hold a market inside his premises. Known as The Bull Ring, this took Birmingham from a village to a market town.
By the 16th century, the metalworking industries became established due to Birmingham’s access to iron and coal. When the English Civil War broke out in the 17th century, Birmingham produced units of small arms for the warriors. The manufacture of armour became Birmingham’s staple trade, and from the 18th century onwards, the town grew rapidly, the population increased and thinkers and industrialists gathered together to form the Lunar Society. In the 18th century, the population reached 70,000, making it the largest town in Warwickshire. As the Industrial Revolution started taking hold of the town’s development, the steam engine, cars and the railway system became increasingly popular.
When Birmingham achieved city status, the city kept expanding, with immigrants from Russia, Germany, Poland, and Italy moving in, as well as many families from Ireland. Birmingham suffered greatly from the Luftwaffe bombing during the Blitz, and in the 1950s and 1960s, the city was rebuilt. However, in the 1990s the town underwent even more change through renovation and getting rid of post-war buildings to create more attractive and modern buildings. Also, the city is much more pedestrian friendly.
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Present Day:
Birmingham is now famously known as Britain’s second city. It is also a world-famous jewellery centre, as abundant metal resources like iron, silver and gold continue to play a significant role in the city’s development. Birmingham is a modern and vibrant city which encompasses a racially and culturally diverse population. Birmingham contains drastically different communities including Chinese, Sikh, Muslim, Hindu, Irish, Jewish, and Afro-Caribbean.
The population of B23 is about 40,000, while the whole of the B postcode contains about 1,800,000 people. B23 has a relatively young population with a median age of thirty-five. B23 sees a higher percentage of migrants to the area, with about 14 per cent of its population being migrants.
Average house prices in B23 are far lower than in both Birmingham as a whole and nationwide. Most of the properties in B23 are semi-detached or terraced houses.
One of the most expensive streets in B23 is Hallot Close. This street contains detached houses, but is rather far from any local amenities or schools. The average house price on this street is £200,000. Court Lane is one of the most residential streets due to its close proximity to local schools. This street offers different types of housing from flats to semi-detached houses. One of the least expensive streets is Bluebell Croft. This street is not ideal for families as it is quite far from any school, but it is close to a local post office. Houses on this street sell for about £65,000.
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Amenities:
As a big, busy city, Birmingham provides excellent public transport. Getting in, out, and around Birmingham is easy. The city is a major transportation connection for motorways, the railway, and for the airport. Buses, local trains and trams are the most common means of public transportation in the city. Birmingham is famous for being a meeting point for three motorways. The M40 runs from the South via London or Oxford, the M6 comes from the North, and the M54 stretches along the western side, past Wolverhampton. Birmingham also has an expansive canal system.
Birmingham has a wide range of amenities available to residents and visitors alike. The city of Birmingham has a variety of cinemas, nightclubs, museums and parks. It also a theme park, a spa, a speedway and even a cricket ground. The city has virtually anything you could want.
In B23, on Chester Road, there is an array of businesses from supermarkets to fast food restaurants. For great pub food, The Yenton on Sutton Road is a good option. On York Road there is an Indian restaurant named Curry Garden.
While the city of Birmingham has multiple universities and centres for higher education, the postcode of B23 also has many education centres. The Osbourne Primary School is on Station Road and has good results.
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