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EICR in B18 (Winson Green)? We'll point you the right way.

Covering Winson Green, Hockley, including Ladywood, Newtown, North Edgbaston. Find qualified electricians nearby.

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B18 (Winson Green) in a nutshell

B18 covers Winson Green, Hockley, in Birmingham and Sandwell. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for B18

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Two councils in one district

B18 is split between Birmingham and Sandwell. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so check which one your home is in.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

B18 stretches across Ladywood, Newtown, North Edgbaston and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'B18', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Postcodes change here

Lots of old B18 postcodes have been retired. If an old letter shows a different postcode, use your current one.

Where's this from?Doogal/ONSPD: 460 of 963 postcodes active
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England landlord rules: quick version

  • Every 5 years: an electrical inspection and test by a qualified person.
  • Within 28 days: give your tenants a copy of the report.
  • If asked: send it to the council within 7 days.

More detail on the Birmingham page. Always double-check on GOV.UK.

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does B18 cover?

B18 (Winson Green, Hockley) includes the wards of Ladywood, Newtown, North Edgbaston, Soho & Jewellery Quarter, Soho & Victoria (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to B18?

Neighbouring districts include B19 (Lozells), B15 (Edgbaston), B20 (Birchfield), B16 (Edgbaston), B1 (Birmingham City Centre) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering B18 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in B18?

About 6,389 households and 16,739 residents at the 2011 Census, across 460 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is B18 in?

B18 sits in Birmingham, Sandwell (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Birmingham Edgbaston, Birmingham Ladywood, Smethwick.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
B18 1
Areas covered
Winson Green, Hockley 2
Active postcodes
460 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
6,389 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
16,739 2
Electoral wards
Ladywood, Newtown, North Edgbaston, Soho & Jewellery Quarter, Soho & Victoria 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Birmingham Edgbaston, Birmingham Ladywood, Smethwick 4
Local authority
Birmingham, Sandwell 4
Households privately renting (Birmingham built-up area)
22.8% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

Made with open data. See where it all comes from. Updated 26 October 2026.